14 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the Agent-Host-Environment Model?
To predict illness rather than promote wellness
What does the 'Agent' element of the Agent-Host-Environment Model refer to?
Any environmental factor or stressor that can lead to illness or disease
What does the 'Illness-Wellness Continuum' model illustrate?
Two arrows pointing in opposite directions and joined at a neutral point
What is the primary purpose of using health-illness continua (grids or graduated scales) according to the text?
To measure a person's perceived level of wellness
Which of the following factors is NOT considered an external variable affecting health?
Innate temperament and activity level
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements about lifestyle is INCORRECT?
Lifestyle is not influenced by personal characteristics.
What is the potential consequence of having an inadequate social support network?
All of the above
Based on the example provided in the text, which of the following statements is CORRECT?
A man who was abused as a child may physically abuse his own children.
Which of the following statements about the relationship between standard of living and health is TRUE?
Higher income groups tend to have better hygiene and food habits.
Which of the following is NOT considered an internal variable that influences a person's health status, beliefs, and behaviors?
Socioeconomic status
Which of the following is an example of a culturally related health belief?
Health and illness are associated with the amount and quality of blood in the body
The text states that internal variables are often described as 'nonmodifiable' because:
They are not under conscious control
Which of the following is a key characteristic of health beliefs?
They may or may not be based on factual information
Which of the following is NOT considered a health behavior?
Controlling one's genetic makeup
Test your knowledge about the models and paradigms that researchers have developed to explain health and wellness, aiming for the best healthcare status. Explore concepts related to health as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and how transformative change can be applied to individuals and communities facing health barriers.
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