Ch. 2 Health Test
values
ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
role model
someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for others
goal
something that you aim for that takes planning and work
Health skills
specific tools and strategies that help you maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health
decision-making skills
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
advocacy
taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
interpersonal communication
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
conflict resolution
the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
character
those distinctive qualities that describe how a person thinks feels, and behaves
core ethical values
values that are held in high regard across all cultures and age groups
stress management
ways to deal with or overcome the negative effects of stress
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship
what are six traits of good character?
interpersonal communication, self management, analyzing influences, accessing information, decision making/goal setting
what are the five main health skills?
eye contact, ask questions, nodding
what are the qualities of a good listener?
state the situation, list the options, weigh the possible outcomes, consider values, make a decision and act on it, evaluate the decision
what are the six steps in the decision making process?
responsibility, honesty, respect
what are three examples of core ethical values?
family, friends, peers
what are three external influences on your health?
knowledge, values, likes and dislikes
what are three internal influences on your health?
stand up for your beliefs, learn from other people who demonstrate good character
what are two ways to develop good character?
short-term goal
a goal that you can reach in a short period of time
long-term goal
a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time
action plan
a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
refusal skills
communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values