HSC316 Module 2 Exam 1 Latest 2020 JULY

HSC316 MIND, BODY AND HEALTH

Module 2 Exam 1

The basic goal of which kind of therapy is to help the client identify and challenge his or her own automatic thoughts?

Cognitive behavior therapy

Interpersonal therapy

Psychoanalysis

Group therapy

Ecological models help health and fitness professionals understand both supportive influences as well as barriers for behavior change. Which of the following layers are generally included in ecological models?

Intrapersonal level

Societal and cultural level

Organizational level

Community level

All of the above

Which of the following is an/are effective behavior-change skill(s)?

Self-monitoring

Problem solving

Cognitive restructuring

Setting goals and making specific plans

All of the above

Changing the environment in ways that promote (or at least do not inhibit) desirable behaviors is called:

environmental re-engineering.

shaping.

stimulus restructuring.

trigger prevention.

The temporal and adherence aspects of change are commonly referred to as:

processes of change.

positions of change.

stages of change.

none of the above

People are more likely to want to approach things that they believe they are capable of doing and avoid things that they do not think they can do. This is an example of:

the Health Belief Model.

self-liberation.

self-efficacy.

self-talk.

questions invite clients to give the professional more information, tell their stories, and paint a broader picture.

Basic

Closed

Complex

Open

Clients can learn to identify the thinking that leads to excuses to engage in unhealthy behaviors. With practice, clients can also learn to replace automatic thought patterns that lead to unwanted behaviors with more productive thinking. These actions are examples of what behavior-change skill?

Cognitive restructuring

Self-monitoring

Problem solving

Setting goals

The overarching goal of health and fitness professionals is to help clients ____ health behaviors and ____ their behavior-change plans.

mitigate; neglect

assess; obsess about

decide to improve; stick to

find fault with; avoid

Behavior-change practitioners often describe helpful goals as SMART, which stands for:

sound, malleable, autonomous, rejuvenating, training-specific

simple, manageable, achievable, reputable, team-oriented

specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound

scheduled, mobile, active, reasonable, time-tested

Which of the following are benefits of self-monitoring?

Increase in clients’ self-awareness of behaviors

Accountability of client to health-care professional due to surveillance of records

More work for client to do, teaches time-management

All of the above

A and B

People’s abilities to employ self-regulation skills during a behavior-change program are strongly associated with what characteristic?

Self-healing

Self-image

Self-efficacy

Self-worth

Constant activation of the stress response is referred to as:

acute stress response.

continuous stress.

chronic stress response.

none of the above

When people react immediately to a stressor, their acute stress response entails what physical actions?

Increased heart rate

Tensed muscles

Deep, slow breathing

All of the above

A and B

The goal of ____ is not to eliminate stress (since this is impossible and probably undesirable) but to improve people’s ability to reduce feelings of stress once they have addressed a stressor and not spend excess time in prolonged periods of chronic stress.

stress management

anger management

learning optimism

healthbehavior change

Type D personality refers to:

disappointed.

disenchanted.

distressed.

none of the above

Migraine headaches result from:

loud sounds and very bright lights.

vascular changes that lead to increased blood volume in the blood vessels of the head.

full body muscle tension.

consuming excess sugar and caffeine.

Which of the following health problems of the digestive system can worsen with chronic stress?

Gingivitis

Esophageal spasms

Ulcers

Irritable bowel syndrome

All of the above

If a client is short on time and needs to fit in both exercise and some form of stress reduction on a regular basis, what might a health and fitness professional recommend?

Advise clients to use exercise as a break from problems.

Suggest exercising with a friend to build social support.

Encourage present-moment awareness during exercise.

Do a physical activity that is enjoyable.

All of the above

Focusing on the present moment and breathing, and practicing nonjudgmental awareness of one’s physical and psychological experience, is known as:

stress relief.

problem-focused coping.

mindfulness.

self-talk.

The mineralocorticoid ____causes the kidneys to retain sodium and water—an action that increases blood volume and, consequently, blood pressure.

epinephrine

aldosterone

cortisone

oxytocin

Stress is characterized by feelings of anxiety and tension that occur when people feel that the ____ they are experiencing exceed(s) their ____ for coping.

excitement; motivation

demands; abilities and resources

anger; focus

uncertainty and confusion; practical experience

The components of TABP that appear to be the strongest predictors of poor health outcomes are feelings of anger and hostility and a negative, cynical outlook. What is TABP?

Total anger borderline personality

Type Abehavior pattern

Temporary addictive behavior pattern

Type A bandwidth problem

What are some of the benefits of time management practices such as clarifying life priorities?

Helps identify time wasters

Makes more time for rewarding experiences

Reduces feeling overwhelmed by too many roles and obligations

All of the above