Glencoe Health Chapter 3-5 (Spring 2026)

resilient

ability to adapt effectively and recover from disappointment, difficulty, or crisis.

self-esteem

how much you value, respect, and feel confident about yourself.

competence

having enough skills to do something.

hierarchy of needs

A ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the need to reach your highest potential.

self-actualization

to strive to be the best you can.

personal identity

your sense of yourself as a unique individual.

role model

someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you.

personality

a complex set of characteristics that makes you unique.

character

the distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.

integrity

a firm observance of core ethical values.

constructive criticism

non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.

sense of belonging

Feeling close to family members, friends, teachers, and others provides you with support

self-sufficiency

ability to take care of oneself

positive outlook

Seeing the bright side of life reduces stress and increases your chances of success

sense of purpose

feeling of having a clear aim to reach and set goals

Level 3 Belonging

Need to love and be loved

Level 5: Reaching Potential

need for self-actualization

Level 1: Physical

Need to satisfy basic needs of hunger, thirst, sleep, and shelter

Level 4: Feeling Recognized

Need to achieve and appreciate accomplishments

Level 2: Safety

Need to be secure from danger

chronic stress

stress associated with long-term problems that are beyond a person's control

Stress Management

ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress

Stress Response: Stage 1

Alarm (fight or flight)

Stress Response: Stage 2

Resistance (body adapts)

Stress Response: Stage 3

Fatigue

Stigma

a mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others

apathy

a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest

Adjustment Disorder

reaction to a specific life event

Anxiety Disorders

phobias, OCD, panic disorders

Impulse Control Disorders

Kleptomania, Pyromania, Self-Harm

Personality Disorders

people are unable to regulate emotions

Schizophrenia

a psychological disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression

Conduct Disorders

disorders marked by persistent breaking of the rules and violations of the rights of others

Mood Disorders

depression and bipolar disorder

Eating Disorders

anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder