Chapter 1-3 Health and Wellness Vocabulary Flashcards (Video)

A comprehensive set of vocabulary-style flashcards covering core concepts from health, wellness, and stress management chapters for quick study and review.

Health

A state defined by the World Health Organization as complete physical, mental, and social well-being—not merely the absence of disease.

Wellness

A deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health.

Dimensions of Health

The multiple aspects of health (physical, emotional, spiritual, social, intellectual, environmental, occupational, financial, community) that together shape well-being.

HALE

Healthy Life Expectancy – the number of years lived in good health.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years a person is expected to live; affects public health planning and understanding of mortality.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes between groups (e.g., by race, sex) often linked to social, economic, and environmental inequities.

Predisposing Factors

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, values, and perceptions that influence health behavior.

Enabling Factors

Skills, resources, and facilities that help a person adopt healthy behaviors.

Reinforcing Factors

External or internal rewards and support that sustain health behaviors.

Health Belief Model (HBM)

A theory that predicts health behavior based on perceived susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, and self-efficacy.

Susceptibility

Perceived likelihood of experiencing a negative health outcome.

Severity

Perceived seriousness of a health threat.

Benefits

Perceived positive outcomes of taking a health action.

Barriers

Perceived obstacles to taking a health action.

Self-Efficacy

Confidence in one’s ability to take action and perform a health behavior.

Locus of Control

The degree to which a person believes they control their own life (internal) vs. external forces (external).

Readiness to Act

A component of HBМ referring to how ready a person is to take action based on perceived risk and benefits.

Self-Determination Theory

Theory distinguishing amotivation, external motivation, and intrinsic motivation for behavior.

SMART Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound goals used to guide behavior change.

Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative conversation style to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change.

Self-Affirmation

Reinforcing self-worth by focusing on core values to support behavior change.

Transtheoretical Model

Model of behavior change focusing on stages, processes, self-efficacy, and locus of control.

Stages of Change

Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance, Relapse – the progression through change.

Precontemplation

Stage with no intention to change; denial or unawareness.

Contemplation

Stage of recognizing the need to change and considering action.

Preparation

Stage of planning and readying to change; gathering information and deciding.

Action

Stage of actively modifying behavior according to a plan.

Maintenance

Stage of sustaining new behaviors over time.

Relapse

Returning to old behaviors; a common part of the change process.

Processes of Change

Cognitive and behavioral activities that facilitate change.

Consciousness-Raising

Increasing knowledge about oneself or the problem.

Social Liberation

Environmental changes that support new behaviors.

Emotional Arousal

Experiencing feelings about the problem and solutions (dramatic relief).

Self-Reevaluation

Reassessing one’s self-image with the change.

Commitment

Acknowledging responsibility for changing behavior.

Rewards

Positive reinforcement for progress toward change.

Countering

Replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthier ones.

Environmental Control

Restructuring surroundings to reduce risk of relapse.

Helping Relationships

Supportive connections that aid behavior change.

Self-Efficacy (revisited)

Confidence in one’s ability to cope with challenges; linked to success in changing behavior.

Locus of Control (revisited)

Perceived source of control over life events; internal vs. external.

Mindfulness

Present-moment awareness that supports well-being and stress management.

Sleep Hygiene

Practices that improve sleep quality (consistent schedule, limit screens, avoid caffeine/alcohol late, etc.).

Insomnia

Persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep.

Depression

A mood disorder with persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms affecting functioning.

Anxiety Disorders

Group of disorders including GAD, panic disorder, phobias, OCD, PTSD; common among students.

PTSD

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder – trauma-related disorder with reexperiencing and avoidance symptoms.

ASD (Acute Stress Disorder)

Trauma-related disorder with onset within days to a month after exposure.

Suicide Prevention Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Crisis Text Line, The Trevor Project, etc.

Major Depressive Disorder

Severe form of depression with significant impairment lasting weeks or longer.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Chronic, excessive worry and physical symptoms lasting at least six months.

Panic Disorder

Repeated, unexpected panic attacks and ongoing fear of another attack.

Phobias

Persistent, excessive fears of specific objects or situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming and distressing.

ADHD

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication challenges and restricted interests.

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual; health disparities and rights focus.

Minority Stress

Chronic stress faced by marginalized groups due to stigma and discrimination.

Microaggressions

Subtle, often unintentional discriminatory comments or actions (microassaults, microinsults, microinvalidations).

Suicide Risk Prevention

Recognizing warning signs, seeking help, and using crisis resources.

SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Impact

COVID-19 identified as a global traumatic event affecting mental health and well-being.

GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome)

Three-stage model of stress response: Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion.

Fight-or-Flight

Immediate physiological response to threat: increased heart rate, respiration, and energy mobilization.

Neustress

Neutral or non-immediate stressor that can still trigger stress responses.

Eustress

Positive stress that can motivate growth and performance.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

Relationship where a moderate level of arousal yields peak performance.

Brain-Gut Axis

Connection between brain and digestive system, influenced by stress.

BMI

Body Mass Index – a screening measure to categorize underweight, overweight, and obesity.

Sleep and Learning

Sleep consolidates memory and affects academic performance.

Health Information Literacy

Ability to evaluate online health information and sources (CDC, NIH, MedlinePlus, etc.).

Health Promotion on Campus

Campus policies and programs that promote health (smoke-free, alcohol policy, safety).

LGBTQIA+ Health

Health disparities and safety concerns affecting LGBTQIA+ students; HP 2030 focus.

Minority Health Disparities

Higher disease burden and lower access to care among racial/ethnic minorities; poverty is a key factor.

Gratitude Interventions

Practices like gratitude journaling that can improve mood and health.

Mind-Body Practices

Techniques such as meditation, mindfulness, and yoga that affect mental and physical health.

Vaccinations

Immunizations recommended to prevent infectious diseases.

Evidence-Based Websites

Credible sources for health information (CDC, NIH, MedlinePlus, FDA).