Chapter 01
Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

True / False Questions
 
1. The wellness concept defines health as the absence of disease. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-01 Wellness; The New Heatlth Goal
 
2. Striving to recognize symptoms of disease is a characteristic of physical wellness. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness
 
3. To have spiritual wellness one must practice organized religion. 
FALSE

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4. An individual who balances income and expense appropriately and stays out of debt is an ideal example for financial wellness. 
TRUE

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5. The level of happiness and fulfillment one gains through work is referred to as occupational wellness. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness
 
6. In 1900, a person was most likely to die of diseases brought on by poor living conditions. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge
 
7. Prevention is the most effective way of dealing with chronic disease. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge

8. Heart disease, cancer, and stroke are examples of infectious diseases. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge
 
9. The Canadian government has a vital interest in the health of all Canadians, since a healthy population is a nation's greatest resource. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-04 National Wellness Goals
 
10. Physical fitness is defined as a set of physical attributes that allows the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
11. Playing physically active video games and practicing yoga does not have an impact on a sedentary lifestyle. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness

12. Alcohol and drug intoxication are a notable factor in death and disability among older adults. 
FALSE

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Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
13. In total, 69% of Canadians lead a sedentary life. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
14. Despite all medical advances, cancer diagnosis is on the rise. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
15. Most health problems occur at the same rate for men and women. 
FALSE

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Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness

16. Alcohol and drug intoxication are notable factors in the death and disability of young people, mainly through unintentional injuries. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
17. Regular exercise is a crucial factor in preventing chronic disease. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health
 
18. Regular exercise is associated with a decrease in blood pressure. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health
 
19. Healthy lifestyle strategies, such as maintaining a healthy body weight, avoiding substance abuse, and exercising regularly, help to prevent infectious disease. 
FALSE

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-06 Reaching Wellness Through Lifestyle Management

20. Someone with an external locus of control blames their obesity on factors that they feel they have no control over. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
21. People in the contemplation stage of change, wonder about possible courses of action, and have a clear strategy on how to achieve them. 
FALSE

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Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
22. Both short and long-term benefits from behaviour change could be used as a motivating force. 
TRUE

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23. People seldom progress through the stages of change in a straightforward, linear way; rather, they tend to move to a certain stage and then slip back to a previous stage before resuming their forward progress. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change

24. Breaking your plan into smaller steps that are easy to accomplish, may help with reducing procrastination. 
TRUE

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Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
25. A website confirming to a set of guidelines or criteria for quality and accuracy can be determined to be a good source of information. 
TRUE

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change

Multiple Choice Questions
 
26. All of the following are true about measures to prevent cancer, EXCEPT: 
A. risk of cancer can be reduced by eating sensibly.
B. risk of cancer can be reduced by exercising regularly.
C. risk of cancer can be reduced by living a sedentary life.
D. risk of cancer can be reduced by having regular screening tests.

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Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-01 Wellness; The New Heatlth Goal

27. All of the following are characteristics identified with emotional wellness, Except: 
A. Good self-esteem
B. Avoiding harmful habits
C. Self-acceptance
D. Optimism

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Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-01 Wellness; The New Heatlth Goal
 
28. Getting regular medical check-ups is a quality identified with: 
A. Physical wellness
B. Emotional Wellness
C. Spiritual wellness
D. Interpersonal wellness

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Topic: 01-01 Wellness; The New Heatlth Goal
 
29. Altruism is commonly identified with: 
A. Physical wellness
B. Emotional Wellness
C. Spiritual wellness
D. Interpersonal wellness

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Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-01 Wellness; The New Heatlth Goal

30. Which of the following would be a quality identified with physical wellness? 
A. Self-acceptance
B. Being a health care advocate
C. Attending church
D. Making healthy food choices

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Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness
 
31. Which one of the following behaviours best describes physical wellness? 
A. Learning more about strategy when playing squash
B. Making responsible decisions about your sexual activities
C. Acting compassionately
D. Cultivating a support network of caring friends and/or family

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32. Optimism, trust and self-confidence are components of: 
A. physical wellness.
B. emotional wellness.
C. spiritual wellness.
D. interpersonal wellness.

