Question 1

The idea of workplace safety began with the concept of _____ safety.

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The answer of The idea of workplace safety began with...

Question 2

Which of the following factors does NOT appear to influence an individual's decision to seek health care

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual factors
B)  Family and community factors
C)  Number of health care providers in a community
D)  Health care systems

Question 3

"Mercy killing" is another name for _____.

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The answer of "Mercy killing" is another name for _____....

Question 4

_____ refers to the cultural, economic, and organizational influences that contribute to an individual's health status.

Accepted Answer

A)  Health psychology
B)  Human welfare
C)  Ecology
D)  Health policy

Question 5

_____ is an example of a support group that guides and advises individuals attempting to lose weight through the use of formal and informal group sessions.

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The answer of _____ is an example of a support...

Question 6

Approximately 2,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S.result in death each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Frequent weighing is associated with an increase in weight gain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The _____ is an oath taken by many physicians to "first do no harm" to any individual or patient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medical oath
B)  Hippocratic oath
C)  Physician's oath of service
D)  Service provider's oath

Question 9

Health policy is not considered a form of health advocacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The most effective health intervention programs develop the evaluation plan

Accepted Answer

A)  By using an interdisciplinary treatment team.
B)  By evaluating the successes and failures of past health intervention programs.
C)  At the beginning of the program.
D)  After the program has been completed.

Question 11

Identify and define 5 self-advocacy behaviors used to monitor health.

Accepted Answer

1. Seeking regular medical check-ups: Th...

Question 12

The PATH program was a cardiovascular health program designed for _____ living in New York City.

Accepted Answer

A)  Children under the age of 10
B)  Adolescent girls
C)  Adolescent boys
D)  Young adults

Question 13

Researchers are currently investigating the potential link between _____ and higher rates of autism in children over the past 10-15 years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethyl mercury
B)  Calcium
C)  Some antibiotics
D)  Potassium chloride

Question 14

Community-based health intervention programs recognize that an individual is linked to their social context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first step in health advocacy is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Effectively address one's own health needs.
B)  Evaluate the short- and long-term goals of a health program.
C)  Participate in a wellness check exam.
D)  Understand the variables involved in change.

Question 16

A study conducted by Lowe et al.(2005)  found that all but one of the following factors influenced an individual's likelihood of seeking care from someone other than their primary care physician:

Accepted Answer

A)  Patient volume
B)  Training experience of the physician
C)  Availability of evening appointments
D)  Range of medical services available in office

Question 17

Which of the following states currently allows doctors to engage in physician-assisted suicides

Accepted Answer

A)  Oregon
B)  Washington
C)  California
D)  New York

Question 18

In the early years of the profession, health psychologists focused primarily on

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumer-provider communication.
B)  Individual and community health issues.
C)  Demographic barriers to health care.
D)  Ecological variables involved in the administration of adequate health care.

Question 19

Timely medical advice is a form of health advocacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Community-based participatory programs generally include _____ as part of the planning team.

Accepted Answer

A)  City representatives
B)  Allied health professionals
C)  Physicians
D)  Community members

Exam 13: The Health Psychologists Role: Research, Application, and Advocacy

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Frequent weighing is associated with an increase in weight gain.

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Community-based participatory programs generally include _____ as part of the planning team.

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The first step in health advocacy is to

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Which of the following states currently allows doctors to engage in physician-assisted suicides

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The idea of workplace safety began with the concept of _____ safety.

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Approximately 2,000 cases of skin cancer in the U.S.result in death each year.

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_____ refers to the cultural, economic, and organizational influences that contribute to an individual's health status.

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Which of the following factors does NOT appear to influence an individual's decision to seek health care

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Community-based health intervention programs recognize that an individual is linked to their social context.

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Timely medical advice is a form of health advocacy.

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In the early years of the profession, health psychologists focused primarily on

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"Mercy killing" is another name for _____.

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Health policy is not considered a form of health advocacy.

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The _____ is an oath taken by many physicians to "first do no harm" to any individual or patient.

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Researchers are currently investigating the potential link between _____ and higher rates of autism in children over the past 10-15 years.

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The PATH program was a cardiovascular health program designed for _____ living in New York City.

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A study conducted by Lowe et al.(2005) found that all but one of the following factors influenced an individual's likelihood of seeking care from someone other than their primary care physician:

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_____ is an example of a support group that guides and advises individuals attempting to lose weight through the use of formal and informal group sessions.

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