Midterm Practice Test Review Flashcards

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the midterm practice test, focusing on health, stereotypes, and developmental theories.

Healthy People 2030

The initiative in charge of public health objectives for the nation, overseen by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Stereotyping

The act of generalizing traits or behaviors to individuals based on their cultural or demographic group.

Determinants of health

Factors that influence health outcomes, including behaviors, biology, social environment, and physical environment.

OSHA Act

The Occupational Safety and Health Act; requires employers to ensure workplace safety and report workplace accidents.

Cognitive component of attitudes

Refers to the beliefs or thoughts that individuals hold about a social group.

Multidisciplinary team

A group consisting of professionals from various fields working together to provide comprehensive care.

Object permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Ethnocentrism

The belief that one’s own culture is superior to others.

Coping Skills

Strategies or behaviors that help manage stress and adapt to challenging situations.

Cultural Stereotyping

The oversimplified view that all individuals from a certain culture behave the same way.