Wellness Personal Wellness 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a SMART wellness goal?
- I will try to exercise more often
- I will walk 30 minutes every weekday for the next 4 weeks (Correct answer)
- I will be healthier by the end of the year
- I will do some form of self-care whenever I feel like it
Correct answer: I will walk 30 minutes every weekday for the next 4 weeks
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — '30 minutes every weekday for 4 weeks' meets all five criteria.
Question 2: Chronic dehydration is most associated with which of the following wellness impacts?
- Improved concentration and alertness
- Reduced risk of kidney stones
- Fatigue, impaired cognition, and mood changes (Correct answer)
- Accelerated muscle recovery after exercise
Correct answer: Fatigue, impaired cognition, and mood changes
Even mild dehydration can cause fatigue, difficulty concentrating, headaches, and irritability, affecting overall daily wellness.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of a 'rest day' in a physical fitness routine?
- To avoid building muscle too quickly
- To allow the body to repair micro-tears in muscle tissue and restore energy (Correct answer)
- To reduce the calorie deficit created during workouts
- To mentally reset motivation by skipping exercise
Correct answer: To allow the body to repair micro-tears in muscle tissue and restore energy
Rest days allow muscles to repair and grow stronger, and they prevent overtraining syndrome and reduce injury risk.
Question 4: Which dimension of wellness involves finding meaning and purpose in life?
- Physical wellness
- Occupational wellness
- Spiritual wellness (Correct answer)
- Intellectual wellness
Correct answer: Spiritual wellness
Spiritual wellness encompasses a sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater than oneself, regardless of religious affiliation.
Question 5: Which of the following best supports long-term habit formation?
- Starting with large, ambitious changes to maximize motivation
- Relying on willpower alone to maintain consistency
- Attaching a new behavior to an existing daily routine (habit stacking) (Correct answer)
- Rewarding yourself only after a full month of success
Correct answer: Attaching a new behavior to an existing daily routine (habit stacking)
Habit stacking links new behaviors to established cues, reducing the cognitive effort needed to remember and initiate them.
Question 6: What does a Body Mass Index (BMI) primarily measure?
- Body fat percentage relative to muscle mass
- Weight relative to height as a general health screening tool (Correct answer)
- Cardiovascular fitness level
- Metabolic rate at rest
Correct answer: Weight relative to height as a general health screening tool
BMI is a simple ratio of weight to height squared used as a population-level screening indicator, not a direct measure of body fat or fitness.
Question 7: Which coping strategy is considered most constructive for managing workplace stress?
- Avoiding all challenging tasks to preserve energy
- Venting frustration to colleagues without seeking solutions
- Using problem-focused strategies like prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries (Correct answer)
- Increasing caffeine intake to maintain performance under pressure
Correct answer: Using problem-focused strategies like prioritizing tasks and setting boundaries
Problem-focused coping addresses the source of stress directly through action, which is more effective long-term than avoidance or venting.
Wellness Personal Wellness 3
Which of the following is an example of a SMART wellness goal?