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What is health?
What is wellness?
A state of being in good health.
The 7 dimensions of wellness include physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, social, occupational, and _____
spiritual
What does 'physical' refer to in the context of wellness?
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What does 'emotional' refer to?
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What does 'intellectual' mean?
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What does 'environmental' mean?
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What does 'spiritual' encompass?
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What does 'occupational' refer to?
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What does 'social' encapsulate?
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What are the characteristics of successful goals?
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What does SMART stand for in the context of goal setting?
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The Transtheoretical model of change includes Precontemplation, Contemplation, Planning, _____, Maintenance, and Termination/Adoption.
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What is Eustress?
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What is Distress?
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What are the stages of stress response?
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What is the GAS law?
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What is an external stressor?
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What is an internal stressor?
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What are some methods of stress management?
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What are the levels in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
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What is self-esteem?
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What is self-concept?
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Anxiety affects _____% of the population.
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Depression affects _____% of the population.
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Bi-polarism affects _____% of the population.
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OCD affects _____% of the population.
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Schizophrenia affects _____% of the population.
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What is PTSD?
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What are the three aspects of optimal physiological health?
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Study Notes
Health and Wellness Concepts
- Health: The culmination of all dimensions of wellness; reflects overall well-being.
- Wellness: A state of being in good health, involving various interconnected aspects of life.
Dimensions of Wellness
- 7 Dimensions of Wellness: Include physical, emotional, intellectual, environmental, social, occupational, and spiritual wellness.
Specific Dimensions Overview
- Physical: Relates to physiological functioning and overall bodily health.
- Emotional: The ability to view the world realistically and manage feelings.
- Intellectual: Involves processing and applying information effectively.
- Environmental: Pertains to external surroundings and their impact on health.
- Spiritual: Encompasses personal beliefs and practices.
- Occupational: Focuses on professional growth and socio-economic development.
- Social: Involves cultural interactions and community engagement.
Goal Setting and Achievement
- Characteristics of Successful Goals: Should be challenging yet attainable, specific, and associated with a timeline.
- SMART Goals Framework: Goals should be Specific, Motivational, Attainable, Results-Based, and Timed.
Models of Change
- Transtheoretical Model of Change: Acknowledges stages including precontemplation, contemplation, planning, action, maintenance, and termination/adoption.
Stress and Its Types
- Eustress: Positive stress that promotes growth and releases endorphins.
- Distress: Negative stress leading to destruction and increased cortisol release.
Stress Response Stages
- Stages of Stress Response: Alarm, resistance, and exhaustion represent the body's response to stressors.
- General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS): The body's method of adapting to stressors.
Sources of Stress
- External Stressors: Influences from the outside world such as work, friends, and traffic.
- Internal Stressors: Personal challenges like homesickness, relationships, and academic pressures.
Stress Management Techniques
- Effective methods include exercise, dietary improvements, deep breathing, laughter, meditation, music listening, and writing.
Psychological Health Assessments
- Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: Prioritizes needs from physiological, safety, social, esteem to self-actualization.
- Self-esteem: Subjective emotional evaluation of one's own worth.
- Self-concept: The internal image one has of themselves.
Mental Health Statistics
- Anxiety Disorders: Affect 18% of the population; characterized by mental tension.
- Depression: Affects 7%; includes symptoms like lack of motivation and low self-esteem.
- Bipolarism: Affects 26% of individuals; involves cycles of depression and mania.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Affects 1%; involves uncontrollable impulses and compulsive behaviors.
- Schizophrenia: Affects 1%; leads to severe distortions in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Triggered by traumatic events, causing anxiety and flashbacks.
Optimal Health Definition
- Optimal Physiological Health: Defined by permanence, pervasiveness, and personalization in health management.
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Test your knowledge of personal and community health with these flashcards from Unit 1. Covering key terms such as health, wellness, and the dimensions of wellness, this quiz is perfect for anyone looking to reinforce their understanding of these important concepts.