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33. In searching for answers on marine life in the Atlantic Ocean, Steve picks up a new hobby of scuba diving; which of the following component of wellness is he fostering? 
A. Emotional wellness
B. Intellectual wellness
C. Social wellness
D. Physical wellness

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34. Which of the following best describes emotional wellness? 
A. Ability to understand and accept one's feelings
B. Getting regular medical checkups
C. Being open to new ideas
D. Finding principles by which to live your life

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35. Sharon was rear ended by a drunk driver and missed one year of work. After a year of anger, Sharon decides to forgive the driver who hit her. Which one of the following dimensions of wellness is she fostering? 
A. Mental health
B. Occupational health
C. Forgiveness
D. Spiritual wellness

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36. Interpersonal wellness: 
A. involve developing a network of caring people.
B. require a great degree of self-confidence.
C. ability to share feeling with others.
D. require an active, creative mind.

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37. Environmental, wellness includes: 
A. trust.
B. creativity.
C. meditation.
D. recycling

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38. The Brown family decides to ban all pesticides from their shopping list. Which component of wellness is this family advocating? 
A. Social
B. Spiritual
C. Intellectual
D. Environmental

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Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness

39. Jordon exercises regularly and has a healthy diet but has a bad habit of smoking when out with friends. Which dimension of Jordon's wellness is being compromised the most? 
A. Interpersonal
B. Environmental
C. Emotional
D. Physical

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Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness
 
40. Life expectancy in 1900 was approximately 57 years. What was the biggest reason for the high mortality rate? 
A. Poor environmental conditions
B. High incidence of heart disease and cancer
C. A large number of natural disasters
D. Poor justice system in dealing with high rates of crime

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge
 
41. The most serious threat to one's health in the early 1900s was: 
A. coronary heart disease.
B. cancer.
C. infectious disease.
D. stroke.

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge

42. The average life expectancy in the past 100 years has gradually increased. Which of the following did not contribute to that? 
A. Public health campaigns
B. Medical advances
C. Infectious disease
D. Better environmental conditions

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge
 
43. What are the three leading causes of death in Canada? 
A. Cancer, diabetes, and car accidents
B. Hypertension, stroke, and renal disease
C. Heart disease, stroke, and cancer
D. Diabetes, osteoporosis, and AIDS

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
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44. ___________ lifestyle is common among Canadians today. 
A. Healthy eating habits
B. Regular physical activity
C. Healthy lifestyle choices
D. Sedentary lifestyle

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Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge

45. ___________________ is a set of physical attributes that allows the body to respond or adapt to the demands and stress of physical effort. 
A. Physical activity
B. Physical strength
C. Physical fitness
D. Physical condition

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46. Sedentary lifestyle, along with diets that are too high in calories, fat, and added sugars increase the risk of developing _____. 
A. colitis
B. chronic disease
C. muscular dystrophy
D. skin disorders

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
47. All of the following describes a typical Canadian diet, Except: 
A. Too high in calories
B. Too high in fiber
C. Too high in added sugars
D. Too high in unhealthy fats

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Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness

48. All of the following involve poor choices of stress management, EXCEPT: 
A. Regular alcohol consumption
B. Regular excessive eating
C. Regular exercise
D. Regular excessive smoking

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Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
49. Good strategies for achieving and maintaining a healthy body weight include: 
A. healthy lifestyle choices.
B. Regular exercise
C. skipping meals when you notice a little weight gain.
D. good sleeping habits

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
50. When contemplating a change in behaviour, its good to start small by identifying one behaviour you want to change; this is referred to as the: 
A. unwanted behaviour.
B. behaviour change
C. will produce obstacles for changing your behaviour.
D. target behaviour

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health

51. The first step in changing a health-related behaviour is: 
A. making a personal contract.
B. obtaining knowledge and information.
C. identifying the target behaviour.
D. setting specific goals.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health
 
52. When choosing a target behaviour to change, you maximize your chances of success by: 
A. changing all your negative behaviours at once.
B. starting with a complicated behaviour first.
C. starting with something simple like refraining from snacking before going to bed.
D. combining behaviours such as starting exercise and stopping smoking.

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Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health
 
53. For most people, motivation is increased by: 
A. setting only long-term goals.
B. avoiding any social pressures associated with the behaviour.
C. not focusing on the negatives of the behaviour.
D. raising consciousness about the problem behaviour.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change

54. Locus of control is best defined as: 
A. strong motivational power.
B. the figurative "place" one considers responsible for events in his or her life.
C. the friends and family who influence your life.
D. a reward system responsible for positive lifestyle changes.

