Question 1

The precontemplation stage is characterized by

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A)  an awareness of the problem.
B)  a modification of behavior.
C)  a belief that there is no need for change.
D)  a planning for change.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

The complete set of genetic material in an individual's cells is referred to as her or his

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A)  genes.
B)  genome.
C)  proteome.
D)  RNA.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Describe at least five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

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Question 4

When considering health information available on the Internet,which of the following is not an important question to ask yourself when considering the reliability and accuracy of the information?

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A)  How often is the site updated?
B)  Is the site promotional?
C)  What do other sources say about the topic?
D)  What is the location of publication?E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

When learning about the risks and benefits of a target behaviour,all of the following are important questions to ask,EXCEPT

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A)  How is your target behaviour affecting your level of wellness today?
B)  What diseases or conditions does this behaviour place you at risk for?
C)  What effect would changing your behaviour have on your health?
D)  Is your target behaviour too difficult to change?E) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

The level of happiness and fulfillment you gain through your work is referred to as

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A)  intellectual wellness.
B)  emotional wellness.
C)  spiritual wellness.
D)  occupational wellness.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The 'R' in SMART goals stands for

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A)  realistic.
B)  relative.
C)  radical.
D)  relational.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

In the past 100 years,the major causes of death have shifted from ______________ to _____________.

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A)  infectious diseases;heart disease
B)  accidents;AIDS
C)  childbirth;infectious diseases
D)  heart disease;cancerE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Effetive rewards and support for behaviour change can be provided by family and friends.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy.
B)  self-control.
C)  self-talk.
D)  self-esteem.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

During a "stages of change" behaviour change program,some people may lapse.If this occurs,the best strategy for them is to

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A)  learn from the lapse as they recycle through earlier stages.
B)  give up.
C)  choose a different behaviour for change.
D)  start over from the beginning.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The average life span in the twentieth century

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A)  did not change significantly.
B)  increased slightly.
C)  nearly doubled.
D)  nearly tripleD.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

The environmental health threats faced by our ancestors included all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  water pollution.
B)  poor sanitary conditions.
C)  acid rain.
D)  natural disasters.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

All of the following are important considerations whenever you encounter health-related information,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  apply anecdotes to your own life.
B)  go to the original source.
C)  watch for misleading language.
D)  distinguish between research reports and public health advice.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Men have higher rates of death than women from all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  suicide.
B)  unintentional injuries.
C)  stroke.
D)  homicide.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The most harmful consequence of environmental abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  pesticides.
B)  global warming.
C)  contaminated drinking water.
D)  acid rain.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Belief that you are in control of your own life is known as having an internal locus of control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a given task is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  self-esteem.
B)  self-concept.
C)  self-efficacy.
D)  self-fulfilling prophecy.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

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The environmental health threats faced by our ancestors included all of the following,EXCEPT

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"Your ability to successfully take action and perform specific tasks" defines the term

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The costs associated with behaviour change far outweigh the benefits.

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Effetive rewards and support for behaviour change can be provided by family and friends.

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Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates in the late twentieth century.

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