Intro to Health
The number of years a person can expect to live is called ___________.
Life expectancy
A ________ is a behavior that is repeated so many times that it becomes almost automatic.
Habit
A person who buys products or services for personal use is called a(n):
A _________ studies how people think, feel, and behave.
Psychologist
The process by which people achieve their full potential is called _______________?
Self-actualization
The three aspects of health are:
Social health
Mental/Emotional health
Physical health
Define heredity to the best of your ability.
All the traits passed down biologically from parent to child
A series of specific steps you can take to achieve a goal is called a(n):
action plan
As children develop, they copy the behavior of others. This is called _________.
Modeling
Name two primary emotions
Happiness, sadness, fear, and anger
What percentage of people lack skills needed to manage health and prevent disease?
90% (9/10)
We discussed multiple influences on your health. Which influence did we say had the greatest impact?
Behavior
What was the leading cause of death for children ages 10-18?
Unintentional injury (45.2%)
How many stages did Erik Erikson's psychosocial theory have?
Eight
The most important first step toward dealing with your emotions in healthful ways is:
Recognizing your emotions
Life expectancy increased by 30 years between 1900 and 2000. Name two reasons why.
Better healthcare
Better nutrition
Better sanitation
Better working conditions
How could culture affect physical health?
The diet you grow up on can play a huge factor in a child's weight; could increase/decrease risk of disease
Which company did I use as an example of marketing/advertising in my powerpoint?
Coca-Cola
Correctly compare/contrast Nature v. Nurture.
Nature refers to the traits you are born with, inherited from your parents while nurture refers to the environment you are raised in and the experiences you have during your life.
Why does self esteem drop in early adolescence and drop again towards the end of life?
Teens compare themselves and their lives; Old people begin to lose independence
What are the three things that are important for proper physical health?
A healthy diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and proper medical & dental care.
Name 4 of the diseases that I said were hereditary.
Cancer, Asthma, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Sickle Cell, Cystic Fibrosis
We discussed three goals to meet personal health goals. What were they?
1. Gaining awareness
2. Gaining knowledge
3. Building skills
Name three of the five traits of personality
Extroversion, Agreeableness, Emotional stability, Openness to experiences, Conscientiousness
Correctly name the stages of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs from the bottom to the top.
Physical needs
Safety needs
Belongingness
Esteem needs
Self actualization