Chapter 1 Flashcards
can be defined as purposeful, enjoyable living or, more specifically, a deliberate lifestyle choice characterized by personal responsibility and optimal enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health
Wellness
encompasses our psychological and mental states—that is, our feelings and our thoughts
Emotional Health
refers to the ability to interact effectively with other people and the social environment, to develop satisfying interpersonal relationships, and to fulfill social roles
Social Health
refers to your ability to think and learn from life experience, your openness to new ideas, and your capacity to question and evaluate information
Intellectual Health
refers to the impact your world has on your well-being
Environmental Health
when a person has found a career path that brings personal fulfillment and satisfaction
Occupational Health and Wellness
“any planned combination of educational, political, regulatory, and organizational supports for actions and conditions of living conducive to the health of individuals, groups, or communities.”
Health Promotion
refers to a person’s self-representation as male or female or how social institutions respond to a person on the basis of the individual’s gender presentation
Gender
refer to a behavior or an attitude that a particular group expects, values, and enforces
Social Norms
measures taken by an individual when participating in risky behavior to prevent injury or unwanted risks
Protection
information and support offered to help healthy people identify their health risks, reduce stressors, prevent potential medical problems, and enhance their well-being
prevention
Thinking about core personal values, important personal strengths, or valued relationships can provide reassurance and reinforce self-worth
Self Affirmation Theory
