Health Test 1

What are some common signs of major depression (clinical depression)?

-Sadness and despair -Loss of motivation or interest in pleasurable activities

What does a person with a social phobia have a fear of?

A phobia characterized by fear and avoidance of social situations

If your credit card is stolen, what charges are you held responsible for?

After the first few days, you might be liable for up to $50 in charges

What is the leading cause of death for all age groups? What are young adults (15-24) most likely to die from?

All ages: Heart diseases 15-24: Accidents

Define altruism.

Altruism: the giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others

Currently, what is the most common mental health problem in the United States?

Anxiety disorders

Why are Federal student loans preferable to private student loans?

Are almost always more consumer friendly than private loans when it comes to interest rates, deferral options, penalties tax breaks, and fees

4. Action

Begin to follow their action plans

What is a "credit score" and what is it based on? Why is a low credit score a problem?

Credit Score: a calculation that banks and other credit institutions use to decide how likely it is that an applicant might default on a loan; based on factors such as length of credit history, how much debt you have, total credit available, and how often you've recently applied for credit. Low credit is a problem because it makes it hard to apply for loans and get certain things.

Which mood disorder is a mild but chronic form of depression?

Dysthymic Disorder

Health:

Ever changing process of achieving individual potential in the physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual and environmental dimensions

What are some qualities that a psychologically healthy person displays?

Extraversion, Agreeableness, Openness to experience, Emotional stability, Conscientiousness, Resiliency

What type of causes of death are not linked to preventable lifestyle behaviors?

Genetically inherited conditions such as sickle cell disease and hemophilia. Biology and Genetics

What are some examples of modifiable determinants of health?

Lack of physical activities, poor nutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, tobacco use

What is the term for the number of years a person is anticipated to live based on conditions at their time of birth?

Life expectancy

Define low self esteem and list some behaviors someone with a low self-esteem might display?

Low self esteem: have low self-respect or self-worth, someone with low self esteem may demen themselves and doubt their ability to succeed

What characteristics may someone show when in the readiness state of health behavior change

Motivation

In the early 1900's, what largely determined a person's life expectancy?

Our susceptibility to infectious diseases. Over a third of all deaths were from infections before the invention of vaccines, antibiotics, and infection control.

Someone with an external locus of control believes that events turn out as they do based on what?

Outside oneself, no control over a situation

Your friend has a persistent and unreasonable fear of spiders. These are symptoms of which anxiety disorder?

Phobia Disorder

Name 3 types of health benefits that can result from spiritual health.

Physical, Psychological, Lowered Stressv

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging is suffering from which anxiety disorder?

Post traumatic stress disorder

What stage of change is someone in if they have no intention of making an immediate change?

Precontemplation

Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model)

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, termination

What are the three facets of human spirituality?

Relationships, Values, Purpose in Life

What type of behaviors increase one to negative health outcomes?

Risk factors

Reduced exposure to sunlight is associated with which mood disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Self-Efficiency

Self-Efficacy: belief in one's own ability to perform a task successfully

Self-esteem

Sense of self-worth

What are some warning signs of suicide?

history of depression, recent loss and a seeming inability to let go of grief, change in personality and in behavior

Define: Health disparities

preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged groups

"Spiritual intelligence"

the ability to access higher meanings, values, abiding purposes, and unconscious aspects of the self, a characteristic that helps each of us find a moral and ethical path to guide us through life

Determinants of health:

the array of critical influences that determine the health of individuals and communities

6. Termination:

the behavior is so ingrained that constant vigilance may be unnecessary, new behavior has become essential part of their life

1. Precontemplation:

these people have no current intention of changing. May have tried to change before and given up or may be in denial

2. Contemplation:

these people recognize they have a problem and begin to contemplate the need to change

Elements shared by psychologically healthy people:

-They feel good about themselves. They feel comfortable with other people and feel respect and compassion for others. -Control tension and anxiety. -They meet the demands of life. -Curb hate and guilt. -Stay Positive outlook. -Value diversity. -Appreciate and respect the world around them

Someone experiencing severe mood swings and periods of manic energy that are followed by an extremely depressive state is displaying symptoms associated with which mood disorder?

Bipolar disorder

3. Preparation

Close to taking action.

What are some characteristics of a person with self-efficacy?

Confidence, approach things with a positive attitude

What behavior might a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder exhibit if they have an ongoing fixation on germs?

Extreme Cleaning

What is the name for a mental health professional who is a licensed medical doctor and provides both talk therapy and prescribes medication?

Psychiatrist

According to Maslow's hierarchy, what is the term for when individuals have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential?

Psychologically Healthy

Why is identify fraud more common among users of social media?

Social media gives people information that they might need to help them steal from identity.

Define spirituality.

Spirituality: an individual's sense of peace, purpose, and connection to others and beliefs about the meaning of life

Wellness:

The dynamic ever-changing process of trying to achieve one's potential in each of six interrelated dimensions based on one's unique limitations and strengths

5. Maintenance:

a person continues the actions begun in the action stage and works toward making these changes a permanent part of his or her life