Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. One of the most important factors influencing health behavior change is commitment to change.
2. In assessing your health risks, it is important to ignore any emotional reaction you may experience.
3. Scientists typically consider the results of a single study to be conclusive and definitive.
4. The terms disease prevention and health promotion mean the same thing.
5. The slogan “a society in which all people live long, healthy lives” accurately expresses the general goals of Healthy People 2020.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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