18 Questions
What is the ability to establish a values system and act on the system of beliefs known as?
Spiritual wellness
A person with intellectual wellness is generally characterized as __________.
Informed
Which state of being is synonymous with spiritual health?
Spiritual wellness
What is the ability to interact with others successfully and establish meaningful relationships known as?
Social wellness
Which of the following factors are over which you have the least control, according to the text?
Heredity, age, disability
What is the state of being that includes freedom from illnesses or conditions that severely limit functioning in society?
Physical wellness
What does emotional wellness refer to?
Ability to cope with daily circumstances and deal with personal feelings positively
Which dimension of health emphasizes learning and using information to enhance daily living?
Intellectual wellness
What does social wellness primarily involve?
Positive interaction with others
Which wellness dimension emphasizes freedom from illnesses that affect the brain and learning systems?
Intellectual health
What characterizes a person with mental wellness?
Happy instead of depressed
Which dimension of health refers to the ability to function effectively in daily activities and manage free time well?
Physical wellness
Which component of wellness is characterized by a sense of well-being reflected in optimal functioning and health-related quality of life?
Physical wellness
What does intellectual wellness involve?
Expanding one's potential through mental activities
Which type of wellness expands one's potential to make a significant contribution to society?
Social wellness
What aspect is central to emotional wellness?
A sense of well-being
Which component of wellness involves integration of physical, emotional/mental, intellectual, social, and spiritual aspects?
Emotional wellness
What is the key characteristic of mental wellness?
Meaningful work
Study Notes
Dimensions of Wellness
- Intellectual wellness is characterized as being informed instead of ignorant and involves the ability to learn and use information to enhance daily living.
- Social wellness involves interacting with others successfully, establishing meaningful relationships, and enhancing the quality of life for all people involved.
Health and Wellness
- Health is more than just freedom from illnesses, diseases, and debilitating conditions.
- Wellness is the positive component of optimal health, characterized by a sense of well-being, optimal functioning, health-related quality of life, meaningful work, and contribution to society.
- Illness is the negative component that detracts from optimal health, and disease, illness, and debilitating conditions can lead to death, the ultimate opposite of optimal health.
Components of Wellness
- Physical wellness involves freedom from physiological illnesses, adequate physical fitness, and the ability to function effectively in meeting daily demands.
- Emotional/mental wellness involves freedom from emotional/mental illnesses, coping with daily circumstances, and dealing with personal feelings in a positive manner.
- Spiritual wellness involves establishing a values system, acting on beliefs, and establishing lifelong goals, leading to a sense of fulfillment.
Quality of Life
- Quality of life refers to wellness and involves being able to enjoyably participate in life's activities with little or no limitation and functioning independently.
- A pleasant and supportive community is required for individual quality of life.
Determinants of Health and Wellness
- Factors influencing health and wellness include heredity, age, and disability (dark blue), as well as other determinants that can be controlled.
- Health, wellness, and fitness are the desired states of being (shaded in green and gold).
Test your knowledge on the definitions of physical health and wellness dimensions, including concepts like physical fitness, health, and motor skills.
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