Wellness (Health Science 1)

Select the options that describe wellness:

-Wellness can only be achieved when all dimensions of health are at optimum levels. -Wellness is at one end of the health continuum, with the risk of death at the other.

Wellness is an overall measure of a person's dimensions of health. Which of the following statements about wellness are true? (select all that apply)

-Wellness is best expressed through a continuum, from wellness to premature death. -Wellness requires optimal levels of health in each of the dimensions of health. -Wellness focuses on the quality of life. -Wellness focuses on creating balance in one's life.

Which of the following statements about the dimensions of health are true? (select all that apply)

-When one dimension of health suffers, it tends to reduce other dimensions of health and wellness. -Mental health and emotional health are different and separate dimensions of health. -Well-rounded people work on all their dimensions of health.

Select all the examples below that are associated with good mental health:

-being free from mental illness -having high self-esteem -trying new and novel things -having positive feelings about oneself

Which of the following are common reasons for beginning unhealthy behaviors? (select all that apply)

-depression -illness -social pressure -seeking temporary pleasure -stress relief

Select all the examples below that are associated with good spiritual health:

-doing volunteer work -following personal values and morals -creating a sense of unity with others

Select all risk factors from the list that are considered controllable risk factors.

-drug and alcohol use -poor diet -injury causing behaviors

Select all the examples below that are associated with good physical health:

-eating nutritious foods -having energy for daily activities

Identify all the behaviors below which would generally work to promote wellness:

-exercising regularly -finding a purpose in life -having high self-esteem -eating well

Select all the examples below that are associated with good environmental health.

-feeling in harmony with the environment -having access to clean air and water -maintaining a clean living space

Select all the examples below that are associated with good emotional health:

-knowing where to get help when feeling frustrated -understanding what feelings mean -asking for help when feeling overwhelmed

Preventative health behaviors contain many similarities. Read each of the characteristics of a preventative health behavior below. Which of the following are characteristics of preventative health behaviors? (select all that apply)

-promotes health -reduces a health risk -avoids an unhealthy behavior -breaks an unhealthy habit

Select all the examples below that are associated with good social health:

-seeking and lending support -respecting the wishes of others

Select all the behaviors below that are useful for preventing poor health outcomes.

-wearing a seatbelt -getting a yearly physical from a doctor -eating healthy foods consistently -wearing a bike helmet -washing hands before eating

Which one of the following statements best describes a habit?

A habit is a behavior that becomes automatic and occurs without needing conscious thought.

Which of the following best describes the differences between a controllable and an uncontrollable risk factor?

A person can eliminate a controllable risk factor, but can only reduce the effect of an uncontrollable risk factor.

Which one of the following statements best describes the difference between a habit and an addiction?

An addiction is a habit that involves compulsive behaviors toward a substance or activity.

Choose the statement below which accurately describes the major differences between practicing healthy behaviors and practicing mostly unhealthy behaviors.

Practicing mostly healthy behaviors will be more likely to lead to wellness than practicing mostly unhealthy behaviors.

What do the previous behaviors have in common?

These behaviors are helpful for reducing certain health risks.

Which one of the following statements about wellness is true?

Wellness is at one end of the continuum of health.

is a person's ability to express feelings in appropriate ways.

emotional health

is a person's ability to keep the surroundings safe and enjoyable.

environmental health

A(n) _______ is a behavior that becomes automatic and occurs without needing conscious thought.

habit

is the wellness and health of a person's mind and behaviors.

mental health

is how well a person's body functions.

physical health

is the quality of a person's relationships with friends, family, and others.

social health

is a person's connectedness with self and others and having a spiritual direction and purpose.

spiritual health

When breaking a dependency, a person may go through ________, which can cause severe physical pain and psychological distress.

withdrawal

A(n) _______ is a compulsive behavior that leads people to physically or mentally crave a substance or activity.

addiction