Concept 2

Self-management skills A. help an individual perform well at school and work. B. can be useful in altering factors related to making lifestyle changes. C. are learned primarily from one's parents. D. are established by a person's genetic profile.

Which of the following statements is true regarding health behaviors? A. Older adults are more likely to participate in regular physical activity than college students. B. College students are more likely to eat poorly and abuse alcohol than older adults. C. Smoking is an effective long-term weight maintenance strategy for college students. D. Practicing one healthy behavior means you will practice another.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the "Stages of Change" model? A. It can be applied to positive and negative lifestyles. B. It was originally developed to help people understand how to eat healthier. C. An individual who has purchased a nicotine patch is in the contemplation stage. D. Relapse is a necessary step to achieve maintenance.

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model, individuals in the preparation stage would say which of the following? A. I don't want to change my behavior. B. I am thinking about changing my behavior. C. I am getting ready to make a change in my behavior. D. I recently made some positive changes in my behavior.

According to Prochaska's "Stages of Change" model, individuals in the precontemplation stage would say which of the following? A. I don't want to change. B. I am thinking about changing. C. I am getting ready to make a change. D. I have made some lifestyle changes.

The ultimate goal for any health behavior is to reach the stage of A. contemplation. B. preparation. C. action. D. maintenance.

Self-efficacy and self-confidence are examples of which behavior change factor? A. predisposing B. reinforcing C. enabling D. personal

Goal setting and self-assessment are examples of which behavior change factor? A. predisposing B. reinforcing C. enabling D. personal

Reinforcing factors are important in adhering to lifestyle change because_________ generates continued behavior. A. self-esteem B. knowledge C. coping D. success

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior change? A. Predisposing factors lead to enabling factors. B. Reinforcing factors are more important than enabling factors. C. Enabling factors are important for people in the precontemplation stage. D. Predisposing factors are most important for initiating behavior change.

Which of the following behavioral skills is most important for people in the maintenance stage? A. goal setting B. self-efficacy C. relapse prevention D. balancing attitudes

Confidence in your ability to perform a specific activity is called A. self-monitoring. B. self-efficacy. C. self-assessment. D. self-management.

Taking small steps to build success is an example of which self-management skill? A. balancing attitudes B. overcoming barriers C. building self-confidence D. changing beliefs (building self-confidence)

Learning to resist snack foods and candy provided by co-workers is an example of which self-management skill? A. building knowledge B. balancing attitudes C. overcoming barriers D. building self-confidence

When an individual uses a log to keep track of behavior, this involves practicing what type of skill? A. self-assessment B. self-monitoring C. performance enhancing D. time management

B (building self-confidence and motivation)

Learning to cope with problems, such as a lack of facilities or inadequate equipment, is known as A. goal-setting. B. preventing relapse. C. finding social support. D. overcoming barriers.

Ex-smokers who learn methods of saying "no" to those who offer tobacco are practicing A. social support. B. goal setting. C. self-planning. D. relapse prevention

Which of the following is considered to be the first step in planning for healthy lifestyles? A. identifying needs B. setting goals C. clarifying reasons D. selecting program components

Self-assessment is important for which of the following? A. identifying needs B. planning your program C. evaluating progress D. all of the above

Which is true of goal setting? A. beginners should set lofty goals B. short-term goals should be based on outcomes C. behavioral goals are easier to measure and monitor D. goal setting is not important for health-related behaviors

D (all of the above)

A (self assessment)

The following factors are considered controllable factors except A. age. B. smoking. C. eating habits. D. stress.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of the Transtheoretical Model? A. action B. precontemplation C. performance D. maintenance

B (specific, measureable, attainable)

C (relevant)

C (losing 1 pound a week)

Trying to reach a daily step count goal of 10,000 steps with a pedometer is an example of a(n) ______________ goal. A. outcome B. behavioral C. short-term D. performance