Definitions
Potter and Perry (2014) state that health is a dynamic process. What does "dynamic" mean?
A continuous change where the body adapts to the environment.
A neighborhood has no local clinics and limited public transport. How does this affect health?
It increases the risk of chronic illnesses due to a lack of preventive check-ups.
David loves learning new skills, reading books, and solving complex puzzles. Which two dimensions is he improving?
Intellectual and Emotional Wellness.
How can severe social isolation or chronic loneliness physically affect a person's body?
It raises stress hormones, weakens the immune system, and causes sleep issues.
Explain the difference between "Disease" and "Illness". Give one example.
Disease is biological malfunction (e.g., infection); Illness is the personal experience of feeling sick.
Explain how socio-economic status (SDH) directly impacts nutrition and stress levels.
Higher income allows access to quality food and reduces financial stress; low income does the opposite.
Name three variable factors that influence health and explain how one can be modified by a teenager.
Diet, sleep, exercise. A teenager can modify sleep or diet for more daily energy.
Describe a scenario where chronic exam-related stress transforms into a physical symptom.
Academic stress triggers the nervous system, causing tension headaches, stomach aches, or insomnia.
Explain the difference between "Disease" and "Illness". Give one example.
Disease is biological malfunction (e.g., infection); Illness is the personal experience of feeling sick.