Psychology Basics
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Which of the following is NOT a dimension of well-being?

  • Health
  • Physical appearance (correct)
  • Life satisfaction
  • Engagement with life

    • What is the primary focus of human biology?

  • The physiology, behavior, and other qualities of Homo sapiens (correct)
  • The study of mind and behavior
  • The scientific study of society
  • The study of human behavior

    • According to the WHO definition, what is health?

  • The study of living organisms
  • The absence of illness or injury
  • The ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle
  • A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being (correct)

    • What is life expectancy at birth?

    <p>How long, on average, a newborn can expect to live, if current death rates do not change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which field of study explores the development of the human mind?

    <p>Psychology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is physical well-being?

    <p>The ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle to do daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of sociology?

    <p>The scientific study of society, including patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is infant mortality rate?

    <p>The number of infant deaths under one year of age for every 1,000 live births</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term that refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period?

    <p>Maternal Health Effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a term used to describe an agent that can reach the embryo or fetus and cause harm during prenatal development?

    <p>Teratogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average number of years a 65-year-old can expect to live with current mortality levels?

    <p>Life Expectancy at Age 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to UAE law, what is a Person of Determination?

    <p>A person with a temporary or permanent disability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a time-based measure that combines years of life lost due to premature mortality and years of life lost due to disability?

    <p>Disability-Adjusted Life Year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a measure of disease burden that includes both living with illness and dying prematurely?

    <p>Burden of Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a measure of disease burden that assesses the quality and quantity of life lived?

    <p>Quality-Adjusted Life Year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the combination of feeling good and functioning effectively?

    <p>Psychological Well-Being</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Well-being and Health

    • Well-being encompasses global judgments of life satisfaction, health, and engagement with life.
    • Well-being is a positive outcome that indicates people perceive their lives are going well.
    • Health (traditional medical definition) is the state of being free of illness or injury.
    • Health (WHO definition) is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, beyond just the absence of disease.

    Physical and Psychological Well-being

    • Physical well-being is the ability to maintain a healthy lifestyle, perform daily activities without undue fatigue or physical stress, and avoid injury, disease, and death.
    • Psychological well-being is the combination of feeling good and functioning effectively.

    Human Biology and Behavior

    • Human biology studies the physiology, behavior, and qualities of Homo sapiens.
    • Human behavior refers to the potential and expressed capacity of individuals or groups to respond to internal and external stimuli throughout their lives.

    Life Expectancy and Mortality

    • Life expectancy is a statistical measure of the average time a person is expected to live, based on birth year, current age, and demographic factors.
    • Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years a newborn can expect to live, assuming current death rates remain constant.
    • Infant mortality rate is the number of infant deaths under one year of age for every 1,000 live births.
    • Life expectancy at age 65 is the average number of years a person at that age can expect to live, assuming age-specific mortality levels remain constant.

    Special Needs and Disease Burden

    • People of Determination (according to UAE law) are individuals with special needs, including temporary or permanent deficiencies or infirmities.
    • Disability-Adjusted Life Year (DALY) is a time-based measure that combines years of life lost due to premature mortality and years of healthy life lost due to disability.
    • Burden of disease is a measure of the impact of living with illness and injury and dying prematurely.
    • Quality-Adjusted Life Year (QALY) is a measure of disease burden, including both quality and quantity of life lived.

    Social and Environmental Factors

    • Social network refers to the types of people an individual interacts with, the quality of the relationship, and the frequency of interaction.
    • Maternal health effects refer to the impact of maternal health during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period on the well-being of the child.
    • Teratogens are agents that can reach the embryo or fetus during prenatal development and cause harm.

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