Question 1

One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The first step in improving wellness through lifestyle management is to

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A)  ask friends what you should improve.
B)  ask your family for assistance.
C)  conduct a self-assessment.
D)  sign up for a group program.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

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A)  diet.
B)  exercise.
C)  genetic makeup.
D)  tobacco use.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

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A)  shift focus to environmental factors instead of social factors in determining health.
B)  eliminate health disparities among Americans.
C)  increase life expectancy beyond 100 years.
D)  reduce the amount of profit health care providers make.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

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A)  asthma.
B)  cancer.
C)  diabetes.
D)  suicide.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Describe five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

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1. Consider the source: When evaluating ...

Question 11

Which of the following is the best way to start changing an unhealthy behavior?

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A)  Identify and try to eliminate related behaviors that are affecting the target behavior.
B)  Put family members in charge of tracking your behavioral changes.
C)  Reduce the number of activities you take on so that you can better focus on change.
D)  Choose a single target behavior and work only on it.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 12

The technique of visualizing yourself engaging in a new,healthier behavior is one of the best ways to

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A)  boost your confidence.
B)  improve physical strength.
C)  keep an eye on your future.
D)  externalize your locus of control.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

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A)  have the desire to change.
B)  have the support to change.
C)  have the skills to change.
D)  have the knowledge to change.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

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A)  fate or luck.
B)  heredity.
C)  their family's status.
D)  their own actions.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many American deaths in the late-20th century.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Social support does not improve motivation during a behavior change program.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use the observations in her journal to answer which of the following questions?

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A)  How many behaviors in my life are serious health threats?
B)  When am I most likely to overeat?
C)  What behavior do I want to change?
D)  What will be the consequences of not changing my risky health behavior?E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is TRUE?

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A)  Being a student disqualifies a person from being eligible for Medicaid.
B)  "Catastrophic" health plans are available for people over the age of 30.
C)  The majority of people are able to avoid a penalty if they choose not to get a health plan.
D)  Preventive health services are covered completely by ACA plans.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals

Accepted Answer

A)  realistic.
B)  specific.
C)  time-frame specific.
D)  attainable.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

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A)  find happiness on the job.
B)  balance income and expenses in a comfortable way.
C)  avoid hazards in the workplace that might cause stress.
D)  earn enough money to leave a regular occupation.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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Behavior choices and actions impact only the health and wellness of the individual making the change.

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Social support does not improve motivation during a behavior change program.

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A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to

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Someone you know at work who is attempting to lose weight has been repeatedly "derailed" by coworkers who leave high-calorie snacks in the kitchen every day.It would be fair to say that this person does NOT

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Those with an internal locus of control believe that events turn out as they do based on

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The first step in improving wellness through lifestyle management is to

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Which of the following is the best way to start changing an unhealthy behavior?

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Janae has the goal of exercising at least 30 minutes a day,five days a week,in order to lose ten pounds within three months.According to the "SMART" criteria,the detail about three months makes her goals

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Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to many American deaths in the late-20th century.

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One goal of Healthy People 2020 is to eliminate health disparities among Americans.

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Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women.

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The technique of visualizing yourself engaging in a new,healthier behavior is one of the best ways to

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

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The health determinant that we have LEAST control over is

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Anne wants to lose weight.She is keeping a health journal to record her progress.To achieve her goal of weight loss,she can use the observations in her journal to answer which of the following questions?

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Financial wellness includes a person's ability to

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Gay,lesbian,bisexual,and transgender teens are at high risk for

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The first step in behavior change is to make a plan for the change.

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Which of the following statements about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is TRUE?

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Describe five strategies for critically evaluating health-related information.

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