BPK 140 MIDTERM COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026
◉ T/F: Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates
in the late twentieth century.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Social support is not important for motivation during a
behaviour change program.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Belief that you are in control of your own life is known as
having an internal locus of control.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of
success.
Answer: True
◉ According to the stages of change model, people at this stage do
not think they have a problem and do not intend to change their
behaviour:
,a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
e. Maintenance.
Answer: a. Precontemplation
◉ The precontemplation stage is best characterized by:
a. an awareness of the problem
b. a modification of behaviour
c. a belief that there is no need for change
d. a planning for change
e. a commitment to a timeline.
Answer: c. a belief that there is no need for change
◉ The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a
given task is termed
a. self-esteem
b. self-concept
c. self-efficacy
,d. self-fulfilling prophecy
e. self-worth.
Answer: c. self-efficacy
◉ In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from
_____ to _____.
a. infectious diseases; chronic disease
b. accidents; AIDS
c. childbirth; infectious diseases
d. heart disease; cancer
e. chronic disease; tuberculosis.
Answer: a. infectious disease; chronic disease
◉ According to the "SMART" criteria; a behaviour change such as
"drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being:
a. realistic
b. truthful
c. too easy
d. specific
e. timely.
, Answer: d. specific
◉ Which of the following is NOT an example of a social determinant
of health?
a. Obtaining a permanent job
b. Identifying as being part of a marginalized population
c. Having "good genes"
d. Early childhood experience
e. Having a post-secondary degree.
Answer: c. Having "good genes"
◉ An individual has spoken to her physician about the risks of
obesity and is determined to start losing weight in the near future.
Which stage of change best describes this scenario?
a. Action
b. Contemplation
c. Precontemplation
d. Preparation
e. Maintenance.
Answer: b. Contemplation
GUIDE 2026
◉ T/F: Poor lifestyle choices can be directly linked to mortality rates
in the late twentieth century.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Social support is not important for motivation during a
behaviour change program.
Answer: False
◉ T/F: Belief that you are in control of your own life is known as
having an internal locus of control.
Answer: True
◉ T/F: Working toward realistic goals will increase your chances of
success.
Answer: True
◉ According to the stages of change model, people at this stage do
not think they have a problem and do not intend to change their
behaviour:
,a. Precontemplation
b. Contemplation
c. Preparation
d. Action
e. Maintenance.
Answer: a. Precontemplation
◉ The precontemplation stage is best characterized by:
a. an awareness of the problem
b. a modification of behaviour
c. a belief that there is no need for change
d. a planning for change
e. a commitment to a timeline.
Answer: c. a belief that there is no need for change
◉ The belief in one's ability to be successful in the performance of a
given task is termed
a. self-esteem
b. self-concept
c. self-efficacy
,d. self-fulfilling prophecy
e. self-worth.
Answer: c. self-efficacy
◉ In the past 100 years, the major causes of death have shifted from
_____ to _____.
a. infectious diseases; chronic disease
b. accidents; AIDS
c. childbirth; infectious diseases
d. heart disease; cancer
e. chronic disease; tuberculosis.
Answer: a. infectious disease; chronic disease
◉ According to the "SMART" criteria; a behaviour change such as
"drink eight cups of water every day" is an example of being:
a. realistic
b. truthful
c. too easy
d. specific
e. timely.
, Answer: d. specific
◉ Which of the following is NOT an example of a social determinant
of health?
a. Obtaining a permanent job
b. Identifying as being part of a marginalized population
c. Having "good genes"
d. Early childhood experience
e. Having a post-secondary degree.
Answer: c. Having "good genes"
◉ An individual has spoken to her physician about the risks of
obesity and is determined to start losing weight in the near future.
Which stage of change best describes this scenario?
a. Action
b. Contemplation
c. Precontemplation
d. Preparation
e. Maintenance.
Answer: b. Contemplation
