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A Wellness Way of Life, 5/e

Gwen Robbins, Ball State University
Debbie Powers, Ball State University
Sharon Burgess, Ball State University

Understanding Wellness

Multiple Choice Quiz


1	The most important factor in determining overall health, longevity, and well-being is
		A)	luck.
		B)	exposure to infectious diseases.
		C)	occupational hazards.
		D)	controllable personal behaviors.
		E)	heredity.


2	According to research, which of the following lifestyle habits has NOT been identified as being significantly linked to health and longevity?
		A)	fastening your seat belt.
		B)	eating a lot of fruits and vegetables.
		C)	attending church regularly.
		D)	managing stress.
		E)	getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night.


3	Healthy People 2010 is a publication emphasizing
		A)	the importance of all Americans having health insurance.
		B)	a national strategy for controlling physician's fees.
		C)	specific health goals for the nation.
		D)	financial plans for covering the health-care costs of our aging population.
		E)	a national strategy for finding a cure for cancer and AIDS.


4	The wellness concept emphasizes which of the following?
		A)	reliance upon the health-care system.
		B)	personal responsibility for well-being.
		C)	a complete "absence of disease".
		D)	adequate medical insurance coverage.
		E)	exercising to maximum heart rate every day.


5	Which of the following is NOT considered a dimension of wellness?
		A)	medical
		B)	emotional
		C)	occupational
		D)	environmental
		E)	physical


6	Being able to appreciate the differences in people is an example of a positive trait in which dimension of wellness?
		A)	social
		B)	spiritual
		C)	occupational
		D)	intellectual
		E)	emotional


7	Spiritual wellness involves which of the following?
		A)	belief in a higher power, being, or energy force greater than oneself.
		B)	possessing a clear set of values.
		C)	feelings of purpose, meaning, and direction in life.
		D)	feelings of hope about the future.
		E)	all of the above are included in the spiritual dimension.


8	Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects growth in wellness?
		A)	assessment
		B)	willpower
		C)	knowledge
		D)	motivation
		E)	skills and management techniques


9	Which of the following is true regarding the wellness lifestyle?
		A)	College age is the best time to begin wellness living.
		B)	The rewards of wellness are delayed.
		C)	Living to a very old age is a guarantee.
		D)	It involves gaining personal control of your life.
		E)	All of the above choices are true.


10	Which of the following is true regarding societal norms?
		A)	Societal norms can be changed.
		B)	Many current societal norms encourage a sedentary lifestyle.
		C)	The advertising industry strongly affects societal norms.
		D)	Societal norms are unwritten codes of conduct that permeate our lives.
		E)	All of the above are true.


11	High-level wellness is synonymous with longevity.
		A)	true
		B)	false


12	There are seven dimensions of wellness.
		A)	true
		B)	false


13	Assessment is an essential factor for growth in wellness.
		A)	true
		B)	false


14	A key ingredient in wellness living is having a lot of luck and good genetics.
		A)	true
		B)	false


15	Part of self-responsibility in wellness is recognizing what you can and cannot control.
		A)	true
		B)	false

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