Core Concepts in Health Brief, 9/e

Paul M. Insel, Stanford University, School of Medicine
Walton T. Roth, Stanford University, School of Medicine

Taking Charge of Your Health

True/False Quiz

Please answer all questions


1	Wellness requires learning about and protecting yourself from environmental hazards.
		A)	True
		B)	False


2	Personal wellness is defined primarily by a high level of cardiovascular fitness.
		A)	True
		B)	False


3	A major Healthy People 2010 objective is to increase longevity among Americans.
		A)	True
		B)	False


4	A healthy person has learned how to manage stress effectively.
		A)	True
		B)	False


5	Focusing on several target behaviors at once increases your chances of succeeding in changing the behaviors.
		A)	True
		B)	False


6	Most people are likely to be motivated by long-term goals such as avoiding disease 20 or 30 years from now.
		A)	True
		B)	False


7	Some health behaviors are difficult or impossible to change without outside assistance.
		A)	True
		B)	False


8	A good role model is a person who has reached the goal you are striving for.
		A)	True
		B)	False


9	You are more likely to succeed if you pursue your behavior change program without telling friends or family members.
		A)	True
		B)	False


10	Personal health contracts tend to set people up for failure by creating expectations that cannot be filled.
		A)	True
		B)	False

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