CH 1 & 2 Test

1.

1 point

Studies have shown that as people become more educated, the general health of population improves.

True

False

2.

1 point

Your physical health involves your ability to make and keep friends.

True

False

3.

1 point

Which of the following best describes the health triangle?

To be truly healthy, all three sides need to be in balance

When two sides of the triangle are strong, the third will take care of itself

The triangle has two sides that are more important to overall health than the other.

It is best to focus on improving one side of the triangle at a time

4.

1 point

Your beliefs and attitudes about what is important that help guide your behavior are your

decision-making skills

role models

values

options

5.

1 point

The term "health skills" refers only to those skills that help you improve your level of physical fitness.

True

False

6.

1 point

Which of the following accurately describes setting and reaching a goal?

Breaking a goal down into smaller goals will only distract you.

Check your progress periodically and make any necessary adjustments

Asking friends or family for help in reaching your goal is cheating.

Punishment for failure is a better motivator than a reward for meeting a goal

7.

1 point

Having good refusal skills can help you firmly say "no" to engaging in unhealthful behaviors

True

False

8.

1 point

Which is an internal influence on your health?

friends

likes/dislikes

media

family

9.

1 point

Holding your empty cup until you fin da trash can to toss it into is an example of

citizenship

fairness

respect

trustworthiness

10.

1 point

The key to conflict resolution is

knowing when to give up and quit arguing

having respect for the other person's rights

continuing the discussion until you get your way

believing in yourself enough to convince the other person you are right

11.

1 point

Having good character

cannot be learned

means always pleasing others

benefits others as well as yourself

means always doing what adults tell you

12.

1 point

Which of the following is necessary for effective communication?

making sure your facial expressions and gestures refect your verbal message

speaking in a sarcastic tone

interrupting the speaker to ask questions

using "you" messages to explain your point

13.

1 point

The dynamic nature of our health means that

it changes very slowly

it is constantly changing

we have litter control over it

it is largely inherited

14.

1 point

Food, holidays, religion, traditions, and language are all components of culture.

True

False

15.

1 point

Developing good character has no impact on one's physical health.

True

False

16.

1 point

A health-literate individual

understands basic health information and services and uses these sources to promote health and wellness

believes only what he or she wants to believe about health

understands that serious diseases only strikes the elderly

Puts his or her own health before any other consideration

17.

1 point

Family members are often the people who best support your goals and promote your health.

True

False

18.

1 point

Core ethical values, such as responsibility, honesty, and respect, differ greatly across cultures and age groups.

True

False

19.

1 point

When evaluating health information, it is usually not necessary to check the validity of the source.

True

False

20.

1 point

Longevity refers to how long a person lives.

True

False