Question 1

Which of the following best describes the difference between 'health' and 'wellness' as discussed in the study materials?

Accepted Answer

Health is an overall conditional state of a person’s body and mind, while wellness represents the ability to make decisions to obtain optimal health.

Question 2

Rachel starts a recycling business to improve her neighborhood. Which dimension of wellness is she primarily engaging?

Accepted Answer

Environmental wellness

Question 3

A person who lost a leg after an accident can never reach a peak level of health. Is this statement true or false, and why?

Accepted Answer

False; wellness is the peak level of health attainable based on current physical constraints.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a significant factor in influencing someone’s life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Hair color

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of a modifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A dad gets flu from his son, who picked up that flu from his daycare.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an example of a nonmodifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

Charlotte has a poor attention span in class because she uses her phone a lot and doesn’t sleep well.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of both a modifiable and social determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

To remain close to friends, Oliver lives in an unsafe neighborhood, although he is able to afford living elsewhere.

Question 8

A 70-year-old woman with diabetes, osteoarthritis, and poor diet but no smoking history presents with stroke symptoms. How many negative modifiable and nonmodifiable determinants of health are present?

Accepted Answer

Modifiable 1, Nonmodifiable 3

Question 9

Which Health Belief Model factor is illustrated when a college student believes skin cancer is a disease of older individuals and does not wear sunscreen?

Accepted Answer

Perceived susceptibility

Question 10

In the Transtheoretical Model, which stage is characterized by an individual working to sustain the changes they made and prevent relapses?

Accepted Answer

Maintenance

Question 11

How do the Health Belief Model and Transtheoretical Model differ in their approach to behavior change?

Accepted Answer

HBM assesses perceived threats and benefits, whereas the Transtheoretical model outlines the stages of change individuals experience.

Question 12

Which of the following modifications would make Amara’s goal to 'exercise more' align with SMART goals criteria?

Accepted Answer

I will attend an hour strength training session 3 times a week for the next 2 months.

Question 13

Rodrigo is confident in their ability to lose 15 lbs but has a minor setback and adjusts their approach. What does Rodrigo demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Demonstrates self-efficacy

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a key strategy for successful behavior change?

Accepted Answer

Seeking social environments that reinforce the behavior you are trying to break, as exposure can increase motivation.

Question 15

Which of the following could contribute to a higher life expectancy for a human population?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance of heavily processed foods.

Question 16

A 24-year-old hiker drinks untreated stream water and develops gastrointestinal symptoms. Which is a likely contributor to their illness?

Accepted Answer

E. Coli

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of a policy that affects public health?

Accepted Answer

Article 1, Section 9, Clause 5 of US Constitution prohibits laying taxes and duties on export from any state.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about chronic and infectious diseases is correct?

Accepted Answer

Chronic diseases may require continuous medical attention, while infectious diseases are caused by pathogens.

Question 19

Which of the following best describes a modifiable determinant of health?

Accepted Answer

A behavior that is in an individual’s power to change.

Introduction to Personal Health: Dimensions, Determinants, and Behavior Change

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