Health Chapter 2
Answers will vary, but should include getting recommendations from trusted individuals and evaluating the validity of the source
What criteria would you use to evaluate health services?
A commitment to health, knowledge of a health issue, good communication skills, caring about other people and their health.
What does it take to advocate for health?
Read the product label and comparison shop.
What strategies do smart consumers use to protect their health when purchasing health products?
Name of the organization and whether it is reputable and well known; date of information and whether it is current and accurate; HONcode reflecting adherence to high standards on the Internet
What types of information could you use to evaluate the validity of health information?
malpractice
When a doctor fails to live up to professional standards in medicine, he may be accused of arrogance/malpractice.
D
Which of the following is not a good way to protect yourself from health fraud? a. Checking out claims with a health care professional b. Trying the product or service for yourself c. Talking to others who have used the product or service d. Consulting with the Better Business Bureau
People are looking for a quick cure that does not require a serious behavior change
Why are some people attracted to products that make fraudulent claims?
Knowing how to make decisions helps you to make responsible health choices and protects you from risky behaviors.
Why is decision making a key health skill? How can this skill contribute to your safety and well-being?
Setting health-related goals allows you to decide what aspects of your health need improvement and to focus on taking actions to make improvements.
Why is it important to set health- related goals?
Advertising
__________ techniques include bandwagon, rich and famous, free gifts, great outdoors, good times, and testimonial.
a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals
action plan
taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
advocacy
the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live
Values
a company's or a store's written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product doesn't function properly
Warranty
Whether your choice is healthful, ethical, legal, and likely to be approved by your parents or guardian
What criteria are important in weigh- ing the possible consequences of your choices?
a written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
Advertising
D
An action plan should include a. a written statement of your goal. b. the steps you will take to accomplish it. c. neither a nor b. d. both a and b.
True
Breaking a long-term goal into several short-term goals can make the long-term goal easier to achieve.
the process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving
Conflict Resolution
False
Decision making is a random process, depending on your mood.
steps that enable you to make a healthful decision
Decision-making skills
You will need to ask yourself questions about the validity of the source or provider of the information and services. You should research Web sites to find out who pays for the information, and what is its purpose.
What are some effective strategies for evaluating health informa- tion and services?
health consumer
Each of us is a(n) __________ because we all buy health products and services.
comparison shopping
Evaluating the features of two similar products is called __________.
specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health (also called life skills)
Health skills
Consumers can return defec- tive or harmful products; consumers can complain about a merchant to the Better Business Bureau or other consumer advocate organizations; knowledgeable consumers can protect themselves against health fraud.
How are consumers empowered to protect their health and well-being?
Both of these skills involve respectful exchanges of information. Conflict resolution typically is needed during a disagreement to prevent it from escalating, whereas interpersonal communication skills are used in all exchanges between people.
How are interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills similar? How are they different?
It helps you understand the hidden message that the advertiser is using to persuade you to buy its product.
How does an understanding of advertising help you become a smarter consumer?
The Internet may provide inaccurate health information. Media such as television and Internet provide external influ- ences through advertising.
How does technology influence your health choices?
A
If you buy a product and are not satisfied with it, you should a. read the warranty to find out how to return it. b. throw it away. c. immediately buy a replacement. d. all of the above.
the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
Interpersonal communication
C
It's a good idea to talk over major decisions with your family because a. they always know what is best for you. b. they have a right to know everything you do. c. they share your values, the basis for making decisions. d. they will tell you what you should do.
B
Joe and Tony are having a heated argument. Tony decides to cool off before con tinuing the discussion. Tony is practicing a health skill called A. Advocacy B. Conflict Resolution C. Stress Management D. Accessing Information
a goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time
Long-term goal
communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthy, or that go against your values.
Refusal skills
Read the store's return policy and product warranty; return the item to the store or to the manufacturer; document what is wrong with the product and ask for a replacement or refund.
What are the best steps to take if you are dissatisfied with the health-related product that you have purchased?
health fraud
Selling a worthless weight loss product is an example of health fraud/trickery.
B
Setting health-related goals a. ensures that you will obtain your goals. b. helps you plan and safeguard your well-being. c. takes a lot of time and creates stress. d. is a one-time event when you set healthy goals.
A
Smart health consumers a. read product labels. b. listen to infomercials. c. write to product manufacturers. d. try out different products.
A
Sofia is angry that Alisa interrupts her. If Sofia says, I'm upset because my ideas are not being heard," she is A. using an "I" statement to express her feelings B. Blaming Alisa for interrupting her C. Practicing poor interpersonal communication skills D. All of the Above
consumer advocate
Someone who tests products and informs the public about potential problems is a product expert/consumer advocate.
True
The decisions you make about your health should reflect your values
C
To be a critical thinker about advertising, a. note how often you see the same ad. b. remember product names. c. look for hidden messages in ads. d. compare ads for similar products.
judging the benefits of different products by comparing several factors, such as quality, features, and cost
comparison shopping
people or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues
consumer advocates
those things you aim for that take planning and work
goals
someone who purchases or uses health products or services
health consumer
the sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems
health fraud
failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards
malpractice
a goal that you can reach in a short period of time
short-term goal
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
stress
skills that help you reduce and manage stress in your life
stress management skills
