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Health- Chapter 3 and 4 Flashcards

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adrenaline

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a hormone that gives the body extra energy

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stressor

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anything that causes stress

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emotional needs

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needs that affect a person’s feelings and sense of well being; to love and be loved; to make a difference/to feel worthwhile; to belong

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resilience

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the ability to bounce back from disappointment

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self-esteem

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the way you feel about yourself and how you value yourself

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self-concept

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the view you have of yourself

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anxiety disorder

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a disorder in which intense anxiety or fear keeps a person from functioning normally

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phobia

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intense and exaggerated fear of a specific situation or object

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personality disorder

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a psychological condition that affects a person’s ability to interact normally with others

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mood disorder

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a disorder in which a person undergoes changes in mood that seem inappropriate or extreme

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schizophrenia

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a severe mental disorder in which a person loses contact with reality

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psychiatrist

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a medical doctor who treats mental health problems; administers biological therapy

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psychologist

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a mental health professional who is trained and licensed by the state to perform therapy; administers talk therapy

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PNS

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Peripheral Nervous System; the nerves that connect the central nervous system to all parts of the body

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Common cause of nervous system problems-

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blow to the head

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Nervous System

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the body’s message and control center

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traumatic brain injury

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TBI; a condition caused by the brain being jarred and striking the inside of the skull (head injury)

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suicide

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the intentional taking of one’s own life

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CNS

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Central Nervous System; the brain and spinal cord

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Therapy

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an approach that teaches you different ways of thinking or behaving

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anxiety

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a state of uneasiness, usually associated with a future uncertainty

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stress

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the body’s response to change

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panic

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a feeling of sudden, intense fear

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personality

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the unique combination of feelings, thoughts, and behavior that makes one person different from everyone else

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passive

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a tendency to give up, give in, or back down without standing up for your rights and needs

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aggressvie

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overly forceful, pushy, hostile or otherwise attacking in approach

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GAD

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Generalized Anxiety disorder; Restlessness, tiredness, difficulty concentrating, irritablity, muscle tension, sleep disturbances

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Panic Disorder

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pounding heart, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, nausea, fear of losing control; anxiety disorder

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PTSD

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Withdrawal or depression after a distressing experience such as sexual abuse, a natural disaster, an accident, or witnessing violence

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OCD

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Obsessive-Copulsive Disorder; a need to perform behaviors over and over again, such as hand washing, counting, hoarding, or arranging possessions

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passive-agressive disorder

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people with this condition have a hard time cooperating with others; do not like being told what to do; can become angry if they are not in control over a situation

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borderline disorder

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people with this condition have trouble in close relationships with others; tend to idolize those they are in close relationships with; if a person they idolize disappoints them, they may become angry with them or hurt them; engage in high-risk behaviors; very poor self-esteem; intense fear of abandonment

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manic-depressive

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also called bipolar; mood cycles- alternating high, manic, energetic periods and low, depressed, tired periods; requires medication

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major depression

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very serious mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything; requires medication

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Talk therapy

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therapy in which people with disabilities talk work with a psychiatrist to help their disabilities; one on one/individual, self, family, group

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Biological Therapy

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also called drug treatment therapy; involves administration of medications to correct chemical imbalances in the brain

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SPAN USA

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Suicide Prevention Action Network; teens with thoughts of suicide can contact them for help; National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is another

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impulses

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electrical charges that carry messages or instructions from the CNS to the PNS and Back; travel at up to 248 miles per hour

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neurons

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specialized nerve cells, send and receive impulses

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cerebrum

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largest part of the brain. controls senses, movement of muscles, thinking and speech

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cerebellum

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controls balance, posture, and coordination; part of brain

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brain stem

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controls important automatic body functions such as heat beat, breathing, blood pressure, and digestion

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somatic and autonomic system

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parts of nervous system that deals with actions you control and those you do not

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emotional health

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how you deal with situations that do not go the way you planned; how you set/achieve goals; how you understand and cope with your feelings; how you accept constructive criticism; how you express your feelings through your words and other outlets

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negative stressors

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anything that creates stress that has a negative effect on your life; distress; creates nervous habits and sleeping and eating problems among ohters

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positive stressors

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anything that creates stress that positively affects your life; motivates you to do your best; makes you more alert; improves concentration

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