exam 2 Flashcards
dualism
body as an independent entity
holism
body as an interconnected (extended) entity
materialistic/biological view
narrowly construed as being strictly dependent on biological processes
holistic view
broadly construed in terms of the relationship between body and other dimensions, such as mental processes and social networks
hippocrates view on disease
disease is the product of the effects of environmental factors, diet, and living habits on the body
when did scientific revolution begin
17th century
materialist concept of health:
health is the state of being disease free
WHO’s definition of health
health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the abscence of disease of infirmity
materialism: explaining how the body works
the body is a machine
science provides casual explanations of how the different material processes work together
goal of kines
optimize body functioning –> positive health effect
materialism: disease
a disease results from the malfunction of a biological part of the organism. the organism deviates from the typical functioning norm of the species
materialism: theoretical limitations
what we consider healthy depends on the reference groups we select
materialism: practical problem
notion of “normalcy”
statistical norms do not apply to everyone
holism
properties viewed as a whole vs as collection of parts
holism possible definition for health
individuas are healthy when they possess the CAPACITIES, under standard conditions, to achieve their vital goals- those necessary for a minimal level of happiness
holism disease
a depart from typical functioning should be considered a disease only if it is perceived as undesirable (hinders ability for a person to live well)
nature of disability
more holistic as disability is not just the biological impairment but a result of environmental and social barriers
downsides of holism
complete satisfaction is nearly impossible- most people at least somewhat unhealthy at any given time
“unhealthy” –> needs medical attn
healthcare professionals should address broad aspects of well-being but it is outside their expertise
holistic limitation
overmedicalization
