Question 1

Perceived susceptibility,perceived severity,perceived benefits,perceived barriers,cues and confidence are constructs of what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Health Belief Model
B)  Stages of Change Theory
C)  Goal Setting Theory
D)  none of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above A

Question 2

Reasons that interfere with someone engaging in behaviors that he or she wishes to engage in are called

Accepted Answer

A)  excuses.
B)  objectives.
C)  barriers.
D)  stressors.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Tailoring is most easily accomplished by a friend,family member,or someone close to the individual,since they know what is best for that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Rewarding yourself with concert tickets for staying on your exercise routine for two weeks is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  social reinforcement.
B)  tailoring.
C)  material reinforcement.
D)  conditioning.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 5

An example of the precontemplation stage would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Kurt is unaware of the need to exercise more.
B)  Kristen is thinking about exercising more, but has not taken any action to do so.
C)  Karl has started planning to begin exercising.
D)  Kyler has begun exercising every other day.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Someone who is unaware of the problem or the need to change is in which phase of the Stages of Change?

Accepted Answer

A)  precontemplation
B)  contemplation
C)  decision/determination
D)  actionE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The Health Belief Model takes into account all of the following factors,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  susceptibility to and severity of illness.
B)  benefits and barriers.
C)  desires and needs.
D)  cues and confidence.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Variables associated with Goal Setting Theory include:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-efficacy.
B)  proximal and distal goal setting.
C)  moderately difficult goal setting.
D)  all of the above.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Vicarious experience cannot directly impact someone's self-efficacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A barrier to your success in reducing your weight would be

Accepted Answer

A)  when a spouse encourages your jogging by wanting to go, too.
B)  when a friend drops by with a favorite high-calorie dessert.
C)  mild weather.
D)  when a friend calls up and invites you to play basketball.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Core properties of effective goal setting include:

Accepted Answer

A)  how specific and difficult the goal is.
B)  the anticipated effects of achieving the goal.
C)  feedback with regard to the goal.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What types of goals are most successfully achieved,according to Goal-Setting Theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Very easy goals
B)  Moderately difficult goals
C)  Very difficult goals
D)  None of the aboveE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

This is a technique for changing behavior that involves a process of observing and recording behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-monitoring
B)  Tailoring
C)  Material reinforcement
D)  Social reinforcementE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Lifestyle behaviors are defined as all of the activities in which people engage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Locus of control is defined as the amount of control that one has over events that affect one's life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

This is a technique for changing behavior that involves making a program specific to the life of the individual.

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-monitoring
B)  Tailoring
C)  Material reinforcement
D)  Social reinforcementE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 17

__________ offers you a way to maximize your success in a behavior change program by allowing you to fit the change into your particular circumstances.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mirroring
B)  Tailoring
C)  Conditioning
D)  RearrangingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Someone who is beginning to think about changing a behavior is in the contemplation phase of the Stages of Change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All the activities in which people engage are called

Accepted Answer

A)  health behaviors.
B)  lifestyle behaviors.
C)  social behaviors.
D)  survival behaviors.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Someone who continues the changed behavior over time is in which phase of the Stages of Change?

Accepted Answer

A)  decision/determination
B)  maintenance
C)  action
D)  contemplationE) A) and C)
F) B) and C) B

Exam 14: Strategies for Decreasing Stressful Behaviors

Perceived susceptibility,perceived severity,perceived benefits,perceived barriers,cues and confidence are constructs of what?

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Reasons that interfere with someone engaging in behaviors that he or she wishes to engage in are called

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Tailoring is most easily accomplished by a friend,family member,or someone close to the individual,since they know what is best for that person.

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Rewarding yourself with concert tickets for staying on your exercise routine for two weeks is known as

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An example of the precontemplation stage would be:

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Someone who is unaware of the problem or the need to change is in which phase of the Stages of Change?

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The Health Belief Model takes into account all of the following factors,EXCEPT

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Variables associated with Goal Setting Theory include:

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Vicarious experience cannot directly impact someone's self-efficacy.

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A barrier to your success in reducing your weight would be

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Core properties of effective goal setting include:

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What types of goals are most successfully achieved,according to Goal-Setting Theory?

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This is a technique for changing behavior that involves a process of observing and recording behavior.

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Lifestyle behaviors are defined as all of the activities in which people engage.

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Locus of control is defined as the amount of control that one has over events that affect one's life.

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This is a technique for changing behavior that involves making a program specific to the life of the individual.

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__________ offers you a way to maximize your success in a behavior change program by allowing you to fit the change into your particular circumstances.

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Someone who is beginning to think about changing a behavior is in the contemplation phase of the Stages of Change.

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All the activities in which people engage are called

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Someone who continues the changed behavior over time is in which phase of the Stages of Change?

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