Question

name: handwritten date: handwritten
instructions: this assessment will help me understand what you already know about health topics we’ll cover this semester. answer each question to the best of your ability. there are no \wrong\ answers - this is just to see where we’re 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 actions that improve health. Option a is giving medical advice (not advocacy), c is following trends (not advocacy), d is avoiding people (opposite of advocacy). Option b matches the definition of supporting health - improving actions.

To advocate for mental health awareness, a single Instagram story (a) is not enough. Telling friends to feel better (c) is not effective advocacy. Avoiding the topic (d) is not advocacy. Researching and creating an evidence - based presentation (b) is a well - thought - out and effective way to advocate.

Options a, b, and d are positive influences of social media on wellness. The question asks for negative influence. Promoting unrealistic body standards (c) is a negative impact on wellness.

Answer:

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

Question 2