In the Management of Chronic Disease, Modest Amounts of Exercise--Say

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the management of chronic disease, modest amounts of exercise--say, 2.5 hr per week--can ______.

• A) do little except break a sweat or make one short of breath
• B) encourage weight loss, but that's about it
• C) encourage weight loss and relieve depression, but not affect disease progression
• D) not only encourage weight loss and relieve depression but also slow disease progression

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Definitions:

Habitual Ways

Patterns or routines of behavior that are repeated regularly and tend to occur subconsciously.

Defensive Pessimism

A strategy where individuals set low expectations for their performance in order to prepare for possible negative outcomes.

Cognitive Strategy

Approaches or techniques that an individual employs to process information, solve problems, and enhance learning or memory.

Worse Performance

A lower level of achievement or effectiveness in carrying out a task or duty compared to expected or previous results.