Exam 1 Flashcards
Health
state of complete physical, mental, and social well being. Being sound in body, mind, and spirit
Wellness
deliberate lifestyle characterized by personal responsibility and enhancement of physical, mental, and spiritual health
WHO
World health organization
“state of complete physical, mental, and social well being
Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
“resource for everyday life…”
Godfrey Hochbaum
behavior scientist ‘I am who I am”
Six components of health
PEPPSI
Physical: one’s ability to take care of health problems
Environmental: state of environment in which people live, work, and play
Psychological: our feelings and thoughts
Spiritual: learn how to experience joy, love, peace, and fulfillment
Social: ability to interact efficiently with others, develop interpersonal relationships, and fulfill social roles
Intellectual: ability to think and learn from life experiences, question and evaluate information
Internal vs. External locus of control
Internal locus of control: person can influence events and outcomes
External locus of control: blaming outside forces
Life expectancy in the U.S in the 1900 and 2005
1900: Less than 50 years
2005: White - M 75, F 80
African American - M 69, F 77
Hispanic - M 76, F 83
What are The leading causes of death for the African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics and Native Americans
Hispanic/Latino: heart disease, accidental injuries, cancer
African Americans: HIV/Aids, breast and cervical cancer, prostate cancer
Native Americans: alcohol related accidents, homicides, suicides
Asian Americans: cervical cancer, hepatitis, tuberculosis
Caucasian: Heart disease, cancer, accidental injury
The Stages of Change
Precontemplation: showing no interest in quitting healthy habit
Contemplation: consciousness raising, acknowledging unhealthy habit
Preparation: expressing desire to stop
Action: taking actions towards quitting unhealthy habit
Maintenance: develop practices to avoid relapsing
The of the 3rd major causes of deaths that accounts for ¾ of preventable deaths among Americans between the age of 15 -24 years old?
Accidental injuries
The different types of anxiety disorders
Phobias: Intense and Irrational fear of a situation or object
Panic Attacks: Episodes of sudden, inexplicable terror
Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Uncontrollable chronic worrying, anxiousness, and nervousness.
OCD: Persistent Disturbing thoughts and behaviors
the facts about ADHD
Definition: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder approximately 7.4 to 16% of children by age 19
Causes: Genetic and biological factors including brain activity and neuro chemical function, prenatal use of alcohol, tobacco, and cocaine, postnatal problems of meningitis, encephalitis, chronic lead exposure or severe head trauma.
Genetic: If one family member is DX and ADHA then there is a 25 to 35% that at least one other family member will have it.
Symptoms in Adults: Hyperactivity, impulsivity and distractibility, ie tapping fingers, jiggle their feet.
Abraham Maslow
Hierarchy of Human Needs: Individuals behave in response to their values rather than unconscious drives.
Sigmund Freud
Framework of Personality: Repression, Projection, rationalization, denial, displacement, avoidance, regression
Erik Erikson
Psychological Theory of Development: Individuals progress through eight psychological stages during their lifetime.
Maslow Pyramid
- Self Actualization: Fulfilment of one’s potential.
- Self-Esteem: Respect for self and by others
- Love and Affection: Ability to give and receive affection
- Safety and Security: Ability to protect oneself from harm
- Physiological Needs: Food, Water, Shelter, Sleep, Sex
psychiatric treatments
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive-behavioral, Interpersonal Therapy, Psychiatric Drug
different types of psychiatric meds and their treatments
Anti Anxiety: Anxiety, OCD Anti Depressants: Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD Mood Stabilizers: Depression, Bipolar Antipsychotics: Schizophrenia Non Amphetamine Stimulants: ADD