first quiz Flashcards
is defined in terms of the presence or absence of disease
health
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
Health
active process by which an individual progresses towards maximum potential possible, regardless of current state of health.
wellness
t or f
wellness is a dynamic and ongoing process (active process) that you undertake everyday.
true
t or f
health is subjective while wellness is objective.
false
wellness is subjective while health is objective.
7 Dimensions of Wellness
P S E I S O E
physical
social
emotional
intellectual
spiritual
occupation
environmental
The ability to carry out daily tasks, achieve fitness, maintain adequate nutrition and proper body fat, avoid abusing drugs and alcohol or using tobacco products, and generally practice positive lifestyle habits.
physical wellness
Being able to move freely without feeling pain or difficulty
physical wellness
The ability to interact successfully with people and within the environment of which each person is a part, to develop and maintain intimacy with significant other, and to develop respect and tolerance for those with different opinions and beliefs.
social wellness
The ability to manage stress and to express emotions appropriately. It involves the ability to recognize, accept, and express feelings and to acce
emotional wellness
The ability to learn and use information effectively for personal, family, and career development. It involves striving for continued growth and learning to deal with new challenges effectively.
intellectual wellness
The belief in some force (nature, religion, or higher power) that serves to unite human beings and provide meaning and purpose to life. It includes a person’s own morals, values, and ethics.
spiritual wellness
The ability to achieve a balance between work and leisure time. It includes a person’s beliefs about education, employment, home influence, personal satisfaction, and relationships with others.
occupational wellness
The ability to promote health measures that improve the standard of living and quality of life in the community. It includes influences such as food, water, and air.
environmental wellness
A highly personal state
The person’s emotional, intellectual, social, developmental or spiritual functioning is diminished.
illness