Hyun’s grandfather died of colon cancer at age 48, and his father had surgery and chemotherapy for colon cancer at age 45. Hyun has therefore resigned himself to the idea that he, too, will develop colon cancer. In this situation, Hyun is demonstrating

A person with a body weight more than 10% above a recommended healthy weight is considered

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

What percentage of Americans age 20 and over are obese?

What percentage of Americans age 20 and over are obese?

Luci has worked as a customer service representative for two years. She believes that this job has improved her ability to cope with a variety of stressful situations and is confident in her ability to do so. Luci is exhibiting which of the following personality traits?

Paula maintained her normal weight during her freshman year in college. During her sophomore year, she moved into an apartment with two friends who are overweight. The three regularly enjoy high-calorie meals together, and Paula has gained more than twenty pounds. She wants to lose weight, but it seems as if, whenever she plans to prepare a healthful, low-calorie meal, her roommates come home with a box of pizza or take-out burgers and fries. What type of influence are her friends having on her behavior?

Brian has a history of “road rage” and extreme competitiveness, as well as a high level of distrust and a cynical approach to life. Stress researchers would most likely identify Brian as having what type of personality?

Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following a new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of

Brenda is going on a ski trip over spring break and has 12 weeks to get in shape. She purchased an elliptical trainer and started working out on it for 10 minutes each day. Each week, she will increase her workout by 10 minutes until she can exercise for one hour. If she finds that is too rigorous, she will only add 5 minutes to her workout each week. Which of the following behavior-change techniques is Brenda using to get in shape for her trip?