30 Questions
According to the biopsychosocial model of health behavior, health and illness stem from a combination of which factors?
Biological, psychological, and social factors
What is the definition of wellbeing?
The state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy
Which of the following are dimensions of an individual's health and wellbeing?
Environmental, social, biological, lifestyle, spiritual, vocational, societal, and socioeconomic factors
Which theory of health behavior proposes that people engage in positive or negative health habits based on their beliefs about the health threat and the effectiveness of the recommended behavior?
Health belief model
According to the transtheoretical model, what are the five stages of behavioral change?
Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance
What is the primary health threat second only to nicotine?
Obesity
What percentage of Australians are overweight or obese according to body mass index (BMI) assessments?
Over 50%
What are the underlying causes of obesity?
Both genetic and environmental factors
What is the most preventable cause of illness today?
Cigarette smoking
Which factors influence an individual's health and wellbeing according to the biopsychosocial model?
Biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors
Which of the following barriers to health promotion is NOT mentioned in the text?
Societal barriers
What is the psychobiological process that refers to a challenge to a person's capacity to adapt to inner and outer demands?
Stress
Which model identifies two stages in the process of stress and coping?
Lazarus's model
What are events that often lead to stress called?
Stressors
How can stress affect physical health indirectly?
By leading to behaviors that weaken the body's defenses or lead to exposure to pathogens
What type of coping involves changing the situation to deal with the stressor itself?
Problem-focused coping
What does social support refer to?
The presence of others in whom a person can confide and from whom the individual can expect help and concern
What is the term for a person creating a new narrative and renewed philosophy about life after a traumatic experience?
Post-traumatic growth
Which factors contribute to an individual's health and wellbeing, according to the text?
All of the above
What is the term for individuals who seemingly stop making active efforts to alleviate their hardships due to discrimination?
Low-effort syndrome
Which of the following is a major problem in society today?
Alcohol dependence
What are the four broad barriers to health promotion?
Individual barriers, family barriers, health system barriers, community and cultural barriers
Why do most people who do not wear condoms, tan excessively, or use alcohol or other drugs do so?
For self-presentation reasons
What are the three stages of the general adaptation syndrome proposed by Selye?
Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
What are the two stages in Lazarus' model of stress and coping?
Primary appraisal, secondary appraisal
What are events that often lead to stress called?
Stressors
What is the impact of stress on health and mortality primarily through?
Its effects on the immune system
Which personality trait has been linked to heart disease?
Type A behavior pattern
What are the major strategies for coping with stress?
Trying to change the situation directly, changing perception, changing emotions, seeking social support
What does health psychology study?
Psychological influences on health and illness
Test your knowledge on the biopsychosocial model of health behavior and theories of health behavior in this quiz. Explore the influences on health, illness, and responses to illness.
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