Health & Wellness Fundamentals
What are the four dimensions of health?
Physical, Mental, Emotional and Social
What is a specific endpoint that signifies a condition one hopes to reach?
A Goal
What term refers to theories and health claims that are described as science-based when they are not?
Pseudoscience
What is the exchange of spoken or unspoken messages between people called?
Communication
What is a disagreement or argument that occurs due to misunderstandings, or differing priorities, values, goals, or needs?
Conflict
Examples of this include fulfillment, safety, productivity, and having a sense of purpose.
Well-being
What acronym is recommended for effective goal setting?
S.M.A.R.T.
What is someone who purchases goods and services called?
A Consumer
What style of communication includes making demands and insulting others?
Aggressive Communication
What term means an agreement in which two sides come together and each side gives in a little?
Compromise
What are choices and behaviors that influence a person's risk of developing a disease or unhealthy condition?
Behavioral Factors/Lifestyle Factors
What is the ability to locate, evaluate, apply and communicate information pertaining to your health?
Health Literacy
What is the first step in the goal-setting process?
Identify a specific and realistic goal
What term describes the act of concentrating on the person talking and acknowledging what one has heard?
Active Listening
Who is a neutral third party who attempts to help people involved in a conflict reach an agreeement by listening to all perspectives?
A mediator
Your level of health and wellness can be plotted on a __________________.
Health Continuum
What does the "C" stand for in D.E.C.I.D.E; the acronym used for decision-making?
Consider Consequences
How long does it take to achieve a long-term goal?
Months or Years
Provide three examples of nonverbal communication.
Eye Contact/Lack of Eye Contact
Facial Expressions
Posture
Tone of Voice
Volume of Voice
Pitch of Voice
What involves internal or external motivation to do an activity or take on certain qualities?
Pressure
What is the highest end of the health continuum?
Optimal Health
What are qualities or priorities that one consideres important called?
Values
What term means to take actions that show support of someone or something?
Advocate
What is this an example of?
"I feel lonely when you don't want to go do things with me because we used to spend a lot more time together"
I-Statement or I-Message
List three strategies for handling peer pressure.
Focus on Yourself
Build Respectful Relationships
Use Refusal Skills
Support Others
Ask for Help
Would Parents Approve?
Consider the Risk