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Match the following stages with common risky behaviors associated with them:
Match the following stages with common risky behaviors associated with them:
Adolescence = Alcohol consumption, smoking, unsafe sexual practices Early childhood = Obesity Adulthood = Alcohol addiction All stages = Risky adventurous behaviors
Match the cultural influences with their related risky behaviors:
Match the cultural influences with their related risky behaviors:
Peer culture = Eating disorders, alcohol consumption, smoking Desire to attract others = Risky sexual practices, exposure to the sun for tanning Parental conflict = Substance abuse, high-risk behaviors Self-admiration = Mimicking risky behaviors of admired peers
Match the reasons with their outcomes in risky behaviors:
Match the reasons with their outcomes in risky behaviors:
Source of enjoyment = Increased ability to cope with stress Desire for thrill = Engagement in risky behaviors Occurrence over time = Gradual acceptance and regular performance of risky behaviors Peer influence = Learning and copying risky behaviors of friends
Which factors can predict the adolescent risky behaviors? Match them:
Which factors can predict the adolescent risky behaviors? Match them:
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Match the health issues with the demographics where they are most commonly observed:
Match the health issues with the demographics where they are most commonly observed:
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Match the behaviors with the reasons for their gradual development:
Match the behaviors with the reasons for their gradual development:
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Match the risk factors with the related behaviors:
Match the risk factors with the related behaviors:
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Match the stages of gradual behavior development with their characteristics:
Match the stages of gradual behavior development with their characteristics:
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Match the behaviors with their inherent risks:
Match the behaviors with their inherent risks:
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Match the predicting indicators with their associated behaviors:
Match the predicting indicators with their associated behaviors:
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Study Notes
Harmful Health Behaviors
- Many harmful health behaviors share common characteristics, including:
Characteristics of Harmful Health Behaviors
- Rapid adoption by adolescents, who are often influenced by their peers and tend to experiment with these behaviors.
- These behaviors can start in early adolescence and sometimes accumulate to form a pattern of problematic behavior.
- Not all harmful health behaviors emerge during adolescence; some, like obesity, may start in early childhood, while others, like alcohol addiction, may develop later in life.
Social Influence
- Many harmful health behaviors are closely tied to peer culture, as children learn from and imitate their friends and idols.
- The desire for social acceptance and admiration can be a strong motivator for risky behaviors during adolescence.
Pleasure and Coping Mechanisms
- Many harmful health behaviors are pursued for pleasure or to cope with stress, and may provide a sense of adventure or thrill-seeking.
- However, these behaviors also pose significant risks to health and can be associated with increased risk of death and chronic diseases.
Gradual Development
- The development of harmful health behaviors is often gradual, resulting from repeated exposure and experimentation.
- This gradual process increases the likelihood of persistent behavior and underscores the importance of early intervention to prevent harmful behaviors.
Predictive Indicators
- Certain indicators, such as high levels of conflict with parents and poor self-control, can predict the likelihood of engaging in harmful health behaviors.
- These indicators can serve as warning signs for parents, educators, and healthcare professionals to intervene and prevent harmful behaviors.
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Description
Identify the characteristics of harmful behaviors that affect health, including speed of influence, risk-taking, and early adoption. Learn about the risks associated with substance abuse, unsafe sex, and other dangerous behaviors.
