EXER-290 Final Exam Study Guide
questions well answered already passed
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
questions well answered already passed
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
