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