SPHHS EXAM 6 QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the ecological model, which level of influence encompasses an individual's
knowledge, attitudes, and skills?
intrapersonal/individual
What was one outcome of Prohibition in the United States?
rise in organized crime
The lifecourse perspective emphasizes the importance of:
accumulated experiences and exposures over time
Which racial and ethnic group in the United States generally has better health status
compared to others?
non-hispanic asian
How do social determinants of health contribute to health disparities?
By creating disparities in economic stability, education, and social support systems
According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following factors determines whether a
person is likely to change behavior when faced with a health threat?
perception of vulnerability
Which factor is not listed as a contributor to health disparities and inequities?
marital status
Which level of influence in the ecological model includes factors such as family, friends,
and coworkers?
interpersonal factors
True or False? According to the chapter, a key focus of public health intervention
programs is solely modifying individual behavior.
, false
What was one of the early successes of public health in preventing deaths and disability?
vaccines
The ________ perspective uses a timeline to illustrate life phases and to understand the
distribution, causes, and consequences of illness and premature death in the population.
life course
According to the ecological model, the _____________________ level of influence
encompasses an individual's knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
intrapersonal; individual
The field of public health has expanded its focus beyond individual-level factors to consider
the influence of structural, cultural, and economic conditions on health outcomes, often
referred to as the ________.
social determinants of health
What is a significant finding regarding the association between socioeconomic status (SES)
and health outcomes?
the very rich are healthier than the rich
True or False? Resistance from individuals to change behavior is a challenge associated
with educational efforts to modify health-related behavior.
true
According to studies, what was the impact of menu calorie postings on consumers' menu
choices?
significant decrease in calorie consumption
What is a challenge associated with educational efforts to modify health-related behavior,
as illustrated by the chapter?
lack of funding for educational programs
CORRECT ANSWERS
According to the ecological model, which level of influence encompasses an individual's
knowledge, attitudes, and skills?
intrapersonal/individual
What was one outcome of Prohibition in the United States?
rise in organized crime
The lifecourse perspective emphasizes the importance of:
accumulated experiences and exposures over time
Which racial and ethnic group in the United States generally has better health status
compared to others?
non-hispanic asian
How do social determinants of health contribute to health disparities?
By creating disparities in economic stability, education, and social support systems
According to the Health Belief Model, which of the following factors determines whether a
person is likely to change behavior when faced with a health threat?
perception of vulnerability
Which factor is not listed as a contributor to health disparities and inequities?
marital status
Which level of influence in the ecological model includes factors such as family, friends,
and coworkers?
interpersonal factors
True or False? According to the chapter, a key focus of public health intervention
programs is solely modifying individual behavior.
, false
What was one of the early successes of public health in preventing deaths and disability?
vaccines
The ________ perspective uses a timeline to illustrate life phases and to understand the
distribution, causes, and consequences of illness and premature death in the population.
life course
According to the ecological model, the _____________________ level of influence
encompasses an individual's knowledge, attitudes, and skills.
intrapersonal; individual
The field of public health has expanded its focus beyond individual-level factors to consider
the influence of structural, cultural, and economic conditions on health outcomes, often
referred to as the ________.
social determinants of health
What is a significant finding regarding the association between socioeconomic status (SES)
and health outcomes?
the very rich are healthier than the rich
True or False? Resistance from individuals to change behavior is a challenge associated
with educational efforts to modify health-related behavior.
true
According to studies, what was the impact of menu calorie postings on consumers' menu
choices?
significant decrease in calorie consumption
What is a challenge associated with educational efforts to modify health-related behavior,
as illustrated by the chapter?
lack of funding for educational programs
