H+W GRADE A Q&A
At the beginning of the 20th century, the average life expectancy for both men and
women was below 50 years. - (correct answer)true
1. By the 1950s, the impact of personal health choice on disease patterns was a widely
research and accepted concept. - (correct answer)false
The actual leading cause of death in the United States is tobacco use. - (correct
answer)true
The determinants of health refer only to the genetic factors that influence health -
(correct answer)false
Health promotion focuses primarily on modifiable risk factors. - (correct answer)true
Primary prevention relies mainly on the health care system and highlights specific
medical interventions. - (correct answer)false
What did the Seven Countries Study demonstrate? - (correct answer)B. The association
between blood cholesterol level and coronary heart disease was consistent across
cultures.
.
In the second half of the 20th century, all of the following were noted as playing a
significant role in changing the health of Americans except: - (correct answer)sporting
events
By 1950, approximately what percent of Americans smoked? - (correct answer)42%
, Based on the figure 1.1, the spheres of the social ecological model consist of: - (correct
answer)the environment
What is one of the key themes in the field of health promotion? - (correct
answer)empowerment
Knowledge is considered a pre-condition for changing behaviors - (correct answer)true
Self-efficacy is a construct used in multiple models and theories. - (correct answer)true
1. Individuals typically progress linearly along the Transtheoretical Model's stages of
change. - (correct answer)false
The Health Belief Model is based on value-expectancy theory. - (correct answer)true
1. The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that all variables are within a person's
control. - (correct answer)false
Which of the following is not an identified construct as outlined in the theory of planned
behavior? - (correct answer)self-efficacy
Testimonials are an example of: - (correct answer)observational learning
Diagnosis of diabetes or a public service announcement are both examples of: - (correct
answer)cue to action
Social cognitive theory primarily emphasizes: - (correct answer)A. The relationship of an
individual and their surrounding environment
At the beginning of the 20th century, the average life expectancy for both men and
women was below 50 years. - (correct answer)true
1. By the 1950s, the impact of personal health choice on disease patterns was a widely
research and accepted concept. - (correct answer)false
The actual leading cause of death in the United States is tobacco use. - (correct
answer)true
The determinants of health refer only to the genetic factors that influence health -
(correct answer)false
Health promotion focuses primarily on modifiable risk factors. - (correct answer)true
Primary prevention relies mainly on the health care system and highlights specific
medical interventions. - (correct answer)false
What did the Seven Countries Study demonstrate? - (correct answer)B. The association
between blood cholesterol level and coronary heart disease was consistent across
cultures.
.
In the second half of the 20th century, all of the following were noted as playing a
significant role in changing the health of Americans except: - (correct answer)sporting
events
By 1950, approximately what percent of Americans smoked? - (correct answer)42%
, Based on the figure 1.1, the spheres of the social ecological model consist of: - (correct
answer)the environment
What is one of the key themes in the field of health promotion? - (correct
answer)empowerment
Knowledge is considered a pre-condition for changing behaviors - (correct answer)true
Self-efficacy is a construct used in multiple models and theories. - (correct answer)true
1. Individuals typically progress linearly along the Transtheoretical Model's stages of
change. - (correct answer)false
The Health Belief Model is based on value-expectancy theory. - (correct answer)true
1. The Theory of Planned Behavior suggests that all variables are within a person's
control. - (correct answer)false
Which of the following is not an identified construct as outlined in the theory of planned
behavior? - (correct answer)self-efficacy
Testimonials are an example of: - (correct answer)observational learning
Diagnosis of diabetes or a public service announcement are both examples of: - (correct
answer)cue to action
Social cognitive theory primarily emphasizes: - (correct answer)A. The relationship of an
individual and their surrounding environment
