Health Unit 1 : Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

What is the fight or flight response?

an emotional and physiological reaction to an emergency that increases readiness for action

Miscommunication can result in

arguments, hurt feelings, and unsatisfying relationships

Nonverbal expression, or body language, includes

facial expressions, gestures, body posture

Mental disorders are

feared by some people, treatable, often misunderstood

The life skill Using Community Resources means

finding the services that provide help for the six components of health

Almost 10 percent of Americans have some level of depression. What forms of treatment might be appropriate for someone experiencing major depression?

group therapy, psychotherapy, medication

Which of these symptoms does not indicate depression?

intense anger about an injustice

Which of the following is not a short-term goal?

investigating career paths available in the area of law enforcement

A refusal skill

is something that can be practiced

Which of the following actions contribute to environmental health?

keeping your air and water clean, keeping your food safe, keeping your surroundings safe and enjoyable

What is health literacy?

knowledge of health information needed to make good choices about your health

Many of the leading causes of death among teenagers and adults can best be prevented through

lifestyle changes

What is spiritual health?

maintaining harmonious relationships with other living things and having spiritual direction and purpose

Also known as depression

major depressive disorder

having a sense of self-worth and the ability to tolerate differences

mental health

offering no opposition to challenges or pressure

passive communication

Aspects of health related to the body

physical health

What are the six components of health?

physical health, emotional health, social health, mental health, spiritual health, environmental health

A person who studies emotions and behaviors

psychologist

a message created to educate people about an issue

public service announcement

anything that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other health problems

risk factor

Angelina has just won first place in an ice-skating competition. She likes to share her good feelings and enjoyment of ice skating by volunteering some time every week to teach handicapped children how to skate. According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Angelina is at the level known as

self-actualization

a measure of how you view yourself

self-concept

Saying things to yourself

self-talk

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a good technique for communicating assertively

"I" message

An important way to improve self-esteem

Accepting yourself

One who speaks or argues in favor of something

Advocate

Which of the following not a characteristic of a mentally healthy person?

Always avoiding difficult or unpleasant situations

When you practice refusal skills, what are two things you should do?

Always respect others; don't put anyone down.

What does it mean to have wellness?

An active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life

To prioritize is to

Arrange items in order of importance

How might physical health problems, such as diseases affect the other components of your health?

Can affect how much or little you eat, how much weight you gain or lose, your faith, or your emotional health.

A person's self-esteem a. Is not important for being successful b. Does not influence his or her behavior c. Can be changed d. Cannot be changed

Can be changed

How does sexual activity outside of a committed relationship, such as marriage, put a person at risk for health problems?

Can cause one to develop HIV infection, other sexually transmitted diseases, or and unplanned pregnancy

What is the major cause of death for teens?

Car accidents

Which is not important step of improving your self-esteem?

Comparing yourself to others

Hereditary influences, social influences and ____________ impact your health.

Cultural influences

The values, beliefs, and practices shared by people who have a common background make up the group's

Culture

Which defense mechanism is represented by the statement, "I know Robert will change his mind about breaking up; he can't live without me."?

Denial

Using Refusal Skills is

Different ways to say no

What Are lifestyle diseases?

Diseases that are caused partly by unhealthy behaviors and partly by other factors

Ability to control and appropriately express feelings

Emotional health

feelings in response to an activity or an experience

Emotions

Which life skill emphasizes the importance of using analytical skills when reading the newspaper? (Making GREAT Decisions, Communicating Effectively, Evaluating Media Messages, Using Refusal Skills)

Evaluating Media Messages

You can collaborate on a project or a decision with

Friends, parents, and a sports team

Symptoms of an eating disorder include all of the following except

Gaining 5 pounds

What does GREAT stand for in the decision-making model?

Give, Review, Evaluate, Assess, Think

Mentally healthy means to

Have a high self-esteem, enjoy new things, and to be free of mental illness

State of well-being that comes from a good balance of the six components of health

Health

What are two benefits or high self-esteem?

Increased ability to reach goals and increased respect

Prior to the twentieth century what were the lead causes of death?

Infectious diseases

What is the cause of most health problems today?

Lifestyle

The ____________ life skill provides you with steps to make good decisions.

