Healthy Lifestyles Exam 1

25 July 2022
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In which stage of change in the Transtheoretical Model does an individual intend to change a specific health behavior within the next six months?
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contemplation
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Of the following, the best type of website on which to research health issues is one that is sponsored by
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an educational institution.
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Which of the following best illustrates a public health measure?
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preventing the spread of disease-carrying insects
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Genetic disorders caused by multiple genes interacting with the environment are called
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multifactorial.
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According to the ecological model of health and wellness, which of the following is a factor in a person's natural physical environment?
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air quality
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One of the hallmarks of community health promotion is its emphasis on improving
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common health-related resources.
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When a change occurs in a gene, it is called
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a mutation
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Which of the following best illustrates an action step?
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Beginning next week, I will work out three days a week.
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Alternative forms of the same gene are called
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alleles.
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Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning medical research studies?
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Clinical studies attempt to establish cause-and-effect relationships.
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Which of the following best illustrates a SMART goal?
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I will eat my meals on time and limit myself to one snack daily.
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Adam's sister lectures him daily about the threat his smoking poses to his health. She argues that, if he quits, he would improve both his health and his athletic performance. Adam knows his sister is right, but according to the Stages of Change Model, he will actually quit smoking when he reaches the
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action stage.
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Which of the following statements about cells and genes is FALSE?
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The sequencing of bases within a gene is of little significance.
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Which of the following statements about health risks is FALSE?
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All health risks can be avoided.
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The Stages of Change Model of health behavior change emphasizes that
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change happens as a process.