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by Lisa Tunks
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Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health
1. Simply defined, health means being free of disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. The World Health Organization defines health as the absence of disease or illness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
3. Compared to previous generations, today’s college students take longer to graduate, are more diverse,
and take fewer courses per semester.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. It is young adults, not older persons, who are experiencing the greatest health deficits and losing the
most years to illness, disability, and premature death.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. According to their body mass index (BMI), the vast majority of undergraduates are overweight or
obese.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. Very few college students have high blood pressure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. Almost all people who try to kick bad health habits achieve long-term success on their first try.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. To effect a lasting change in behavior, reinforcement must come largely from external factors such as
having someone tell you that you need to make a change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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9. People typically cycle and recycle through the stages of behavioral change several times.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
10. To have an external locus of control, people must believe their actions will make a difference in their
health.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
11. Which term best describes making a deliberate lifestyle choice that includes taking responsibility for
achieving your highest potential?
a. Psychology
b. Communication
c. Health
d. Wellness
ANSWER: d
12. Which dimension of health primarily includes your ability to think and learn from life experience?
a. Environmental
b. Emotional
c. Psychological
d. Intellectual
ANSWER: d
13. Which dimension of health focuses on an optimal state of physical, mental, and social well-being—
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity?
a. Physical
b. Emotional
c. Social
d. Intellectual
ANSWER: a
14. Which dimension of health refers to both the feelings and thoughts of a person, that is, their emotional
and mental states?
a. Emotional
b. Financial
c. Intellectual
d. Social
ANSWER: a
15. Research has shown that students who start to have respiratory symptoms after they begin smoking
move into which stage(s) of change?
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a. Contemplation
b. Action
c. Precontemplation and contemplation
d. Contemplation and preparation
ANSWER: d
16. Which dimension of health includes finding a healthy balance between work and leisure time?
a. Emotional
b. Environmental
c. Cultural
d. Occupational
ANSWER: d
17. Which dimension of health focuses on the impact your world has on your well-being?
a. Cultural
b. Environmental
c. Spiritual
d. Psychological
ANSWER: b
18. On average, what is the life expectancy at birth for women?
a. 57.8 years
b. 68.1 years
c. 72 years
d. 79.1 years
ANSWER: d
19. According to the text, which major factor has contributed to the decline in life expectancy in the
United States?
a. Elimination of racial disparities in health
b. Unintentional injuries
c. More widespread use of e-cigarettes
d. Lower rates of smoking
ANSWER: b
20. What percentage of Americans eat a healthy diet?
a. Less than 5 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 18 percent
d. 38 percent
ANSWER: d
21. Compared to individuals of the same age who are not attending college, what is true of college
students?
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a. College students experience lower rates of interpersonal violence.
b. College students are less likely to be overweight or obese.
c. College students are more likely to smoke.
d. College students are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior.
ANSWER: b
22. According to a national survey of more than 4,700 people, 97.3 percent get a failing grade in healthy
lifestyle habits. Those who live by these health guidelines have a lower risk of many health problems,
including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and what other health outcome?
a. Intestinal disorders
b. Food allergies
c. Cancer
d. Liver disease
ANSWER: c
23. What are the leading causes of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States?
a. Cancer and diabetes
b. Heart disease and stroke
c. Asthma and depression
d. Hepatitis C and AIDS
ANSWER: b
24. Although African American and Hispanic people represent only about one-quarter of the U.S.
population, they account for about two-thirds of adult cases of which disease?
a. Heart disease
b. Hepatitis C
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Diabetes
ANSWER: c
25. As compared to individuals of the same age who are not attending college, college students are more
likely to experience which of the following?
a. Being overweight or obese
b. Interpersonal violence
c. Resistance to colds and respiratory infections
d. Consuming high-fat and low-fiber foods
ANSWER: b
26. What is true about the lifestyle and health choices college students make today?
a. These choices have a temporary impact and pronounced consequences on how they feel.
b. These choices have an immediate impact and long-term consequences on how they feel.
c. These choices have a low impact and moderate consequences on how they feel.
d. These choices have a negligible impact and immediate consequences on how they feel.
