Health-unit 1: mental and emotional Health
Character
A person's use of self control to act on responsible values. A combination of qualities and attributes that distinguish one person from another.
Ethical decision making
A system of moral principles/values related to human conduct (rightness and wrongness of actions)
Environmental health
An appreciation of the external environment and role individuals play to preserve, protect, and improve environmental conditions. Ex:energy efficient light bulbs, quality of air and water, recycling, reusing, hybrid vehicles
Good mental health
Attitude is everything: -responsible for personal behavior -open-minded and flexible -view change as a challenge and an opportunity -avoid high risk behaviors -respect everyone's values
Mental health
Generally having a positive outlook, being comfortable its yourself and others, being able to meet life's challenges and demands.
Extraverison
How "energetic" one is. 5 traits
Conscientiousness
How structured one is 5 triats
Social health
How well you get along with others Ex: respect the rights of others, having healthy relationships
Physical health
How well your body functions. Ex: regular excerise
Emotional health
How you react to events in your life Ex: feeling upset when a loved one passes away
Spiritual health
Includes a person's beliefs, morals, aliens, and ethics Ex: goals, community service
Reactive
Influenced by others decisions, following Ex: you try smoking because friends are doing it
Proactive
Making confident decisions based upon your knowledge Ex: you want an A on your health test so you study this review guide!
Inactive
Not making decisions Ex:procrastination
Agreeablenesss
Ones level of orientation towards other people. 5 traits
Nature
Refers heredity, all the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child.
Nuture
Refers to environment, all of physical and social conditions that surround a person and can influence that person's health Ex: family, friends, culture
Health
Refers to overall well-being of your body, your mind, and your relationships with other people.
Self respect
Respect for oneself and one's character, and concern for one's dignity and reputation. Having clear views. A person with self-respect simply likes her-himself. Self-respect is based on what you do. Ex: respecting your body
Openness to experience
Tendency to be speculative and imaginative. 5 traits
Emotional stability
Tendency to worry 5 traits
Quality of life
The degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life.
Life expectancy
The number of years a person can expect to live.
Family values
To have good thoughts and good intentions, to love and care for those who we are close to and are part of our primary social group, such as children, parents, other family members and friends. Ex: every Sunday is a family day
Mental health
To the state of being comfortable with yourself, with others, and with your surroundings Ex: being able to learn from your mistakes, having an alert mind
Self control
Use responsibility to override emotions Ex: not giving in to peer pressure
Decide processs
-define the problem -explore the alternatives -consider the consequences -identify your values -decide and act -evaluate the results
Self-esteem
A high regard of oneself because one acts in responsible ways. Based on feelings- what you think. Ex:confidence
