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