ANSWER: b
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27. What is the best weapon against cancer and heart disease?
a. Attitude
b. Spiritual well-being
c. Prevention
d. Genetic testing
ANSWER: c
28. In evaluating and determining whether online health information is valid, which factor(s) is/are NOT
important?
a. The author’s experience and education
b. How current the information is
c. How well-known the creator is
d. The website’s creator and their potential bias
ANSWER: c
29. Which activity increases the likelihood of other risky behaviors, such as using recreational drugs,
smoking or vaping, and having multiple sexual partners?
a. Overstressing
b. Heavy drinking
c. Gambling
d. Succumbing to peer pressure
ANSWER: b
30. Serena intends to wait until she is married to have sex because she believes it is the right thing to do.
Of the three types of influences that shape behavior, which factor is most influential in her behavior?
a. Spiritual
b. Reinforcing
c. Predisposing
d. Enabling
ANSWER: c
31. Ronald has been looking online to determine what’s been causing his health issue. He’s been reading
a website that claims taking their product will quickly cure his symptoms. All of Ronald’s symptoms are
listed on the site, and it says it’s an amazingly quick cure. There are several testimonials with men his age
saying this is an amazing medical breakthrough, and they strongly recommend the product. Which action
should Ronald take?
a. Buy just a small supply and try out the product himself to see if it works.
b. Ask his friend if he’s been using the product or knows of someone who has used the product
with success.
c. Check out the product reviews to see if people feel it really works.
d. Find out if the product has been researched and the findings published by peer-reviewed
professional journals.
ANSWER: d
32. According to the text, which strategy is NOT an effective way to keep medical costs manageable
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without sacrificing your good health?
a. If you are given a prescription, ask for a well-known advertised brand name.
b. Don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and get regular immunizations.
c. Develop a relationship with a physician who gets to know you and your medical history.
d. Avoid going to the emergency department unless absolutely necessary.
ANSWER: a
33. Predisposing factors include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions. What is the belief
that a proposed change in behavior will be advantageous to your health?
a. Benefits
b. Healthy belief model
c. Reinforcement
d. Susceptibility
ANSWER: a
34. Since receiving a gift membership to a meal prep service, Chantelle has had the resources to eat
healthier and has begun cooking nutritious dinners several nights a week. Which factor is most influential
in her behavior?
a. Predisposing
b. Enabling
c. Reinforcing
d. Behavioral
ANSWER: b
35. Marcus gives special stickers to his fourth grade students who earn high scores on math tests. Which
factor is most influential in his method?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Behavioral
d. Social
ANSWER: a
36. Which change model reflects the approach adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous?
a. Moral model
b. Enlightenment model
c. Behavioral model
d. Medical model
ANSWER: b
37. Anisa wavers between wanting to start exercising again and resisting the need to do so. Anisa has
reached which stage of change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Preparation
c. Contemplation
d. Action
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ANSWER: c
38. Yumi decided to begin eating healthier in the coming weeks. She has developed a set of menus, joined
a meal prep plan so she will get healthy food delivered weekly, and connected with a friend who has
committed to be her meal prep buddy. Yumi has reached which stage of change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
ANSWER: c
39. Orlando has started showering at night and choosing his clothes for the next day, along with getting
up earlier so he has enough time to eat breakfast and get to class on time. Which stage of change has he
reached?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance
ANSWER: c
40. Patty has not exercised for the past few days, but she is not worried about lapsing into her old bad
habits. Patty has reached which stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Maintenance
c. Action
d. Termination
ANSWER: b
41. Which change model attributes being overweight to genetic factors and involves an expert who
provides treatment or advice?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: d
42. Which change process is the most widely used and involves increasing your knowledge about the
nature of your problem or about yourself?
a. Environmental control
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: b
43. Whether at school, the park, or the bus stop, Erika spends as much time as possible in nonsmoking
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areas. Which change process is she illustrating?
a. Countering
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Social liberation
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: c
44. After her uncle dies due to a car crash, Maralynn resolves to never drink and drive. Which process of
change is Maralynn demonstrating?
a. Social liberation
b. Self-reevaluation
c. Emotional arousal
d. Consciousness-raising
ANSWER: c
45. Dane realizes he spends too much time shopping online and understands how he could use his time
and money more wisely. Dane exemplifies which process of change?
a. Social liberation
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: d
46. Which change model, rather than assigning blame, puts responsibility on people to acquire whatever
skills or power they need to overcome their problems?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: a
47. Missy treats herself to a night at the movies after losing 15 pounds. This is an example of which
process of change?
a. Emotional arousal
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Self-reevaluation
d. Rewards
ANSWER: d
48. Which change model sees failure to take responsibility for excessive drinking or smoking as a sign of
character weakness?
