CWP Core Competencies 3

Question 1

The social-ecological model of health behavior suggests that behavior change is influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal, organizational, community, and policy levels in addition to individual factors

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Only individual psychological factors

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Genetic predispositions exclusively

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Medical interventions and pharmacology

Question 2

Which communication technique involves summarizing what a client has said to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

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Open-ended questioning

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Affirmation

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Information giving

Question 3

A wellness practitioner working within their scope of practice would APPROPRIATELY:

Accepted Answer

Provide evidence-based wellness education and behavior coaching

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Diagnose a client with clinical depression

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Prescribe supplements to treat a medical condition

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Perform clinical assessments reserved for licensed clinicians

Question 4

Self-determination theory proposes that intrinsic motivation is supported by meeting which three basic psychological needs?

Accepted Answer

Autonomy, competence, and relatedness

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Safety, belonging, and esteem

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Purpose, mastery, and autonomy

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Achievement, affiliation, and power

Question 5

Health literacy in a wellness context refers to:

Accepted Answer

A client's capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make appropriate decisions

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The ability to read and write at a high school level

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Knowledge of medical terminology

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Understanding of pharmacological treatments

Question 6

The wellness wheel model is BEST used as a tool for:

Accepted Answer

Assessing relative balance across multiple life dimensions

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Diagnosing physical diseases

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Calculating body mass index

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Evaluating cardiovascular fitness

Question 7

A practitioner applying the health belief model would focus on increasing a client's perceived:

Accepted Answer

Susceptibility and benefits while reducing perceived barriers

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External locus of control

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Dependency on the practitioner

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Social support network size