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1
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What is the term for the process of improving the health of a population by enabling people to increase control over their health?

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Health promotion

2
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What is the term for the communication of information intended to improve knowledge about health in order to encourage people to take action to improve their health?

A

health education

3
Q

T/F: Health behavior changes are often difficult simply because people do not know how to improve or they do not have sufficient knowledge to motivate change.

A

True

4
Q

What are the 6 steps of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change?

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Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Termination
5
Q

Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model of Change is characterized by cognitive dissonance and emotional arousal?

A
Contemplation stage 
(cog dis=unsure about own behavior)
6
Q

What are the 3 common but serious mistakes people make when starting a lifestyle change? At which stage of the Transtheoretical Model is this?

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unrealistic goals, view lifestyle change as a simple willpower issue, and view the change as merely a temporary goal;

Preparation stage

7
Q

T/F: Countering involves behavior substitution during the Action Stage of the Transtheoretical Model and is one of the most powerful strategies for change.

A

True

8
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T/F: Contracting with oneself is often more powerful in written form than spoken and should take place during the contemplation stage.

A

False; Action stage

9
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Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model has the goal to retain the gains made from the change and to prevent relapse?

A

Maintenance stage

10
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What stage of the Transtheoretical Model is the ultimate goal for lifestyle change?

A

Termination stage

11
Q

T/F: Some people like AA believe that reaching the Termination stage is impossible.

A

True

12
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What is the term for a patient-centered, directive counseling style that aims to resolve the person’s ambivalence about behavior change?

A

Motivational Interviewing

13
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What does the OARS acronym stand for, which is a tool for enhancing motivation while practicing motivational interviewing?

A

O - Open ended questions
A - Affirm
R - Reflective listening
S - Summarize

14
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What does reflective listening mean?

A

listen and reflect back what you think the person is trying to say

15
Q

When using the OARS acronym, what is the purpose of asking ope-ended questions?

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trying to understand the patient’s agenda

16
Q

Which of these is not one of the 4 types of Elicit Change Talk: Optimisim about capacity to change, disadvantages/advantages of the status quo, financial evaluation, or advantages/disadvantages of change?

A

financial evaluation;

The 4th type would be Intention to change

17
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What is the purpose of reflective listening?

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By repeating back to the speaker the heard message, we correct any inaccuracies or misunderstandings. This helps both parties to clearly and fully understand.

18
Q

When creating goals, what does SMART stand for?

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Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant
Timeframe
19
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Which part of setting SMART goals is best described as stressing the importance of choosing goals that matter?

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R - Relevant goals

20
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Which part of setting SMART goals helps to keep the person grounded within a timeframe rather saying “someday”?

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T - Timely or Timeframe