a. Moral
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
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Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you few pages sample.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel sheet
if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make update
at every time. There are many new editions
waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file You
can contact us at every time, we can replace it
with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 1 Taking Charge of Your Health
1. Simply defined, health means being free of disease.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
2. The World Health Organization defines health as the absence of disease or illness.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
3. Compared to previous generations, today’s college students take longer to graduate, are more diverse,
and take fewer courses per semester.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
4. It is young adults, not older persons, who are experiencing the greatest health deficits and losing the
most years to illness, disability, and premature death.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
5. According to their body mass index (BMI), the vast majority of undergraduates are overweight or
obese.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
6. Very few college students have high blood pressure.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
7. Almost all people who try to kick bad health habits achieve long-term success on their first try.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
8. To effect a lasting change in behavior, reinforcement must come largely from external factors such as
having someone tell you that you need to make a change.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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9. People typically cycle and recycle through the stages of behavioral change several times.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
10. To have an external locus of control, people must believe their actions will make a difference in their
health.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
11. Which term best describes making a deliberate lifestyle choice that includes taking responsibility for
achieving your highest potential?
a. Psychology
b. Communication
c. Health
d. Wellness
ANSWER: d
12. Which dimension of health primarily includes your ability to think and learn from life experience?
a. Environmental
b. Emotional
c. Psychological
d. Intellectual
ANSWER: d
13. Which dimension of health focuses on an optimal state of physical, mental, and social well-being—
not merely the absence of disease or infirmity?
a. Physical
b. Emotional
c. Social
d. Intellectual
ANSWER: a
14. Which dimension of health refers to both the feelings and thoughts of a person, that is, their emotional
and mental states?
a. Emotional
b. Financial
c. Intellectual
d. Social
ANSWER: a
15. Research has shown that students who start to have respiratory symptoms after they begin smoking
move into which stage(s) of change?
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a. Contemplation
b. Action
c. Precontemplation and contemplation
d. Contemplation and preparation
ANSWER: d
16. Which dimension of health includes finding a healthy balance between work and leisure time?
a. Emotional
b. Environmental
c. Cultural
d. Occupational
ANSWER: d
17. Which dimension of health focuses on the impact your world has on your well-being?
a. Cultural
b. Environmental
c. Spiritual
d. Psychological
ANSWER: b
18. On average, what is the life expectancy at birth for women?
a. 57.8 years
b. 68.1 years
c. 72 years
d. 79.1 years
ANSWER: d
19. According to the text, which major factor has contributed to the decline in life expectancy in the
United States?
a. Elimination of racial disparities in health
b. Unintentional injuries
c. More widespread use of e-cigarettes
d. Lower rates of smoking
ANSWER: b
20. What percentage of Americans eat a healthy diet?
a. Less than 5 percent
b. 10 percent
c. 18 percent
d. 38 percent
ANSWER: d
21. Compared to individuals of the same age who are not attending college, what is true of college
students?
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a. College students experience lower rates of interpersonal violence.
b. College students are less likely to be overweight or obese.
c. College students are more likely to smoke.
d. College students are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behavior.
ANSWER: b
22. According to a national survey of more than 4,700 people, 97.3 percent get a failing grade in healthy
lifestyle habits. Those who live by these health guidelines have a lower risk of many health problems,
including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and what other health outcome?
a. Intestinal disorders
b. Food allergies
c. Cancer
d. Liver disease
ANSWER: c
23. What are the leading causes of death for all racial and ethnic groups in the United States?
a. Cancer and diabetes
b. Heart disease and stroke
c. Asthma and depression
d. Hepatitis C and AIDS
ANSWER: b
24. Although African American and Hispanic people represent only about one-quarter of the U.S.
population, they account for about two-thirds of adult cases of which disease?
a. Heart disease
b. Hepatitis C
c. HIV/AIDS
d. Diabetes
ANSWER: c
25. As compared to individuals of the same age who are not attending college, college students are more
likely to experience which of the following?
a. Being overweight or obese
b. Interpersonal violence
c. Resistance to colds and respiratory infections
d. Consuming high-fat and low-fiber foods
ANSWER: b
26. What is true about the lifestyle and health choices college students make today?
a. These choices have a temporary impact and pronounced consequences on how they feel.
b. These choices have an immediate impact and long-term consequences on how they feel.
c. These choices have a low impact and moderate consequences on how they feel.
d. These choices have a negligible impact and immediate consequences on how they feel.
