29 Questions
What are the three components of the wellness model of health mentioned in the text?
Absence of disease, physical activity, emotional well-being
In the wellness model of health, what is emphasized about achieving health?
Health is a lifelong dynamic process influenced by daily decisions
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between our choices and wellness?
Every choice we make can potentially affect health and wellness
What does emotional wellness in the wellness model of health involve?
Recognizing feelings and expressing them appropriately
What role do social influences play in wellness?
Some social influences may not be healthy and require finding healthier alternatives
How many dimensions of health and wellness are included in the wellness model mentioned in the text?
6
What is the main purpose of the Health Belief Model?
To explain and predict preventive health behavior
How does the Health Belief Model distinguish healthy behavior from illness behavior?
By analyzing general health motivation
What is Perceived Susceptibility in the Health Belief Model?
The belief in real danger of contracting a disease
What is emphasized as important in considering the effects of a disease in the Health Belief Model?
Emotional and financial burdens
Which aspect of the Health Belief Model considers the effects of a disease on a person's life?
Perceived seriousness
What physiological response involves the release of corticotrophin releasing factor?
Activation of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis
What is the purpose of tightening the larynx in a stress response?
To inhibit vocalization
Which system causes the arousal involving the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
Sympathetic Nervous System & Endocrine System
What effect does the drop in blood pressure have during a stress response?
Reduction in blood loss from wounds
Which gland releases corticotrophin releasing factor (CRF) in response to stress?
Hypothalamus
What is activated by the thought of being in a stressful situation, leading to arousal and motivation for defense?
Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis
What is the term used to describe the assessment of whether one can carry out the actions required to accomplish a goal?
Self-Efficacy
Which factor involves generating a variety of possible paths and evaluating the ones with the greatest likelihood for success?
Creativity
What belief is associated with the idea that one can influence the nature and quality of one's life?
Agency
What kind of self-talk is related to self-efficacy and encourages a person not to give up?
"I can do it"
Which factor emphasizes engaging in healthful behaviors and having a high degree of psychological well-being?
Value Yourself
What is the process that involves seeking knowledge and experiences of others and critically evaluating it?
Creativity
What coping strategy is best for dealing with practical problems that can be resisted or overcome?
Problem-focused coping
Which coping strategy is recommended for situations like the death of a loved one?
Emotion-focused coping
What physical system is responsible for causing arousal in emergency situations?
Sympathetic Nervous System
Why do individuals engage in denial/distancing/giving up coping strategies?
To avoid dealing with the stressful situation
Which of the following activities is NOT associated with denial/distancing/giving up coping strategies?
Physical exercise
What tends to be the outcome of using denial and avoidance as coping strategies?
Ineffective coping
Learn about the wellness model of health, focusing on being free from symptoms of disease, being active, and maintaining emotional well-being. Understand that health is a continuous process involving the harmonious interrelation of body, mind, and spirit.
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