HEALTH BEHAVIOR THEORY FINAL EXAM
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
James is living at the shore this summer with his friends from
college. He doesn't have to be at work until 3pm each day, so he
enjoys hanging out on the beach until then. Some of his friends
wear hats and use sunblock, but James only these things on if he
is going to be on the beach for more than four hours or so. He
tans easily and never burns, so he just doesn't think about it. He
is in the stage called ______. Correct Answer Precontemplation
Miles quit smoking on New Year's Day. It's now September and
he has managed to remain smoke-free, thanks to the
encouragement of his friends and the new, smoke-free policy at
his workplace (even outside of the building). He is in the stage
called _______________. Correct Answer Maintenance
What life experience led Dr. Prochaska to initially be interested in
psychotherapy and helping people overcome their behavioral
problems? Correct Answer He saw his own father suffer and die
from depression and alcoholism and nothing he did could help his
father
,___________ refers to the process of weighing the benefits of
changing against the cost of changing. Most people do this in the
______ stage. *a. decisional balance, contemplation b. self-
efficacy, contemplation c. decisional balance, action d. self-
efficacy, action Correct Answer decisional balance; contemplation
When a person gets excited about making the behavior change,
makes a firm decision about changing and tells herself that she
really can do this, she is engaging in Correct Answer
commitment/self-liberation
What was the behavioral problem on which Prochaska studied
and formulated the Trantheoretical Model? Correct Answer
Smoking
What are some things people in maintenance should do to help
them avoid a lapse? Correct Answer d. all of the above
a.Recognize their achievement and give themselves credit for
what they have accomplished.
b. Continue to renew the commitment; don't take the new
behavior for granted.
c. Keep a healthy distance from temptation and triggers.
d. all of the above
,___________ refers to the process of weighing the benefits of
changing against the cost of changing. Most people do this in the
______ stage. Correct Answer Decisional balance; Contemplation
a. decisional balance, contemplation b. self-efficacy,
contemplation c. decisional balance, action d. self-efficacy, action
Prochaska introduces the idea of "foolish freedom", which can be
a stumbling block for a person to make a positive health change.
What is "foolish freedom"? Correct Answer It is a powerful desire
to refuse to make a healthy change simply because you want to
be in control and not be influenced by an outside idea or another
person.
When an intervention is designed so that clients receive a
program that is best suited to their stage membership, this is
called: Correct Answer d. both 1 and 2 are correct
a.stage matching
b. tailoring
c. social liberation
d. both 1 and 2 are correct
What group of people was Dr. Prochaska initially trying to reach
with his approach to behavior change? Correct Answer Self-
changers who don't want to seek professional help
, Sara used to think it was funny when she and her friends would
get really drunk and act crazy out in public. Now she sees this
behavior as childish and embarrassing, and she's ready to leave it
behind. Which process of change did she engage in to make this
shift in her thinking? Correct Answer Self-reevaluation
Dana is in denial that she drinks too much alcohol, and she
avoids people who attempt to confront her on this. Which
PROCESS of change would be most helpful for her at this point?
Correct Answer Consciousness Raising
Kevin has made a good plan to start exercising. He joined a gym
and has an initial meeting scheduled with a personal trainer next
week. He is nervous about starting to exercise and hopes that the
trainer won't be too hard on him. Which process of change will
help him in his stage to build confidence and motivation that he
can follow through with his plan? Correct Answer Commitment
(self-liberation)
What is "coaching to the gap?" Correct Answer the process of
helping a client identify where they are now and where they want
to be in the future
In the SOLER technique of counseling, the S stands for: Correct
Answer Facing the client squarely
(ACTUAL EXAM) WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
James is living at the shore this summer with his friends from
college. He doesn't have to be at work until 3pm each day, so he
enjoys hanging out on the beach until then. Some of his friends
wear hats and use sunblock, but James only these things on if he
is going to be on the beach for more than four hours or so. He
tans easily and never burns, so he just doesn't think about it. He
is in the stage called ______. Correct Answer Precontemplation
Miles quit smoking on New Year's Day. It's now September and
he has managed to remain smoke-free, thanks to the
encouragement of his friends and the new, smoke-free policy at
his workplace (even outside of the building). He is in the stage
called _______________. Correct Answer Maintenance
What life experience led Dr. Prochaska to initially be interested in
psychotherapy and helping people overcome their behavioral
problems? Correct Answer He saw his own father suffer and die
from depression and alcoholism and nothing he did could help his
father
,___________ refers to the process of weighing the benefits of
changing against the cost of changing. Most people do this in the
______ stage. *a. decisional balance, contemplation b. self-
efficacy, contemplation c. decisional balance, action d. self-
efficacy, action Correct Answer decisional balance; contemplation
When a person gets excited about making the behavior change,
makes a firm decision about changing and tells herself that she
really can do this, she is engaging in Correct Answer
commitment/self-liberation
What was the behavioral problem on which Prochaska studied
and formulated the Trantheoretical Model? Correct Answer
Smoking
What are some things people in maintenance should do to help
them avoid a lapse? Correct Answer d. all of the above
a.Recognize their achievement and give themselves credit for
what they have accomplished.
b. Continue to renew the commitment; don't take the new
behavior for granted.
c. Keep a healthy distance from temptation and triggers.
d. all of the above
,___________ refers to the process of weighing the benefits of
changing against the cost of changing. Most people do this in the
______ stage. Correct Answer Decisional balance; Contemplation
a. decisional balance, contemplation b. self-efficacy,
contemplation c. decisional balance, action d. self-efficacy, action
Prochaska introduces the idea of "foolish freedom", which can be
a stumbling block for a person to make a positive health change.
What is "foolish freedom"? Correct Answer It is a powerful desire
to refuse to make a healthy change simply because you want to
be in control and not be influenced by an outside idea or another
person.
When an intervention is designed so that clients receive a
program that is best suited to their stage membership, this is
called: Correct Answer d. both 1 and 2 are correct
a.stage matching
b. tailoring
c. social liberation
d. both 1 and 2 are correct
What group of people was Dr. Prochaska initially trying to reach
with his approach to behavior change? Correct Answer Self-
changers who don't want to seek professional help
, Sara used to think it was funny when she and her friends would
get really drunk and act crazy out in public. Now she sees this
behavior as childish and embarrassing, and she's ready to leave it
behind. Which process of change did she engage in to make this
shift in her thinking? Correct Answer Self-reevaluation
Dana is in denial that she drinks too much alcohol, and she
avoids people who attempt to confront her on this. Which
PROCESS of change would be most helpful for her at this point?
Correct Answer Consciousness Raising
Kevin has made a good plan to start exercising. He joined a gym
and has an initial meeting scheduled with a personal trainer next
week. He is nervous about starting to exercise and hopes that the
trainer won't be too hard on him. Which process of change will
help him in his stage to build confidence and motivation that he
can follow through with his plan? Correct Answer Commitment
(self-liberation)
What is "coaching to the gap?" Correct Answer the process of
helping a client identify where they are now and where they want
to be in the future
In the SOLER technique of counseling, the S stands for: Correct
Answer Facing the client squarely