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Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
55. The primary determinant of behaviour in people with a strong internal locus of control is found in: 
A. their environment
B. fate
C. their genetics
D. themselves

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
56. If you have an external locus of control, believing you have a genetic predisposition to cancer can: 
A. reinforce your motivation to take appropriate action.
B. sabotage your efforts to take appropriate action.
C. enhance your locus of control.
D. lead to a greater sense of control over your life.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change

57. Donna is about 25 pounds overweight, has tried a variety of diets, and has repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that almost all of her relatives are overweight and none of them have ever been successful in their attempts to lose weight. Donna can best be described as: 
A. being not courageous.
B. having an external locus of control.
C. having an internal locus of control.
D. being a victim of heredity.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
58. What is the barrier to change for someone who does not want to go to a gym because they feel too big? 
A. Blaming
B. Rationalizing
C. Procrastination
D. Low self esteem

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
59. Relapse is common when attempting to quit smoking. What is the most common impediment for accomplishing a goal to quit for good? 
A. Maintaining motivation
B. Not seeing health benefits quickly enough
C. Increased blood pressure
D. Failure to keep setting goals

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change

60. Which of the following effectively describes the contemplation stage? 
A. People at this stage are not sure if they have a problem
B. People at this stage, outwardly modify their behaviour
C. People at this stage plan to take an action within a month
D. People at this stage are aware they have a problem, and are planning to take action within a month

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change
 
61. In the "stages of change" model, the pre-contemplation stage describes: 
A. an awareness of the problem.
B. modification of behaviour.
C. belief that there is no need for change.
D. planning for change.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change
 
62. Which of the following statements is false about behaviour change? 
A. Behaviour change is a lifestyle process.
B. Behaviour change cultivates healthy behaviours.
C. Behaviour change can be difficult.
D. Behaviour change often occurs quickly.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse

63. When working toward a healthy behaviour it is important to: 
A. examine the pros associated with changing the target behaviour and ignore the cons of the behaviour change.
B. examine how your target behaviour is affecting your current health and wellness.
C. Examine and tackle all bad habits and change them at once.
D. Examine and focus on the internal locus of control.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse
 
64. When you are dealing with a behaviour change, setbacks do happen. Which of the following is not an appropriate approach to deal with that situation? 
A. Forgive yourself
B. Challenge the problem
C. Give yourself credit for the achievements thus far
D. Move on

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Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse
 
65. During a behaviour change program, John fails to keep up with the plan. What does this refer to? 
A. Relapse
B. Contemplation
C. Termination
D. Maintenance

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse

66. The key to a successful behavioural change program is: 
A. a well-designed guidebook.
B. speed and aggressiveness.
C. a plan that sets goals.
D. a qualified therapist.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan
 
67. The order in which the steps in a behaviour change program are implemented is: 
A. analyze data, monitor behaviour, devise plan, set goals, and make contract.
B. monitor behaviour, analyze data, set goals, devise plan, and make contract.
C. set goals, devise plan, make contract, analyze data, and monitor behaviour.
D. devise plan, make contract, set goals, monitor behaviour, and analyze data.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan
 
68. Which one of the following is the most effective strategy for quitting smoking? 
A. Setting long term goals and visualize
B. Taking a nicotine replacement pill
C. Hypnosis
D. Modifying your environment

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan

69. Which of the following is NOT an example of controlling environmental stimuli that provoke an individual to smoke? 
A. Asking a roommate to swim with you 3 times a week to reduce the smoking urges
B. Choosing to spend evening leisure in a smoking permitted zone
C. Studying in the library instead of near the student union snack bar
D. Posting and sharing your exercise log in with your friends

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan
 
70. A personal contract for behaviour change: 
A. states your objective and gives details of your plan for behaviour change.
B. records the circumstances surrounding your target behaviour.
C. prioritizes the various behaviours that you currently enjoy.
D. assesses your motivation for changing a health behaviour.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan
 
71. All of the following are positive examples of staying with your program plan, EXCEPT: 
A. consistently changing your commitment to the program.
B. focusing on one's success, and getting the promised reward
C. telling oneself that the behaviour change plan applies on weekends too.
D. once a physical activity program has started, identifying beneficial aspects of it continuously.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-12 Putting Your Plan into Action

72. In a behaviour change program, a trap related to social influences might be: 
A. enlisting the aid of friends in your pursuit.
B. selecting appropriate behaviours to target.
C. trying to get friends or family to change their behaviour.
D. breaking your steps to behaviour change into smaller tasks.

