Ch.4:Health Promotion Concepts (quiz 1)

Health is not a state to be reached, but rather integrated into everyday activities and used as a resource to manage one's environment.

Health promotion encourages taking control over health determinants to improve outcomes, while health protection focuses on managing immediate risks.

Epp's framework encourages involving the public, strengthening community services, and enacting policies for overall health improvement.

The population health approach starts with understanding the factors that influence health.

In the contemplation stage, individuals are considering change within the next 6 months, while in the precontemplation stage, they are not ready for change.

The Lalonde Report introduced the concept of health promotion in 1974, shifting the focus from disease to factors influencing health.

The Diffusion of Innovation Theory shows that individuals adopt new ideas and practices at different rates.

A healthy public policy is one that promotes overall health through measures like crib safety standards, restraint use policies, and seatbelt laws.

Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to control their health, for example, making healthy food choices while shopping.

The social planning approach in community mobilization addresses problems at the community level through expert leadership.

The Lalonde Report emphasized the role of biology, environment, and lifestyle in determining overall health.

Involving communities in decision-making and health care is crucial for effective health promotion.

Active community participation is essential for community development, as it allows members to identify issues and develop solutions for a healthier community.

Canada focuses on a population-based health promotion approach, addressing the determinants of health rather than individual health status.

Harm reduction aims to reduce harmful consequences of difficult-to-prevent behaviors by modifying them.

Involves setting aside time for focused study, reviewing material multiple times, and using different learning techniques.

Breaking down complex topics into smaller, more manageable units of information.

A learning approach that focuses on active recall and retrieval of information from memory.

A learning technique that involves explaining a concept to someone else.

A key principle of learning that emphasizes the importance of active processing and retrieval of information.

The process of identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms.

The ability to identify and understand your own emotions, as well as those of others.

Involves identifying and prioritizing key information, avoiding unnecessary details, and focusing on core concepts.

A learning technique that involves creating a visual representation of information, such as a mind map or diagram.

A mental shortcut or rule of thumb that helps us make quick decisions, but can sometimes lead to errors.

A learning strategy that involves connecting new information to existing knowledge and prior experiences.

A cognitive bias that makes us overestimate our ability to predict future events.

A type of learning that involves repetition and practice, often used for acquiring skills or memorizing facts.

A cognitive bias that leads us to seek out information that confirms our existing beliefs, while ignoring contradictory evidence.

The ability to understand and use language, a key component of human cognition and communication.