6 Dimensions of Wellness
t/f Health is purely the absence of physical illness or disease
false
Out of the 5 categories of influence on health, which one do you have the MOST personal control over?
individual behavior
What is Step 1 of the 6-step decision-making model aligned with NHES Standard 5?
State the situation (clearly name the decision you need to make)
What CDC surveillance system tracks six categories of risk behavior contributing to youth mortality and disability?
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS).
Which communication style is calm, direct, and honest, respecting both your own needs and the other person's needs?
Assertive communication.
Which dimension of wellness involves critical thinking, curiosity, and learning new skills?
intellectual wellness
Advertising, social media platforms, social norms, and cultural body image expectations belong to which category of influence?
Media & Culture.
What does each letter in the acronym "SMART" stand for in goal setting?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What neurodevelopmental factor causes teens to experience risk as more exciting and consequences as more distant?
The teenage brain's reward system develops faster than its impulse-control system.
Which communication style relies on blaming language ("you always..."), a raised voice, and focusing on "winning" at the expense of relationship damage?
Agressive
Which dimension of wellness involves managing feelings, coping with stress, resilience, and self-compassion?
Emotional wellness.
Which category of health influence encompasses genetics and family health history that you are born with?
Heredity.
How does a SMART goal differ from a single good decision?
A single good decision is a moment, whereas a SMART goal turns that decision into an ongoing habit.
What social factor measurably increases risk-taking in teens compared to adults?
Peer presence/pressure
In healthy relationships, what is the actual purpose of establishing a boundary?
A boundary provides information about what you need to feel safe and respected, it is not a punishment to the other person.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), health is not merely the absence of disease, but a state of complete physical, mental, and what third type of well-being?
Social well-being.
Access to safe spaces, clean air/water, sidewalks, and local grocery stores fall into which influence category?
Environment
In the 6-step decision-making model, what question do you ask in Step 6?
You ask whether the decision produced the desired outcome and what you would do differently next time
What remains a leading cause of adolescent death and nonfatal injury in the U.S.?
Motor-vehicle crashes.
Which communication style relies on blaming language ("you always..."), a raised voice, and focusing on "winning" at the expense of relationship damage?
Aggressive communication.
What are the six interdependent dimensions of wellness in Dr. Bill Hettler's framework?
Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Social, Occupational, and Spiritual.
What are the 5 main categories of influence that shape individual health?
hereditary, behavior, access to healthcare, media and culture
What are all 6 steps of the decision-making model in order?
1. State the situation, 2. List the options, 3. Weigh the possible outcomes, 4. Consider your values, 5. Make a decision and act, 6. Evaluate the decision
What are the six risk behavior categories tracked by the YRBSS?
Unintentional injury & violence, Sexual risk behaviors, Alcohol & other drug use, Tobacco & vaping use, Unhealthy dietary behaviors, and Inadequate physical activity
What are the 5 steps in the Refusal Skills Model?
1. Say no firmly and clearly, 2. Use confident body language, 3. Give a brief, honest reason, 4. Suggest an alternative, 5. Remove yourself / seek help if pressure continues.