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
73. Which of the following does not describe social influence? 
A. Trying to get your friends to change their behaviour so you can all do things together
B. Encouraging your partner to be more supportive of your exercise program by joining you
C. Repeated commercials that encourage you to try their new menu items when you are trying to lose weight
D. Shutting out all social situations that may make you relapse

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Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
74. In order to ensure that a behaviour change program continues, it is best to: 
A. avoid anticipating potential problems.
B. change the parts of the plan that are giving you problems.
C. ignore the reactions of your friends.
D. put unflattering pictures of yourself on your desk.

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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It

75. A lack of motivation or commitment to change an unwanted behaviour may be due to a: 
A. strong inner drive that does not support change.
B. lack of negative effects.
C. strong social support system.
D. high level of self-confidence.

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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
76. The choices of techniques and level of effort of a behaviour change program: 
A. should never change, because one should focus on their goal always.
B. should always be easy, to ensure the person succeeds.
C. may need to be re-evaluated, to ensure the persons success.
D. does not necessarily help one achieve their goal.

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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
77. A stress barrier to a behaviour change plan: 
A. will always remain throughout the changing process and one should ignore it.
B. will help motivate the person to do their best.
C. should not be considered and one should stick to the plan.
D. may allow one to learn a stress management technique.

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It

78. Which one of the following is the best strategy to suggest to someone who keeps putting off their plan to exercise? 
A. This person simply has no desire to exercise.
B. Devise a time management strategy
C. Advise them to drop some of the things that is making them too busy
D. Advise them to change their goal

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Blooms: Analyze
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
79. Which is an example of rationalization? 
A. I'll start an exercise program just as soon as the semester is over.
B. Next year is when I'll start to exercise.
C. I couldn't exercise today since I had to visit a friend.
D. I just don't like to go to the gym.

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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It
 
80. Which one of the following is NOT an example of blaming? 
A. I'll start my walking program when I get some sunscreen.
B. My workout partner did not call me to go to the fitness center.
C. I'll participate in my exercise program only on days when boyfriend joins me.
D. I did not have time to dry my hair before work, so I'll walk tomorrow.

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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-13 Staying with It

81. All of the following are ideal characteristics of a website providing health related information, EXCEPT: 
A. the site abides by the guidelines for quality and accuracy.
B. the site provides the qualification of the authors.
C. the site provides excellent evidence-based health information.
D. the site promotes a product, with misleading language.

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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change
 
82. When reviewing health-related websites, all of the following are ideal questions to ask, EXCEPT: 
A. How popular is the health-care product?
B. How often is the website updated?
C. What and how is the site promoting a product?
D. What are the primary sources of presented information?

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Blooms: Understand
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change

Short Answer Questions
 
83. ________________ wellness is defined by the livability of ones surroundings. 
Environmental

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness

84. _________________ disease is one that develops over a long period of time. 
Chronic

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-03 New Opportunities for Taking Charge
 
85. _________________ injury is one that occurs without harm being intended. 
Unintentional

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness
 
86. Cultivating healthy behaviours and working to overcome unhealthy ones are lifestyle management decisions referred to as _________________. 
behaviour change

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-06 Reaching Wellness Through Lifestyle Management
 
87. The behaviour one identifies to change is referred to as the _________________. 
target behaviour

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-07 Getting Serious About Your Health

88. _________________ is referred to as one's ability to take action and perform a specific behaviour. 
Self-efficacy

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-08 Building Motivation to Change
 
89. During the _________________ stage, people outwardly modify their behaviour and their environment. 
action

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change
 
90. In the behaviour change model, individuals who slip or return to old habits are experiencing a _________________. 
relapse

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse

91. Friends and family members, helping you identify target behaviours and understand their impact on the people around you, is a good example of _________________. 
social support

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-11 Developing Skills for Change: Creating a Personalized Plan
 
92. What are the various dimensions of wellness? Quote an example for each from your personal life. 
1. Physical
2. Emotional
3. Intellectual
4. Interpersonal
5. Spiritual
6. Environmental

For examples: Answers will vary.

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Blooms: Apply
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 01-01 Describe the dimensions of wellness.
Topic: 01-02 The Dimensions of Wellness

93. What are the three key initiatives developed to tackle obesity by the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Health Ministers as part of the Pan-Canadian Public Health Network? 
Supportive Environments: making social and physical environments where children line, learn and play more supportive of physical activity and healthy eating;

Early Action: identifying the risk of overweight and obesity in children and addressing it early; and,

Nutritious Foods: looking at ways to increase the availability and accessibility of nutritious foods and decrease the marketing of foods and beverages high in fat, sugar and/or sodium to children.

