Health Chapter 2 Flashcards

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What are health skills?

Specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect and improve all of your health.

What does communication involve?

Carefully choosing words or expressions to clearly say what you really mean and listening closely to others.

What is interpersonal communication?

Exchange of thoughts, feelings and beliefs between two people.

What are refusal skills?

Communication strategies that can help you say 'no' when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe, unhealthy or against your values. Signup and view all the answers

What are refusal strategies?

Say 'no' in a firm voice, explain why, offer alternatives, stand your ground, leave if necessary. Signup and view all the answers

What is conflict resolution?

The process of ending a conflict through cooperation and problem solving. Signup and view all the answers

What skills are included in conflict resolution skills?

Stepping away from an argument, allowing the conflict to subside, using good interpersonal communication skills, maintaining an attitude of respect for yourself as well as the other person. Signup and view all the answers

What does access information mean in health?

Knowing how to find and evaluate health information will help you make decisions; essential to determine reliability of your source. Signup and view all the answers

What does advocacy mean?

Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief; encourage others to practice healthful behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What are your values?

The ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about what is important that help guide the way you live. Signup and view all the answers

What reflects a strong, healthy body?

Decisions you make about your body reflect this. Signup and view all the answers

What do relationships show?

That you're caring and respectful. Signup and view all the answers

What is the decision making process?

Steps that enable you to make a healthful decision. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in the decision making process?

State the situation, list the options, weigh the possible outcomes, consider values, make a decision and act on it, evaluate the decision. Signup and view all the answers

Step 1 of the good decision making process is to _____

State the situation. Signup and view all the answers

Step 2 of the good decision making process is to _____

List the options. Signup and view all the answers

Step 3 of the good decision making process is to _____

Weigh the possible outcomes. Signup and view all the answers

Step 4 of the good decision making process is to _____

Consider values. Signup and view all the answers

Step 5 of the good decision making process is to _____

Make a decision and act on it. Signup and view all the answers

Step 6 of the good decision making process is to _____

Evaluate the decision. Signup and view all the answers

What are goals?

Those things you aim for that take planning and work. Signup and view all the answers

What is a short-term goal?

A goal you can reach in a short period of time; can accomplish this fairly quickly. Signup and view all the answers

What is a long-term goal?

A goal that you plan to reach over an extended period of time; requires more time and planning. Signup and view all the answers

What is an action plan?

A multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals. Signup and view all the answers

List the steps to reaching your goals.

Set a specific, realistic goal and write it down; list the steps you will take to reach your goals; identify sources of help and support; set a reasonable time frame for achieving your goals; evaluate your progress by establishing checkpoints; reward yourself for achieving your goals. Signup and view all the answers

What is a health consumer?

Someone who purchases or uses health products or services. Signup and view all the answers

What is advertising?

Written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service. Signup and view all the answers

What does resolving consumer problems involve?

Dispute resolution, truth-in-advertising complaints, testing products and informing the public about potential problems, and local, state, and federal agencies working to protect consumer rights. Signup and view all the answers

Who are consumer advocates?

People or groups whose sole purpose is to take on regional, national, and even international consumer issues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the FDA?

To ensure medicines are safe, effective, and properly labeled. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Consumer Product Safety Commission do?

Recalls dangerous products. Signup and view all the answers

What is malpractice?

Failure by a health professional to meet accepted standards. Signup and view all the answers

What is health fraud?

The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems. Signup and view all the answers

How can you protect yourself from health fraud?

Check out the product's or service's claim with a doctor; talk to family and friends; check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are any complaints; check with a professional health organization about the claim. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Health Skills

Health skills are essential tools and strategies aimed at maintaining, protecting, and improving overall health.

Communication

Effective communication involves choosing words carefully to express thoughts clearly and listening attentively to others.

Interpersonal Communication

This refers to the exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between individuals, focusing on emotional expressions.

Refusal Skills

Refusal skills help individuals say 'no' to unsafe or unhealthy behaviors that conflict with their values.

Refusal Strategies

Techniques include using a firm voice to decline, providing reasons, suggesting alternatives, standing your ground, or leaving the situation if necessary.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution involves ending disputes through cooperation and effective problem-solving.

Conflict Resolution Skills

Key skills include stepping away from arguments, allowing conflicts to cool down, utilizing good interpersonal communication, and maintaining mutual respect.

Accessing Information

Knowing how to find and evaluate health information is crucial for making informed decisions and assessing the reliability of sources.

Advocacy

Advocacy involves taking action to influence health-related concerns and support healthy behaviors among others.

Personal Values

Values consist of ideas, beliefs, and attitudes that guide an individual's lifestyle choices.

Strong, Healthy Body

Healthy lifestyle choices reflect the decisions made regarding personal well-being.

Relationships

Positive relationships embody traits of caring and respect among individuals.

Decision-Making Process

Includes steps that enable sound decision-making regarding health-related matters.

Decision-Making Steps

Steps in the process include stating the situation, listing options, weighing outcomes, considering values, making decisions, and evaluating results.

Goals

Goals are defined as targets that require planning and effort to achieve.

Short-Term Goals

Goals that can be accomplished in a brief time frame are categorized as short-term.

Long-Term Goals

Longer-term goals need extended planning and execution over time.

Action Plan

An action plan is a structured strategy with multiple steps to achieve specific goals.

Steps to Achieve Goals

Key steps include setting specific, realistic goals, outlining actions, identifying support sources, establishing timelines, checking progress, and rewarding achievements.

Health Consumer

A health consumer is anyone who purchases or utilizes health products or services.

Advertising

Advertising encompasses media messages designed to attract consumers to buy products or services.

Resolving Consumer Problems

The process involves dispute resolution, addressing false advertisements, testing products for safety, and protecting consumer rights through local, state, and federal agencies.

Consumer Advocates

Groups or individuals dedicated to addressing consumer issues on various levels, from local to international.

FDA

The Food and Drug Administration ensures medicines are safe, effective, and properly labeled for consumer use.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Responsible for recalling products that are deemed dangerous to consumers.

Malpractice

Refers to the failure of a health professional to meet established care standards.

Health Fraud

Involves the marketing of ineffective products or services claimed to prevent or cure health issues, often described as "miracle cures."

Protecting Against Health Fraud

Preventative measures include consulting with healthcare professionals, discussing claims with trusted contacts, verifying with the Better Business Bureau, and checking with health organizations.

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Test your knowledge with this set of flashcards covering Health Chapter 2: Taking Charge of Your Health. Learn key terms like health skills, communication, and interpersonal communication to enhance your understanding of health matters. Perfect for students looking to solidify their grasp on essential health concepts.