PBH101 Introduction to Public Health Chapter 1 Quiz: Wellness & Lifestyle Management

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What is the difference between health and wellness?

Health is about making conscious decisions, while wellness is about the overall condition of the body.

Health is only related to the mind, while wellness is related to the body.

Health focuses on optimal health and vitality, while wellness focuses on risk factors.

Health refers to the absence of illness, while wellness encompasses all dimensions of well-being. (correct)

What was the second leading cause of death in the United States in 2020-2021?

Kidney disease

Diabetes mellitus

Malignant neoplasms (cancer) (correct)

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis

How do changes in one dimension of wellness affect the others?

Changes in one dimension positively impact all other dimensions.

Changes in one dimension have no impact on the others.

Changes in one dimension often affect other dimensions as they interact continuously. (correct)

Changes in one dimension negatively impact all other dimensions.

In what areas can conscious decisions affect risk factors for wellness?

In physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being aspects Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle factor was not listed as a contributing factor to Alzheimer's disease deaths?

Diet Signup and view all the answers

Which condition had alcohol and obesity as lifestyle factors leading to deaths?

Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis Signup and view all the answers

Which condition was associated with smoking and obesity as contributing factors?

Chronic lower respiratory diseases Signup and view all the answers

What does wellness depend on according to the text?

Conscious decisions that affect risk factors Signup and view all the answers

What was the percentage of deaths caused by Covid-19 out of the total deaths in 2020-2021?

13.3% Signup and view all the answers

How is health defined in the text?

The overall condition of body or mind and the presence or absence of illness or injury Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle factor was NOT listed as a contributor to heart disease deaths?

Alcohol Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to encompassing all dimensions of well-being?

Wellness Signup and view all the answers

What is the major difference between life span and health span?

Life span is how long we live, while health span is how long we stay healthy Signup and view all the answers

What did public health achievements during the 20th century contribute to American life expectancy?

Added more than 25 years to life expectancy Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'locus of control' refer to in the context of reaching wellness through lifestyle management?

The extent to which a person believes they have control over events in their life Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that can influence an individual's health even when heredity or environment is a negative factor?

Personal health behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What were the main reasons for the decline in U.S. life expectancy between 2014 and 2017 according to the text?

Opioid and obesity epidemics Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended strategy for individuals who experience setbacks or relapses in their efforts to change behavior?

Planning for relapse Signup and view all the answers

What kind of disease is communicable from one person to another?

Infectious disease Signup and view all the answers

Which factor strongly correlates to life span according to the text?

Smoking Signup and view all the answers

In reaching wellness through lifestyle management, what is an important step in building motivation to change unhealthy behaviors?

Examining the pros and cons of change Signup and view all the answers

According to the stages of change model, which stage involves a person not considering changing their unhealthy behavior?

Precontemplation Signup and view all the answers

What did the improvements in public health in the 21st century include according to the text?

Steep decline in childhood lead poisoning Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals enhance their readiness to change unhealthy behaviors according to the text?

By understanding the stages of change model Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advice given in the text regarding setbacks?

Learn from relapse and use that knowledge to deal with setbacks. Signup and view all the answers

How are the stages of change best conceptualized in the text?

As a spiral where people cycle back through previous stages but are farther along each time they renew their commitment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the acronym 'SMART' used for in the context of setting goals?

Outlining characteristics of effective goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time frame–specific. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of creating a personalized plan according to the text?

Blaming others for setbacks. Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested to be included in a behavior change contract?

A statement of your goal and your commitment to reaching it. Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended in the text for dealing with challenges when making changes?

'Devise a plan of action: Get what you need. Modify your environment. Control related habits. Reward yourself. Involve the people around you. Plan for challenges.' Signup and view all the answers