EXER-290 Final Exam Study Guide
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What are the levels of influence in the socioecological model? - correct answer ✔(1) Intrapersonal
Level or individual factors, (2) Interpersonal Level or surrounding group influences; (3) Community Level
including institutional or organizational factors, community factors, and public policy factors
What level on the socioecological model can affect a person's ability to manage a 'healthy" lifestyle? -
correct answer ✔Community level (specifically public policy)
Discuss how theory can be used to understand factors that can enhance and impede the process of
behavior change. - correct answer ✔Theory guides the search for reasons why people do or do not
engage in certain health behaviors; it helps pinpoint what planners need to know before they develop
public health programs; and it suggests how to devise program strategies that reach target audiences
and have an impact. Theory also helps to identify which indicators should be monitored and measured
during program evaluation
The Health Belief Model (HBM) - correct answer ✔Addresses the individual's perceptions of the threat
posed by a health problem (susceptibility, severity), the benefits of avoiding the threat, and factors
influencing the decision to act (barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy).
The Stages of Change (Transtheoretical) Model - correct answer ✔Describes individuals' motivation and
readiness to change a behavior.
Define Health - correct answer ✔State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define Wellness - correct answer ✔A conscious, deliberate process that requires being aware of and
making choices for a more satisfying lifestyle or more successful existence.
, Physical Wellness - correct answer ✔Maintenance of a healthy body, good physical health habits, good
nutrition and obtaining appropriate healthcare.
Emotional Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves the ability to express feelings, enjoy life, adjust to
emotional challenges, cope with stress, and traumatic life experiences.
Social Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves relationships with friends, family, and the community.
Having an interest in and concerns for the needs of others and humankind
Spiritual Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves having a meaning and purpose as well as a sense of
balance and peace.
Intellectual Wellness - correct answer ✔Lifelong learning, application of knowledge learned and sharing
knowledge.
Environmental Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves being and feeling physically safe. Having safe and
clean surroundings. Having access to clean air, food and water.
Occupational Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves participating in activities that provide meaning and
purpose including employment
Financial Wellness - correct answer ✔ability to have financial resources to meet practical needs. A
sense of control and knowledge about personal finances
ACSM and the CDC weekly recommendations for physical activity in healthy adults aged 18-65. - correct
answer ✔-150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week
-2x per week of muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle
groups
Question and answers verified to pass
2025/2026
What are the levels of influence in the socioecological model? - correct answer ✔(1) Intrapersonal
Level or individual factors, (2) Interpersonal Level or surrounding group influences; (3) Community Level
including institutional or organizational factors, community factors, and public policy factors
What level on the socioecological model can affect a person's ability to manage a 'healthy" lifestyle? -
correct answer ✔Community level (specifically public policy)
Discuss how theory can be used to understand factors that can enhance and impede the process of
behavior change. - correct answer ✔Theory guides the search for reasons why people do or do not
engage in certain health behaviors; it helps pinpoint what planners need to know before they develop
public health programs; and it suggests how to devise program strategies that reach target audiences
and have an impact. Theory also helps to identify which indicators should be monitored and measured
during program evaluation
The Health Belief Model (HBM) - correct answer ✔Addresses the individual's perceptions of the threat
posed by a health problem (susceptibility, severity), the benefits of avoiding the threat, and factors
influencing the decision to act (barriers, cues to action, and self-efficacy).
The Stages of Change (Transtheoretical) Model - correct answer ✔Describes individuals' motivation and
readiness to change a behavior.
Define Health - correct answer ✔State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Define Wellness - correct answer ✔A conscious, deliberate process that requires being aware of and
making choices for a more satisfying lifestyle or more successful existence.
, Physical Wellness - correct answer ✔Maintenance of a healthy body, good physical health habits, good
nutrition and obtaining appropriate healthcare.
Emotional Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves the ability to express feelings, enjoy life, adjust to
emotional challenges, cope with stress, and traumatic life experiences.
Social Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves relationships with friends, family, and the community.
Having an interest in and concerns for the needs of others and humankind
Spiritual Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves having a meaning and purpose as well as a sense of
balance and peace.
Intellectual Wellness - correct answer ✔Lifelong learning, application of knowledge learned and sharing
knowledge.
Environmental Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves being and feeling physically safe. Having safe and
clean surroundings. Having access to clean air, food and water.
Occupational Wellness - correct answer ✔Involves participating in activities that provide meaning and
purpose including employment
Financial Wellness - correct answer ✔ability to have financial resources to meet practical needs. A
sense of control and knowledge about personal finances
ACSM and the CDC weekly recommendations for physical activity in healthy adults aged 18-65. - correct
answer ✔-150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week
-2x per week of muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle
groups
