10 Questions
What is the primary defining characteristic of a community according to the text?
Shared identity and values
What is the function of any community?
Sense of belonging and shared identity
What term is used to refer to a group of people in a defined geographical area with common goals and objectives?
Community
Which concept refers to the potential for members of a community to interact with one another?
Community health nursing
What term is often used for a community that is defined by its geographic boundaries?
Geographic community
Which of the following is NOT a feature of a community according to the text?
Environmental system
What does mental health, as per the text, primarily relate to?
Thinking clearly and coherently
What is the holistic philosophy of health primarily different from, as discussed in the text?
Acute care settings
Wellness is aimed at achieving which of the following according to the text?
Spiritual and social wellbeing
What does health refer to, as defined in the text?
Physical, mental, and social wellbeing
Study Notes
Defining Characteristics of a Community
- A community's primary defining characteristic is shared common goals and objectives.
- The function of any community is to facilitate interaction among its members.
Community Concepts
- A group of people in a defined geographical area with common goals and objectives is referred to as a geographic community.
- The term "social capital" refers to the potential for members of a community to interact with one another.
Community Features
- A community defined by its geographic boundaries is often referred to as a geographic community.
- The following is NOT a feature of a community: undefined goals and objectives.
Health and Wellness
- Mental health primarily relates to emotional and psychological well-being.
- The holistic philosophy of health is primarily different from the medical model, which focuses on treating illnesses.
- Wellness is aimed at achieving overall health and well-being.
- Health refers to a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.
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