Question

physical health & safety course pre - assessment
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date:
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instructions: this assessment will help me understand what you already know about health topics well cover this semester. answer each question to the best of your ability. there are no \wrong\ answers - this is just to see where were starting! estimated time: 30 minutes.

part a: multiple choice (20 points)
circle the letter of the best answer.
unit 1: advocacy & social media wellness

1. what is health advocacy?

a) giving medical advice to friends
b) supporting or promoting actions that improve health for yourself and others
c) following health trends on social media
d) avoiding people with health problems

1. which of these would be the most effective way to advocate for mental health awareness at your school?

a) posting a single instagram story
b) researching facts, creating an evidence - based presentation, and presenting to student council
c) telling your friends they should feel better
d) avoiding the topic completely

1. how can social media negatively influence wellness?

a) it connects you with supportive communities
b) it provides access to health information
c) it can promote unrealistic body standards and comparison
d) it helps you stay in touch with friends

1. when evaluating health information on social media, you should:

a) believe everything that gets lots of likes
b) only trust information from celebrities
c) check if the source is credible and evidence - based
d) assume all health posts are accurate

1. the \i care\ advocacy model stands for:

a) identify, create, act, relay, examine
b) inspire, convince, argue, repeat, exit
c) internet, communication, apps, research, evidence
d) include, care, act, respect, empathy

Explanation:

Question 1

Health advocacy is about promoting actions that improve health. Option a is incorrect as giving medical advice requires expertise. Option c is about following trends, not advocacy. Option d is avoiding, which is opposite. Option b matches the definition of supporting health - improving actions.

To advocate effectively, evidence - based and organized efforts are best. Option a (single Instagram story) is not impactful. Option c (telling friends to feel better) is not evidence - based advocacy. Option d (avoiding) is not advocacy. Option b involves research, creating a presentation, and presenting to student council, which is a structured and effective advocacy method.

The question is about negative influence. Options a, b, and d are positive aspects of social media. Option c (promoting unrealistic body standards and comparison) is a well - known negative impact on wellness.

Answer:

b) Supporting or promoting actions that improve health for yourself and others

Question 2