Health and Personal Wellness Final Laurel Springs

True or False? Gender, age, and race are all examples of non-controllable risk factors.

True

What are the three sides to the health triangle?

Physical, mental, & social

What is defined as an overall state of wellbeing?

Wellness

What are the six dimensions of wellness?

Physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, social, and environmental wellness.

What were the leading causes of death in the 1900s?

influenza, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and gastroenteritis

What are some examples of lifestyle factors?

poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol use, stress, and anxiety.

What is a risk factor?

Anything that increases your chances of getting a specific disease.

What are all the traits and characteristics that are passed along biologically from both parents to a child?

Heredity

What are the five stages of change?

1. Pre-contemplation; 2. Contemplation; 3. Preparation; 4. Action; 5. Maintenance

In what stage of change is the individual unaware that the problem exists?

Pre-contemplation stage

In what stage of change is the individual willing to modify their behavior to change their habit?

Action stage

In what stage of change is the individual focusing on not reverting back to their old habits?

Maintenance stage

What is the decision-making model?

A guideline to help an individual make responsible decisions.

What are the six steps to the decision-making model?

1. Describe the situation; 2. Brainstorm possible actions to take; 3. Weigh the pros and cons; 4. Evaluate your values; 5. Make your decision and take action; 6. Review your decision

What is defined as a dream that you are dedicated to; therefore you plan and work for it?

A Goal

What is defined as the goal setting process established to guide you in writing and achieving well-specified goals?

Action Plan

What is the definition of a short-term goal?

A goal that can be accomplished in a shorter amount of time.

What are the six steps in an action plan?

1. Specify the goal.
2. Specify what needs to be done.
3. Specify your support system.
4. Specify your timeframe.
5. Specify how you will track progress.
6. Specify how you will be rewarded.

True or False? According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, a person must first achieve his maximal potential before he meets his physical needs.

False

True or False? You were born with your personality, so you cannot change it.

False

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs includes the need for...?

Self-actualization

What kind of medical doctor specializes in disorders caused by damage or disease of the brain or nerve system?

Neurologist

Michelle's necklace is lost, so now she is saying that if she finds her necklace she will never take it off again. What stage of grief is she in?

Bargaining

The fight-or-flight response causes what?

An increased blood flow to the muscles.

Being sick is what type of stressor?

Biological

What are the five stages of grief?

1. Denial
2. Anger
3. Bargaining
4. Depression
5. Acceptance

The universal need includes what?

Knowing that your feelings matter.

What are the three R's to avoid being a victim of abuse?

Recognize, Report, Resist

What is defined as confirming the significance of what another person is feeling?

Validation

What is the best way to respond to negative peer pressure?

Assertively

True or False?

The ACSM guidelines for teenagers suggests that they participate in vigorous exercise for at least 20 min on at least 3 days a week.

What is the definition of metabolism ?

The process of your body utilizing the energy found in food.

What is defined as the unnecessary or improper use of a drug for non-medical purposes?

Substance abuse

True or False? Alcohol is a depressant.

True

What drug increases the risk for suicidal thoughts?

Marijuana

Jumpiness, sleeplessness, and sweating are examples of what?

Withdrawal symptoms

What STD cannot be cured?

Genital Warts

What are phagocytes?

White blood cells that group together to destroy foreign organisms.

What three elements must be present for a fire to start?

Fuel, heat, and air

What is a health insurance program that provides assistance for anyone who cannot afford medical treatment provided by the government?

Medicaid

What are the three steps to the emergency response?

1. Send for help.
2. Check the surroundings for danger.
3. Check the victim.

What type of reinforcement has the greatest impact on behavior?

Positive reinforcement

What intervention decreases the likelihood that a behavior will happen again?

Punishment

What is defined as the idea that you can change your behavior if you change your thoughts?

Cognitive-Behavioral therapy

What is the definition of Reinforcement therapy?

Creating a desired behavior by the means of rewards or punishment.

What are the six essential nutrients?

Water, Vitamins, Minerals, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fats

What is the healthiest type of fat?

Unsaturated fat

What nutrient contains amino acids that are essential for certain metabolic functions?

Protein

What is the secret to weight loss?

To burn are calories than you consume

What is the best way to prevent an STD?

Practice abstinence