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What is meant by the term 'flourishing' in the context of psychosocial health?
What is meant by the term 'flourishing' in the context of psychosocial health?
Which protective factors are highlighted as assets contributing to resilience?
Which protective factors are highlighted as assets contributing to resilience?
What role does sleep play in enhancing psychosocial health?
What role does sleep play in enhancing psychosocial health?
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) primarily studies the relationship between which factors?
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) primarily studies the relationship between which factors?
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Which of the following strategies is not mentioned as a way to enhance self-esteem or self-efficacy?
Which of the following strategies is not mentioned as a way to enhance self-esteem or self-efficacy?
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Study Notes
Resilience
- The ability to cope and thrive during times of great stress or pressure.
- Resilience is also known as protective factors.
- Individuals with resources (e.g., financial, emotional, social, physical, mental) are more likely to be resilient.
- Flourishing is defined as living within an optimal range of functioning with goodness, productivity, and growth.
Strategies to Enhance Psychosocial Health
- Developing and maintaining self-esteem and self-efficacy: These strategies include participation in support groups, focusing on physical health, and setting realistic expectations.
- Sleep: Sleep allows for restorative energy conservation.
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Mind/Body Connection (Psychoneuroimmunology - PNI): This refers to the impact of the brain and behavior on the immune system.
- Sleep clears the brain and prepares it for a new day.
- Sleep replenishes neurotransmitters.
- Most importantly, sleep results in a feeling of being rested and refreshed.
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This quiz explores the concepts of resilience and strategies to enhance psychosocial health. It covers the importance of self-esteem, sleep, and the mind/body connection, providing insights on how individuals can thrive under stress. Test your knowledge on these essential health topics!