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-02 Identify the major health problems in Canada today and discuss their causes.
Topic: 01-04 National Wellness Goals
 
94. What are the various behaviours that contribute to wellness? 
1. Be physically active
2. Choose a healthy diet
3. Maintain a healthy body weight
4. Manage stress effectively
5. Avoid tobacco, drug and limit alcohol consumption
6. Protect yourself from disease and injury
7. The role of other factors in health and wellness

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-03 Describe the behaviours that are part of a wellness lifestyle.
Topic: 01-05 Behaviours That Contribute to Wellness

95. Identify and describe the various stages that enhance one's readiness to change. Provide an example for each. 
Precontemplation: People at this stage do not think they have a problem and do not intend to change their behaviour. They may be unaware of the risks associated with their behaviour or may deny them. They may have tried unsuccessfully to change in the past and may now feel demoralized and think the situation is hopeless. They may also blame other people or external factors for their problems. People in the precontemplation stage believe that there are more reasons or more important reasons not to change than there are reasons to change.

Contemplation: People at this stage know they have a problem and intend to take action within 6 months. They acknowledge the benefits that behaviour change will have for them but are also very aware of the costs of changing-to be successful, people must believe that the benefits of change outweigh the costs. People in the contemplation stage wonder about possible courses of action but don't know how to proceed. There may also be specific barriers to change that appear too difficult to overcome.

Preparation: People at this stage plan to take action within a month or may already have begun to make small changes in their behaviour. They may be engaging in their new, healthier behaviour, but not yet regularly or consistently. They may have created a plan for change but may be worried about failing.

Action: During the action stage, people outwardly modify their behaviour and their environment. The action stage usually requires the greatest commitment of time and energy, and people in this stage are at risk for reverting to old, unhealthy patterns of behaviour.

Maintenance: People at this stage have maintained their new, healthier lifestyle for at least 6 months. Lapses may have occurred, but people in maintenance have been successful in quickly re-establishing the desired behaviour. The maintenance stage can last for months or years.

Termination: For some behaviours, a person may reach the sixth and final stage of termination. People at this stage have exited the cycle of change and are no longer tempted to lapse back into their old behaviour. They have a new self-image and total self-efficacy with regard to their target behaviour.

For examples: Answers will vary.

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change

96. What are the various sources for evaluating health information? 
Go to the original source: Media reports often simplify the results of medical research. Find out for yourself what a study really reported, and determine whether it was based on good science. What type of study was it? Was it published in a recognized medical journal? Was it an animal study, or did it involve people? Did the study include a large number of people? What did the study's authors actually report?
Watch for misleading language: Reports that feature "breakthroughs" or "dramatic proof" are probably hype. A study might state that a behaviour "contributes to" or is "associated with" an outcome; this does not prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
Distinguish between research reports and public health advice: Do not change your behavior based on the results of a single report or study. If an agency such as Health Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society urges a behaviour change, however, you should follow its advice. Large, funded organizations issue such advice based on many studies, not a single report.
Remember that anecdotes are not facts: A friend may tell you he lost weight on some new diet, but individual success stories do not mean the plan is truly safe or effective. Check with your doctor before making any serious lifestyle changes.
Be skeptical: If a report seems too good to be true, it probably is. Be wary of information contained in advertisements. An ad's goal is to sell a product, even if there is no need for it, and sometimes even if the product has not been proven to be safe or effective.
Make choices that are right for you: Friends and family members can be a great source of ideas and inspiration, but you need to make health-related choices that work best for you.

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 01-05 Explain the steps in creating a behaviour management plan to change a wellness-related behaviour.
Topic: 01-09 Enhancing Your Readiness to Change

97. Identify the three suggested steps, that provide a plan to deal with relapse, when attempting a behaviour change? 
1. Forgive yourself. A single setback isn't the end of the world, but abandoning your efforts to change could have negative effects on your life.
2. Give yourself credit for the progress you have already made. You can use that success as motivation to continue.
3. Move on. You can learn from a relapse and use that knowledge to deal with potential setbacks in the future.

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Blooms: Remember
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 01-04 List some of the available sources of wellness information and explain how to think critically about them.
Topic: 01-10 Dealing with Relapse