Exploring Health, Wellness, and Consumerism

Physical Self

Embodiment central to personal identity and health.

7 Dimensions of Wellness

Includes physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, occupational.

Embodiment

Physical existence as a foundation for personal being.

World Health Organization (1948)

Defined health as complete well-being, not just absence of disease.

Dr. Halbert Dunn

Pioneered concept of wellness and upper health limits.

Wellness

Dynamic process of achieving optimal well-being.

Health

State of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.

Physical Dimension

Embodied aspect of self related to health.

Physical Fitness

Body's ability to function at optimal efficiency.

Skill-related Components

Factors important for athletic success, not health.

Health-related Components

Essential for daily functional activities and health.

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Ability to deliver oxygen efficiently during activity.

Muscular Strength

Maximal force exerted by a muscle against resistance.

Muscular Endurance

Sustaining repeated force against resistance over time.

Flexibility

Range of motion in joints for efficient movement.

Body Composition

Ratio of body fat to fat-free weight.

Self-Worth

How a person feels about themselves.

Body Image

Perception and feelings about one's physical appearance.

Healthy Body Image

Acceptance and respect for one's body.

Body Dissatisfaction

Negative feelings and thoughts about one's body.

Self-Acceptance

Comfort and happiness with one's appearance.

Healthy Outlook

Balanced lifestyle with positive attitudes towards health.

Negative Body Image Factors

Age, media influence, societal pressures contribute.

Medical Self-Care

Regular health checkups and self-monitoring practices.

Balance in Wellness

Essential for pursuing overall health and well-being.

Lifelong Growth Mindset

Attitude of continuous improvement in all life dimensions.

Preventive Health Behaviors

Actions taken to maintain health and prevent illness.

Agility

Ability to move quickly and easily.

Coordination

Ability to use different body parts together smoothly.

Reaction Time

Time taken to respond to a stimulus.

Power

Ability to exert maximum force in a short time.

Body Image Problems

Common issues affecting self-worth across all ages.

Body Dissatisfaction

Prevalent in midlife and youth, affecting self-esteem.

Gender Differences

Adolescent girls show more body dissatisfaction than boys.

Sexual Self

Influenced by societal standards and personal perceptions.

Low Self-Worth

Often linked to body dissatisfaction and depression.

Medial Pre-optic Area (mPOA)

Brain region crucial for sexual behavior and mate selection.

Sexually Dimorphic

Functionally different in males and females.

Perfectionist Tendencies

Associated with higher risk of body dissatisfaction.

Teasing Effects

Negative feedback can exacerbate body image issues.

Role Models

Influence body image concerns through expressed dissatisfaction.

Dopamine (DA)

Important for appetitive behaviors in the mPOA.

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Enhances DA activity, promoting appetitive behaviors.

3 Stages of Love

Lust, Attraction, and Attachment define romantic feelings.

Lust

Driven by estrogen and testosterone levels.

Attraction

Characterized by adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin.

Attachment

Involves oxytocin and vasopressin hormones.

GnRH

Regulates sex hormone release from the pituitary gland.

Hypothalamus Role

Controls endocrine system and hormone secretion.

Electrical Stimulation of mPOA

Increases mating speed in male rats.

Lesions in mPOA

Prevent mating behaviors in male rats.

Testosterone Implants

Restore mating behavior in castrated males.

Aromatase Enzyme

Converts testosterone to estrogen, influencing behavior.

Seasonal Birth Patterns

Humans exhibit fertility changes based on daylight.

Melatonin's Role

Regulates GnRH secretion and sleep patterns.

Appetitive Behaviors

Actions to attract mates, influenced by mPOA.

Mating Behaviors

Consummatory phase controlled by the mPOA.

Body Image Concerns

Can develop from societal pressures and comparisons.

Comparison to Others

Heightens risk of body dissatisfaction.

Lordosis

A mating posture influenced by the mPOA.

Gonadotropins

Hormones released by the anterior pituitary.

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Stimulates testosterone production in males.

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Essential for sperm maturation in males.

Onset of Puberty

Initial release of LH and FSH occurs.

Mountain and Prairie Voles Experiment

Study on monogamous behavior in voles.

Dopamine

Brain chemical linked to pleasure and reward.

Oxytocin

Hormone involved in bonding and childbirth.

Vasopressin

Hormone related to social behavior and bonding.

Testosterone

Male hormone influencing sexual behavior and mood.

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Symptoms affecting 48% of reproductive-age women.

Estrus

Period when females are receptive to mating.

Nonestrus Period

Females reject mating advances aggressively.

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

Severe mood changes before menstruation.

Oxidative Stress

Possible cause of PMS and PMDD symptoms.

Peripartum Depression

Depression occurring within one year of childbirth.

Romantic Love

Establishment of long-term emotional relationships.

Sexual Desire

Motivates mating and reproduction behaviors.

Oxytocin Functions

Stimulates contractions, milk release, and bonding.

Dopaminergic Reward System

Reinforces pleasure and bond formation.

Menstrual Cycle Control

LH and FSH regulate female reproductive cycles.

High Testosterone Effects

Increases interest in uncommitted sexual encounters.

Cultural Factors

Influence sexual behavior alongside hormones.

Evolutionary Perspective

Sexual receptivity may conceal female fertility.

Symptoms of PMS

Include mood swings and physical discomfort.

Bonding during Orgasm

Oxytocin release enhances partner connection.

Sexual Activity and Dopamine

Triggers pleasure and reinforces partner satisfaction.

Childbirth and Oxytocin

Facilitates labor and enhances maternal bonding.

Insula

Brain region dividing temporal, frontal, parietal lobes.

Sexual Desire

Correlated with caudal insula activity; sensory experiences.

Reproductive Success

Primary goal of sexual behavior.

Male Reproductive Strategies

Promiscuous due to potential for many offspring.

Romantic Love

Associated with rostral insula; future-oriented thinking.

Oxytocin

Hormone important for pair bonding and attachment.

Vasopressin

Hormone linked to social behaviors and bonding.

Prairie Voles

Monogamous species; strong pair bonds.

Montane Voles

Non-monogamous; abandon young early.

Female Reproductive Strategies

Selective mate choice due to reproductive costs.

Oxytocin Receptor Distribution

Influences monogamous behavior in voles.

Paternal Involvement

Improves offspring survival; promotes monogamy.

Cultural Norms

Rules dictating expected behaviors for specific sexes.