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Which statement BEST captures the importance of good personal hygiene?

A
Your hygiene only affects your physical health.
B
Good hygiene habits are only important after the age of 21.
C
Women always have better hygiene than men.
D
Good personal hygiene is part of being a responsible person.
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Which of the following is NOT critical in decision making?

A
taking action independently
B
considering internal factors
C
considering external factors
D
considering decision consequences
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A student sets a goal to improve academic performance. Which of the following represents a subjective measurement of progress toward that goal?

A
improved grades on individual assignments
B
higher letter grades at the end of the academic year
C
a greater sense of accomplishment
D
remembering facts learned in class
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Which of the following tasks would BEST help an individual achieve a goal to obtain a driver's license?

A
practicing driving
B
reviewing the vehicle manual
C
understanding inspection laws
D
saving for a car
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Which of the following tasks would least help an individual achieve a goal to safely lose weight?

A
finding an exercise partner
B
buying newer, smaller clothes
C
adopting a daily exercise regimen
D
establishing healthy eating habits
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What is the MOST likely consequence of setting unrealistic goals?

A
The individual will achieve a result greater than expected.
B
The individual will experience greater motivation toward reaching the goal.
C
The individual will become discouraged and stop working toward the goal.
D
The individual will reach the goal, but be discouraged from making any goals in the future.
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What is the purpose of brainstorming during the development of an action plan?

A
It keeps the list of action steps to a minimum.
B
It increases the likelihood that key points will be included.
C
It ensures that only essential items are included on the list of action steps.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is the most important step in the process of setting goals?

A
brainstorming
B
devising a way to achieve the goals
C
determining a long list of goals
D
measuring progress toward achieving goals
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The BEST way to correct a poor decision is to __________.

A
stop, blame, and react
B
yell, apologize, and move on
C
stop, think, and go
D
pause, ignore, and talk
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Which of the following is an example of a healthy short-term goal?

A
bench press an additional 100 pounds
B
lose 40 pounds
C
eat nutritious meals
D
improve grades from one academic year to the next
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Which of the following is a characteristic of making good decisions?

A
acting impulsively
B
not following a decision-making process
C
overlooking the impact on others
D
carefully analyzing the decision
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Which of the following is NOT a short-term fitness goal?

A
working out 3 times a week
B
losing 1 pound per week
C
establishing healthier nutritional habits
D
eating twice as many fruits each day
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When creating the final version of your action plan all of the following are true EXCEPT:

A
all of the goals that you created for yourself are realistic and can be met
B
all of the goals reflect the same specific topic
C
you have created a time frame for yourself in which to achieve your goals
D
each goal is flexible and can be easily modified
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Why is it important that goals be measurable?

A
It is easier to determine when a measurable goal is met than an unmeasurable one.
B
Motivation is improved when progress is measurable.
C
Having measurable goals increases the likelihood that the goals will be attained.
D
all of the above
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Which of the following would NOT be an example of a long-term goal?

A
lose 30 pounds in eight months
B
run a marathon in two years
C
lift weights every other day this week
D
qualify for a triathlon in one year

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