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Name the 6 dimensions of wellness.
Name the 6 dimensions of wellness.
Physical, social, environmental, financial, intellectual, spiritual.
What is the personal aspect of wellness that includes the absence of disease or illness?
What is the personal aspect of wellness that includes the absence of disease or illness?
Health
What is a spectrum of wellness states from irreversible damage to optimum wellness?
What is a spectrum of wellness states from irreversible damage to optimum wellness?
Wellness continuum
What is defined as a state of physical health and well-being that includes body size and shape, body functioning, measures of strength and endurance, and resistance to disease?
What is defined as a state of physical health and well-being that includes body size and shape, body functioning, measures of strength and endurance, and resistance to disease?
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What is a person's degree of social connectedness and skills, leading to satisfying interpersonal relationships?
What is a person's degree of social connectedness and skills, leading to satisfying interpersonal relationships?
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What is the ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze, and use brain power to solve problems?
What is the ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze, and use brain power to solve problems?
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What describes the ability to control emotions and express them appropriately?
What describes the ability to control emotions and express them appropriately?
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What feeling indicates unity or oneness with people and nature and a sense of life's purpose?
What feeling indicates unity or oneness with people and nature and a sense of life's purpose?
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What is described as a vibrant state that allows an individual to enjoy life to the fullest?
What is described as a vibrant state that allows an individual to enjoy life to the fullest?
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What is the physical dimension of wellness defined as an individual's ability to perform moderate to vigorous activities without undue fatigue?
What is the physical dimension of wellness defined as an individual's ability to perform moderate to vigorous activities without undue fatigue?
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What is the healthy life expectancy of men?
What is the healthy life expectancy of men?
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What is the healthy life expectancy of females?
What is the healthy life expectancy of females?
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What is the overall life expectancy of men?
What is the overall life expectancy of men?
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What is the overall life expectancy of women?
What is the overall life expectancy of women?
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What is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 15-24?
What is the leading cause of death among Americans ages 15-24?
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What are the top two causes of death among Americans overall?
What are the top two causes of death among Americans overall?
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What is the stage of behavior change where there is no intention of changing yet?
What is the stage of behavior change where there is no intention of changing yet?
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What is the stage of behavior change where you recognize there may be a problem?
What is the stage of behavior change where you recognize there may be a problem?
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What is the stage of behavior change where you start to focus on what can be done?
What is the stage of behavior change where you start to focus on what can be done?
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What is the stage of behavior change where you execute a plan?
What is the stage of behavior change where you execute a plan?
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What is the stage of behavior change where you work to prevent relapse?
What is the stage of behavior change where you work to prevent relapse?
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What is the stage of behavior change where new behavior is ingrained and ongoing?
What is the stage of behavior change where new behavior is ingrained and ongoing?
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What is not an original stage of behavior change but happens periodically for most people?
What is not an original stage of behavior change but happens periodically for most people?
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What is an organized deliberate effort to alter or replace an existing habit?
What is an organized deliberate effort to alter or replace an existing habit?
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What from the transtheoretical model describes the stages most people pass through in changing habits?
What from the transtheoretical model describes the stages most people pass through in changing habits?
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What is one's inducement to do something such as change a behavior?
What is one's inducement to do something such as change a behavior?
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What is the degree to which one believes in his or her ability to achieve something?
What is the degree to which one believes in his or her ability to achieve something?
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What belief states that control over life events comes primarily from outside oneself?
What belief states that control over life events comes primarily from outside oneself?
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What is one well-defined habit chosen as a primary focus for change?
What is one well-defined habit chosen as a primary focus for change?
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Study Notes
Dimensions of Wellness
- Six dimensions include physical, social, environmental, financial, intellectual, and spiritual.
Health
- Represents a personal aspect of wellness, encompassing the absence of disease, inclusive from environmental to individual to population health.
Wellness Continuum
- A spectrum indicating a range of wellness states from irreversible damage to optimal wellness.
Physical Wellness
- Involves a state of physical health and well-being, assessing body size, shape, functioning, strength, endurance, and disease resistance.
Social Wellness
- Refers to an individual's connectivity and skills in fostering satisfying interpersonal relationships.
Intellectual Wellness
- Encompasses the ability to think clearly, reason, analyze, and creatively solve problems to face life's challenges.
Emotional Wellness
- Involves managing emotions appropriately, encompassing self-esteem and self-confidence.
Spiritual Wellness
- Reflects a sense of unity with people and nature, purpose, and sometimes includes a belief in a supreme being.
Wellness Definition
- A vibrant state of existence allowing individuals to enjoy life fully and adapt to changes effectively.
Physical Fitness
- The physical dimension of wellness focusing on the capacity to perform moderate to vigorous activities without fatigue.
Life Expectancy
- Healthy life expectancy: men 65 years, women 67 years.
- Overall life expectancy: men 75.6 years, women 80.6 years.
Leading Causes of Death
- For ages 15-24, accidents are the leading cause. Overall, heart disease and cancer top the list.
Stages of Behavior Change
- Pre-contemplation: No intention to change; unaware or in denial.
- Contemplation: Recognizes a problem and sees a need for change.
- Preparation: Focuses on action plans to initiate change.
- Action: Implements a plan actively and states the desire to change.
- Maintenance: Works to prevent relapse after six months of sustained change.
- Termination: New behavior is ingrained and ongoing.
- Relapse: A common occurrence where individuals revert to old habits temporarily.
Behavior Change Concepts
- Behavior change: A concerted effort to alter existing habits.
- Stages of behavior change: Phases of awareness and determination to change habits.
- Motivation: The inducement to change behavior.
- Self-efficacy: The belief in one's ability to achieve a goal.
- Locus of control: The belief about the origin of control over life events, whether internal or external.
- Target behavior: A specific habit chosen for focus in initiating change.
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Explore the essential concepts of wellness covered in Chapter 1. This quiz tests your understanding of the dimensions of wellness and key definitions related to health and the wellness continuum. Perfect for students studying health sciences or wellness education.
