note taking guide 1.1-2.3 (what is health?)
define media:
forms of communication/entertainment -ex: televisions
define physical environment:
indoor/outdoor surroundings -ex: weather and outside
define technology:
items people use to do things better and faster - ex: computers and phones
define rationalization:
making excuses for actions or feelings
define compensation:
making up for weakness in one area by excelling in another area
define healthcare:
medical services provided - ex: doctors and nurses
define heredity:
passed down biologically from parent - ex: eye color and skin tone
define social environment:
people you spend time with -ex: family, friends, classmates
define projection:
putting your own faults onto another person
define denial:
refusing to recognize an emotion or problem
define regression:
returning to immature behavior to express emotions
define health literacy:
the ability to gather, understand, and use health information to improve their health
define behavior:
things you do and how you do them - ex: habits
define agreeableness:
to be cooperative - ex. relatable
define openness to experience:
to be imaginative and open minded - ex. creative
define extroversion:
to be outgoing - ex. talkative
define emotional stability:
to be relaxed - ex. secure
define conscientiousness:
to be responsible - ex. dependable
aspects of health: mental health=
- alert mind - learn from mistakes
examples of health skills:
- analyzing influences - accessing information - communication - making decisions - setting goals - practicing - advocacy
aspects of health: emotional health=
- appropriate feelings -time to relax
aspects of health: physical health=
- diet -sleep
list three steps to meet your personal health guide:
- gaining awareness - gaining knowledge - gaining health skills
list four reasons for increased life expectancy:
- health care -nutrition -working conditions -sanitation
personality traits are influenced by what 2/5 things?
- heredity - environment (family, friends, culture group)
list the goals for healthy people 2020
- increase the quality and years of healthy lives - eliminate differences in health based on race or ethnic groups - create social and physical environments - promote healthy behaviors and development
what are the characteristics of LOW self-esteem?
- lack of self respect - judgmental - worry too much about other peoples thoughts - drug use/disorders
what are the characteristics of HIGH self-esteem?
- self acceptance - realize weaknesses -positive attitude -realizes strengths
list signs of quackery:
- someone claims that it's the only cure - the promised result is too good to be true
aspects of health: social health=
-loving relationships -give and accept
how do i make an effective complaint?
1. identify the problem 2. decide on your goal 3. collect documents 4. identify the person in charge 5. put in your complaint in writing
define culture:
beliefs/patterns shared by a group -ex: holidays celebrated
define reaction formation:
behaving in a way opposite to the way you feel