ANSWER: b
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27. What is the best weapon against cancer and heart disease?
a. Attitude
b. Spiritual well-being
c. Prevention
d. Genetic testing
ANSWER: c
28. In evaluating and determining whether online health information is valid, which factor(s) is/are NOT
important?
a. The author’s experience and education
b. How current the information is
c. How well-known the creator is
d. The website’s creator and their potential bias
ANSWER: c
29. Which activity increases the likelihood of other risky behaviors, such as using recreational drugs,
smoking or vaping, and having multiple sexual partners?
a. Overstressing
b. Heavy drinking
c. Gambling
d. Succumbing to peer pressure
ANSWER: b
30. Serena intends to wait until she is married to have sex because she believes it is the right thing to do.
Of the three types of influences that shape behavior, which factor is most influential in her behavior?
a. Spiritual
b. Reinforcing
c. Predisposing
d. Enabling
ANSWER: c
31. Ronald has been looking online to determine what’s been causing his health issue. He’s been reading
a website that claims taking their product will quickly cure his symptoms. All of Ronald’s symptoms are
listed on the site, and it says it’s an amazingly quick cure. There are several testimonials with men his age
saying this is an amazing medical breakthrough, and they strongly recommend the product. Which action
should Ronald take?
a. Buy just a small supply and try out the product himself to see if it works.
b. Ask his friend if he’s been using the product or knows of someone who has used the product
with success.
c. Check out the product reviews to see if people feel it really works.
d. Find out if the product has been researched and the findings published by peer-reviewed
professional journals.
ANSWER: d
32. According to the text, which strategy is NOT an effective way to keep medical costs manageable
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without sacrificing your good health?
a. If you are given a prescription, ask for a well-known advertised brand name.
b. Don’t smoke, get enough sleep, and get regular immunizations.
c. Develop a relationship with a physician who gets to know you and your medical history.
d. Avoid going to the emergency department unless absolutely necessary.
ANSWER: a
33. Predisposing factors include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions. What is the belief
that a proposed change in behavior will be advantageous to your health?
a. Benefits
b. Healthy belief model
c. Reinforcement
d. Susceptibility
ANSWER: a
34. Since receiving a gift membership to a meal prep service, Chantelle has had the resources to eat
healthier and has begun cooking nutritious dinners several nights a week. Which factor is most influential
in her behavior?
a. Predisposing
b. Enabling
c. Reinforcing
d. Behavioral
ANSWER: b
35. Marcus gives special stickers to his fourth grade students who earn high scores on math tests. Which
factor is most influential in his method?
a. Reinforcing
b. Enabling
c. Behavioral
d. Social
ANSWER: a
36. Which change model reflects the approach adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous?
a. Moral model
b. Enlightenment model
c. Behavioral model
d. Medical model
ANSWER: b
37. Anisa wavers between wanting to start exercising again and resisting the need to do so. Anisa has
reached which stage of change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Preparation
c. Contemplation
d. Action
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ANSWER: c
38. Yumi decided to begin eating healthier in the coming weeks. She has developed a set of menus, joined
a meal prep plan so she will get healthy food delivered weekly, and connected with a friend who has
committed to be her meal prep buddy. Yumi has reached which stage of change?
a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
ANSWER: c
39. Orlando has started showering at night and choosing his clothes for the next day, along with getting
up earlier so he has enough time to eat breakfast and get to class on time. Which stage of change has he
reached?
a. Contemplation
b. Preparation
c. Action
d. Maintenance
ANSWER: c
40. Patty has not exercised for the past few days, but she is not worried about lapsing into her old bad
habits. Patty has reached which stage of change?
a. Contemplation
b. Maintenance
c. Action
d. Termination
ANSWER: b
41. Which change model attributes being overweight to genetic factors and involves an expert who
provides treatment or advice?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: d
42. Which change process is the most widely used and involves increasing your knowledge about the
nature of your problem or about yourself?
a. Environmental control
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: b
43. Whether at school, the park, or the bus stop, Erika spends as much time as possible in nonsmoking
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areas. Which change process is she illustrating?
a. Countering
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Social liberation
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: c
44. After her uncle dies due to a car crash, Maralynn resolves to never drink and drive. Which process of
change is Maralynn demonstrating?
a. Social liberation
b. Self-reevaluation
c. Emotional arousal
d. Consciousness-raising
ANSWER: c
45. Dane realizes he spends too much time shopping online and understands how he could use his time
and money more wisely. Dane exemplifies which process of change?
a. Social liberation
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Emotional arousal
d. Self-reevaluation
ANSWER: d
46. Which change model, rather than assigning blame, puts responsibility on people to acquire whatever
skills or power they need to overcome their problems?
a. Compensatory
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
ANSWER: a
47. Missy treats herself to a night at the movies after losing 15 pounds. This is an example of which
process of change?
a. Emotional arousal
b. Consciousness-raising
c. Self-reevaluation
d. Rewards
ANSWER: d
48. Which change model sees failure to take responsibility for excessive drinking or smoking as a sign of
character weakness?
a. Moral
b. Enlightenment
c. Behavioral
d. Medical
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