Are more Americans smoking tobacco today than ever before?
a. yes
b. no
c. the percent of smokers has remained about the same
d. today more young people smoke, but fewer adults smoke
Question 2Which is NOT an important feature to consider when selecting a weight-loss program?
a. The diet should be safe.
b. The program should include plans for weight maintenance after you have reached your goal weight.
c. The program should begin with a goal of losing weight as quickly as possible.
d. The costs should be clear and up-front.
Question 3In most cases, obesity probably results from
a. giving up smoking or alcohol
b. genetic more than other causes
c. physiological and psychological factors
d. insufficient exercise
Question 4Approximately ____ percent of Americans have a healthy BMI.
a. 15
b. 30
c. 40
d. 45
Question 5Individuals can best develop high self-efficacy by
a. fantasizing about their body ideal
b. monitoring the behaviors they wish to change
c. practicing self-deprivation
d. asking for support and encouragement from friends
Question 6With regard to health behaviors, which personality trait enables us to adopt healthy and therefore preventive behaviors?
a. introspection
b. competitiveness
c. conformity
d. self-efficacy
Question 7Which is NOT one of the traits psychologists use when describing personality?
a. conscientiousness
b. agreeableness
c. extroversion
d. happiness
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