Question 1

Which of the following has been referred to as "nature's vaccine"

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A)   penicillin
B)   exercise
C)   a good heredity
D)   breast milkE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements about health habits/behaviours is supported by research

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A)   Health habits tend not to be linked to one another.
B)   Health habits always remain stable over time.
C)   One single set of attitudes tends to govern our health behaviours.
D)   Very few people practice health habits on a regular basis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Research on social class, ethnicity, and health shows

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A)   social class is not related to health status.
B)   higher disease incidence in First Nations citizens than non-Indigenous Canadians.
C)   equal knowledge of risk factors for disease regardless of social class.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Carol believes it unlikely that she could contract a sexually transmitted disease from her new boyfriend because he's so nice to her. Carol's reliance on irrelevant information in making sexual health decisions is a form of

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A)   precontemplation.
B)   reasoned action.
C)   rational thinking.
D)   motivated reasoning.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D) D

Question 5

The primary outcome variable being explained/predicted in the Health Belief Model is

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A)   outcome-efficacy
B)   self-efficacy
C)   perceived disability
D)   none of theseE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

According to conflict theory, the only consistently adaptive decision making pattern in the face of health risks is

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A)   hypervigilance.
B)   vigilant coping.
C)   unconflicted change.
D)   defensive avoidance.E) All of the above
F) B) and D) B

Question 7

Dan is caught smoking by his parents, who are psychologists. His parents decide to make Dan stay in his room so that the behaviour will stop. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following health related cognitions or behaviours is less likely in older adults than in younger adults

Accepted Answer

A)   starting new health risk activities since they don't have long to live and want to enjoythemselves
B)   practicing fewer health behaviours
C)   getting regular medical checkups
D)   getting regular exerciseE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

You want your children to grow into healthy adults. Which of the following practices will facilitate that

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A)   changing bad health habits in your children as early as possible
B)   engaging in healthy practices yourself
C)   telling your children that having good health is important to you
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Health Belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

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Question 11

A common approach in mass media health promotion campaigns includes

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A)   information about using the Internet.
B)   communication of negative consequences of unhealthy behaviours.
C)   self help clinics.
D)   both b and cE) None of the above
F) C) and D) B

Question 12

Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Given an example of each approach to prevention.

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Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention

Accepted Answer

A)   using a condom
B)   engaging in regular exercise
C)   pre conception genetic counseling
D)   taking a prescribed blood pressure medicineE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Observing a model is most likely to affect our behaviour when the model is

Accepted Answer

A)   an older person.
B)   a high status person.
C)   a person similar to us.
D)   b & cE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Jason says he would like to exercise more but simply doesn't have the money to pay for a gym membership. His behavioural intention is being most affected by

Accepted Answer

A)   personal attitude.
B)   attitudes of important others.
C)   low personal control.
D)   low motivation to comply with the wishes of others.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

The greatest percentage of adults engage in which of the following health-related behaviours

Accepted Answer

A)   Rarely snack.
B)   Eat breakfast almost every day.
C)   Exercise regularly.
D)   Average two or more drinks per day.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Manuel has just experienced a severe health scare regarding his heart. According to Weinstein, Manuel is likely to

Accepted Answer

A)   display unrealistic optimism about his future health.
B)   show unrealistic pessimism about his future health.
C)   show no change in attitudes.
D)   become very realistic about his health.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcers for increasing health behaviours

Accepted Answer

A)   type of reward
B)   income level of the person
C)   sociocultural background of the recipient
D)   the person's genderE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following psychological variables has recently been shown to play an important role in whether or not people adopt recommended health precautions during a disease outbreak

Accepted Answer

A)   Depression
B)   Anxiety
C)   Empathy
D)   FearE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Biological factors and poverty have only a small impact on health promotion programs with diverse populations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Health-Related Beahviour and Health Promotion

Which of the following has been referred to as "nature's vaccine"

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Which of the following statements about health habits/behaviours is supported by research

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Research on social class, ethnicity, and health shows

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Carol believes it unlikely that she could contract a sexually transmitted disease from her new boyfriend because he's so nice to her. Carol's reliance on irrelevant information in making sexual health decisions is a form of

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The primary outcome variable being explained/predicted in the Health Belief Model is

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According to conflict theory, the only consistently adaptive decision making pattern in the face of health risks is

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Dan is caught smoking by his parents, who are psychologists. His parents decide to make Dan stay in his room so that the behaviour will stop. This is an example of negative reinforcement.

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Which of the following health related cognitions or behaviours is less likely in older adults than in younger adults

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You want your children to grow into healthy adults. Which of the following practices will facilitate that

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Discuss the similarities and differences between the Health Belief model and the Theory of Planned Behaviour.

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A common approach in mass media health promotion campaigns includes

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Compare and contrast primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention. Given an example of each approach to prevention.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of primary prevention

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Observing a model is most likely to affect our behaviour when the model is

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Jason says he would like to exercise more but simply doesn't have the money to pay for a gym membership. His behavioural intention is being most affected by

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The greatest percentage of adults engage in which of the following health-related behaviours

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Manuel has just experienced a severe health scare regarding his heart. According to Weinstein, Manuel is likely to

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Which of the following factors influence the effectiveness of reinforcers for increasing health behaviours

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Which of the following psychological variables has recently been shown to play an important role in whether or not people adopt recommended health precautions during a disease outbreak

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Biological factors and poverty have only a small impact on health promotion programs with diverse populations.

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