Chapter 1 Key Terms
the balance of all aspects of health- physical, mental and emotional, and social
wellness
how you feel about yourself
self-esteem
What are the different aspects of health?
physical, mental and emotional, spiritual, social
What are some ways that your cultural practices affect your health and wellness?
may affect food and taste preferences and eating patterns, religious or spiritual practices, activity preferences, and medical treatment
What are factors that affect self-esteem?
self-image, social interactions, other people, environments, life events and personal experiences, and media
the tools you can use to make choices about your health and wellness
decision-making skills
the physical, mental, and emotional reactions of your body to the challenges you face
stress
What does your environment consist of?
physical environment, social environment, and economic environment
Many lifestyle choices you make and behaviors you develop begin in...
childhood and adolescence
What are the different aspects of your identity?
physical, active, social, and psychological
a strategy for resolving difficult conflicts by involving a neutral third party
mediation
emotional intelligence
What are some ways to improve self-esteem?
take care of yourself physically, do activities you enjoy, spend time with people who make you feel good about yourself, make a list of your skills and abilities, focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses
What does preventive healthcare involve?
getting an annual physical exam, regular checkups, and screenings for conditions like hearing or vision loss
What are the three steps of controlling your emotions?
identifying your feelings, accepting your feelings, and expressing your feelings
aspects of people's lives that increase the changes that they will develop a disease or disorder
risk factors
set ways a person thinks or feels about someone or something
What are different relaxation techniques?
visualization, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, meditation, mindfulness
What does SMART stand for?
specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely
expressing your feelings, maintaining a positive attitude, taking care of yourself, managing your time, distracting yourself, and using relaxation techniques
a person's ability to locate, interpret, and apply information related to his or her health
health literacy
ideas or thoughts a person knows to be true, based on real experiences, scientific facts, or what a person has learned from others
beliefs
What are the five different types of stressors?
acute, chronic, routine, major life event, and traumatic
What are some barriers to health care?
lack of availability, high cost, lack of health insurance coverage
How are self-image and self-esteem different?
self-image is your mental picture of yourself, which includes how you look, how you act, your skills and abilities, and your weaknesses; self-esteem is how you feel about yourself; self-esteem is affected by self-image