Making GREAT Desicions

If someone turns toward you with eyes wide open and points at something, what form of communication is that person using?

Passive communication

What are the four controllable risk factors for health disease?

Physical activity, smoking, weight, and diet

Practicing Wellness is

Practice healthy behaviors for good life-long health

The life skill Practicing Wellness is

Practicing healthy behaviors daily

the practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community

Public health

A consequence is a ___________ of your actions and decisions.

Result

Give three examples of indirect pressure

Role models advertising, radio

He suggestion that a goal should be _______ means that the goal should not harm you.

Safe

Which of these is one of the six suggestions for setting goals?

Safe specific, and sensible

not taking part in physical activity on a regular basis

Sedentary lifestyle

The risk behaviors that cause the most serious health problems today include...

Sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits; Sexual Activity and behaviors that cause injuries; Alcohol, drug, and tobacco use.

The suggestion that a goal should be _____________ means that it should be realistic for you to achieve the goal.

Sensible

Interacting well with people is an example of good

Social health

Resiliency is

The ability to come back healthy from an illness, hard time, or period of stress

What is self-actualization?

The realization of one's talents and potentialities

Which step is not part of the process for correcting a problem resulting from a poor decision?

Think about your humiliation and embarrassment

Give three examples of direct pressure

Threats, bribery, persuasion

Setting Goals is

Tips to help you set goals and reach them

What is the single leading preventable cause of death in the USA?

Tobacco use

Redirecting bad or unacceptable impulses into positive behavior could be identified as the defense mechanism known as sublimation. How else could you describe it?

Turning feelings of revenge or anger into actions that others could benefit from

Being physically active would have a positive effect on your position on the

Wellness continuum

Positive stress is also called ____________

eustress

Peer pressure

A feeling that you should do something because that is what your friends want

What is a long-term goal?

A goal that you plan on reaching over an extended period of time

A fight would be the most likely result of which kind of message?

a "you" message

When you make an action plan, you should include

a date to meet the goal, influences, and rewards

What is a short term goal?

a goal that you can reach in a short period of time

What is the grief process?

a mourning process composed of five stages: denial, anger, guilt, depression, and acceptance

What is a life skill?

a tool for building a healthy life

Expressing yourself in a hostile and unfriendly manner is a characteristic of

aggressive communication

Hostile and unfriendly in expression

aggressive communication

People with high self-esteem

can easily talk with people

You can improve your self-esteem by

celebrating your strengths, using positive self-talk, accepting yourself

Health concerns can be addressed by

conducting medical research, developing new technologies, promoting health education, creating public policies such as governmental regulations

Smoking, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle are ________________ that contribute to the development of heart disease.

controllable risk factors

unconscious behavior used to protect oneself from unpleasant emotions

defense mechanism

Communicating Effectively is

developing good communication skills

If you are jealous because your girlfriend or boyfriend is dating other people, you should

discuss your feelings with your girlfriend or boyfriend

Negative stress is also called __________

distress

One useful strategy for managing loneliness is

engaging in activities that will make you part of a group

Carla decided not to accept a beer from Joe. Joe responded, "Go ahead, be a loser," and walked away. Carla thought, "It's too bad Joe feels that way, but I don't need to drink to enjoy myself." Which of the following is true of Carla?

she has high self esteem, doesn't do anything to harm herself, resisted peer pressure

Having satisfying relationships is an example of good

social health

involves interacting well with people and having satisfying relationships

social health

What is a goal?

something that you work toward and hope to achieve

A resource is

something to use to reach a goal

To build self-esteem, Jim could

speak positively about himself, reward himself when he does well, have fun

ability to find peace with yourself and with those around you

spiritual health

Making GREAT Decisions is

steps to help you make good decisions

Indirect pressure is

the pressure that results from being swayed to do something because people you look up to are doing it

Direct pressure is

the pressure that results from someone who tries to convince you to do something you normally wouldn't do

What is stress?

the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Which is not a way to improve your listening skills?

think about something else

A problem that may signal a person's need to obtain professional help is

too much or too little sleep, feelings of hopelessness, the inability to concentrate and make decisions

An example of media is

tv, radio, newspaper

A strong belief or ideal

value

Optimal health in each of the six components of health

wellness