Chapter 1

Question 1

Physical health and wellbeing

Answer 1

State of physical wellbeing where a person is able to perform their daily activities without restrictions

Question 2

Social health and wellbeing

Answer 2

Refers to how individuals interact with the people around them, and with social institutions, values, and norms

Question 3

Mental health and wellbeing

Answer 3

Refers to a person’s cognitive and thinking processes, for example, their capacity to think coherently, express thoughts and feelings, and respond constructively to situations

Question 4

Spiritual health and wellbeing

Answer 4

Refers to a positive sense of belonging, meaning and purpose in life. It includes values and beliefs that influence the way people live, and can be influenced by an individual’s connection to themselves, others, nature and beyond.

Question 5

Emotional health and wellbeing

Answer 5

The ability to recognise, understand and effectively manage emotions and use this knowledge when thinking, feeling and acting

Question 6

Define health.

Answer 6

Is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 7

Define wellbeing.

Answer 7

Is an aspect of the WHO definition of health. Wellbeing can be described as how a person feels about themselves and their life.