Q: Which equation best represents the decisional balance concept in behavior change?

$$\text{Decisional Balance} = \text{Pros of Changing} - \text{Cons of Changing}$$

Q: Which equation best represents the recommended amount of physical activity for adults according to lifestyle medicine?

$$\text{Physical Activity} \geq 150 \text{ minutes/week}$$

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the biopsychosocial model of health?

Accepted Answer

Health is influenced by psychological, biological, and social factors interacting together.

Question 2

A patient believes that their diabetes is caused by fate and genetics, and feels powerless to change their health. According to the locus of control concept, this patient has:

Accepted Answer

An external locus of control

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a pillar of lifestyle medicine?

Accepted Answer

Frequent medical imaging

Question 4

According to the Health Belief Model, which component is described as 'internal or external triggers that prompt action'?

Accepted Answer

Cues to action

Question 5

A patient knows when, where, and how much insulin to inject, but still feels unsure about injecting themselves. Which psychological concept is most relevant to this situation?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Question 6

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model is characterized by no intention to change behavior in the foreseeable future?

Accepted Answer

Precontemplation

Question 7

A patient says, 'I know I should probably start exercising, but I’m not sure how to fit it into my schedule.' Which stage of change are they most likely in?

Accepted Answer

Contemplation

Question 8

Which of the following is the best example of a SMART goal?

Accepted Answer

I will eat 20 grams of fiber at least three days per week for the next four weeks.

Question 9

Which equation best represents the decisional balance concept in behavior change?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Decisional Balance} = 	ext{Pros of Changing} - 	ext{Cons of Changing}$$

Question 10

Which factor is most likely to increase a patient’s self-efficacy for starting a new health behavior?

Accepted Answer

Observing others successfully perform the behavior

Question 11

A patient is actively making a behavior change and has recently started a new healthy behavior. Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model are they in?

Accepted Answer

Action

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a cue to action in the Health Belief Model?

Accepted Answer

A family member becoming ill

Question 13

Which of the following best describes patient-centered care?

Accepted Answer

A partnership among practitioners, patients, and families that respects patients’ wants, needs, and preferences.

Question 14

Which pillar of lifestyle medicine is most directly related to reducing risk of disease by limiting tobacco and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance of risky substances

Question 15

A patient’s belief that walking regularly could help lower their blood pressure is an example of which Health Belief Model component?

Accepted Answer

Perceived benefits

Question 16

Which of the following strategies is most likely to help a patient move from contemplation to preparation in the Transtheoretical Model?

Accepted Answer

Providing specific, achievable action steps

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a component of the Health Belief Model?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Question 18

Which equation best represents the recommended amount of physical activity for adults according to lifestyle medicine?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Physical Activity} \geq 150 	ext{ minutes/week}$$

Question 19

Which of the following is a practical way to promote self-efficacy in patients?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrating the behavior and using teach-back methods

Health Behaviors, Health Beliefs, and Lifestyle Medicine: Foundations for Patient-Centered Care

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