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