Wellness Model of Health

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What are the three components of the wellness model of health mentioned in the text?

Absence of pain, ability to do tasks, social interactions

Absence of disease, physical activity, emotional well-being (correct)

Disease prevention, mental health, social responsibility

Physical well-being, emotional wellness, social harmony

In the wellness model of health, what is emphasized about achieving health?

Health depends on external factors only

Health is a sudden achievement

Health is attained by ignoring social and physical environments

Health is a lifelong dynamic process influenced by daily decisions (correct)

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between our choices and wellness?

Wellness is completely unrelated to choices made

Choices have minimal influence on well-being

Every choice has no impact on health and wellness

Every choice we make can potentially affect health and wellness (correct)

What does emotional wellness in the wellness model of health involve?

Recognizing feelings and expressing them appropriately Signup and view all the answers

What role do social influences play in wellness?

Some social influences may not be healthy and require finding healthier alternatives Signup and view all the answers

How many dimensions of health and wellness are included in the wellness model mentioned in the text?

6 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Health Belief Model?

To explain and predict preventive health behavior Signup and view all the answers

How does the Health Belief Model distinguish healthy behavior from illness behavior?

By analyzing general health motivation Signup and view all the answers

What is Perceived Susceptibility in the Health Belief Model?

The belief in real danger of contracting a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as important in considering the effects of a disease in the Health Belief Model?

Emotional and financial burdens Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the Health Belief Model considers the effects of a disease on a person's life?

Perceived seriousness Signup and view all the answers

What physiological response involves the release of corticotrophin releasing factor?

Activation of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of tightening the larynx in a stress response?

To inhibit vocalization Signup and view all the answers

Which system causes the arousal involving the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?

Sympathetic Nervous System & Endocrine System Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the drop in blood pressure have during a stress response?

Reduction in blood loss from wounds Signup and view all the answers

Which gland releases corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) in response to stress?

Hypothalamus Signup and view all the answers

What is activated by the thought of being in a stressful situation, leading to arousal and motivation for defense?

Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the assessment of whether one can carry out the actions required to accomplish a goal?

Self-Efficacy Signup and view all the answers

Which factor involves generating a variety of possible paths and evaluating the ones with the greatest likelihood for success?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers

What belief is associated with the idea that one can influence the nature and quality of one's life?

Agency Signup and view all the answers

What kind of self-talk is related to self-efficacy and encourages a person not to give up?

"I can do it" Signup and view all the answers

Which factor emphasizes engaging in healthful behaviors and having a high degree of psychological well-being?

Value Yourself Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that involves seeking knowledge and experiences of others and critically evaluating it?

Creativity Signup and view all the answers

What coping strategy is best for dealing with practical problems that can be resisted or overcome?

Problem-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

Which coping strategy is recommended for situations like the death of a loved one?

Emotion-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

What physical system is responsible for causing arousal in emergency situations?

Sympathetic Nervous System Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals engage in denial/distancing/giving up coping strategies?

To avoid dealing with the stressful situation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT associated with denial/distancing/giving up coping strategies?

Physical exercise Signup and view all the answers

What tends to be the outcome of using denial and avoidance as coping strategies?

Ineffective coping Signup and view all the answers