10 Questions
What are the leading causes of heart disease?
Tobacco, obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle
What are the leading causes of cancer?
Tobacco, improper diet, alcohol, environmental exposure
What are the leading causes of stroke?
Tobacco, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle
What are the leading risk factors for accidental injuries?
Safety belt non-use, alcohol, home hazards
What are the leading risk factors for chronic lung disease?
Tobacco, environmental exposure
What is the definition of locus of control?
Beliefs about what causes particular outcomes.
What is the difference between internal and external locus of control?
Internal locus of control means you have personal control over outcomes, while external locus of control means outside forces determine outcomes.
What are the four components of locus of control?
Internal, external, environment, powerful others.
What are the leading risk factors for heart disease?
Tobacco, obesity, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle.
What are the leading risk factors for stroke?
Tobacco, high blood pressure, cholesterol, sedentary lifestyle.
Test your knowledge on the leading causes of death and disease risk factors in this Health Psychology quiz. Identify the key factors contributing to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and accidental injuries. Challenge yourself with Professor Lenny Vartanian's Models of health behaviour in PSYC 3331.
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