HLTH chapter 2 Flashcards
Psychological health
includes mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions – it is the sum of how we think, feel, relate, and exist in oour day-to-day lives
what are the elements of psychologically healthy people
- the feel good about thenselves
- the feel comfortable with other people and feel respect and compassion for others
- the control tension and anxiety
- they meet the demands of life
- they curb hate and guilt
- they maintain a positive outlook
- they value diversity
- they appreciate and respect the world around them
Define mental health
the thinking part of psychological health; includes values, attitudes and beliefs
define emotional health
the feeling part of psychological health; includes your emotional reactions to life
emotions
intensified feelings or complex patterns of feelings we regularly experience
define emotional intelligence
a persons ability to identify, understand, use, and manage emotional states effectively and interact positively with others in relationship’s
Define Social Health
aspects of psychological health that includes interactions with others individually and in groups, ability to use social supports and ability to adapt to various situations
Define social bonds
the level of closeness and attachement with other individuals
social support
networks of people and services with whom you share ties and from whom you get support
what is spiritual health
the aspect of psychological health that relates to havinhf a sense of meaning and purpose to ones life, as well a feeling of connectin with others and with nature
dysfunctional damilies
families in which there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, parental disorder or other negative family interactions
self-efficiency
belief in ones own ability to perform a task successfully
self-esteem
sense of self-respect or self-worth
define learned helplessness
pattern of responding to situations by giving up because of repeated failures in the past
what is learned optimism
teaching oneself to think positively
psychoneuroimmunology
the science that examines the relationship between the brain and behavior and how this affects the bodys immune system
what is subjective well-being
an uplifting feeling of inner peace
what are neurotransmitters
chemicals that relay messages between nerve cells or from nerve cells to other body cells
What is mental illness
disorders that disrupts thinking, feeling, moods and behaviors and that impair daily functions
chronic mood disorder
experience of persistent emotional state suchs as sadness, despair hoplessness or euphoria
major depression
dsevere depression disorder that entails chronic mood disorder, physical effects such as sleep disturbance and exhaustion and mental effects such as the inability to concentrate also called clinical depression
definre dysthymic disorder
a type of depression that is milders and harder to recognize than major depression
bipolar disorder
a form or mood disorder characterized b alternating mania and depression
An individual who is 22 percent above his or her ideal weight would be classified as
obese
True or False- Studies reveal that identical twins are more likely than fraternal twins to be of similar weight.
True
what happens When blood levels of the hormone leptin rise,
appetite levels decrease.
What percentage of dieters are likely to regain lost weight within two years?
75%
Kevin wants to lose 5 pounds of fat. He finds it hard to cut back on his eating, so he decides that he will walk an hour each day to burn more calories. How many extra calories must he expend to lose a pound of fat?
3500
true or false- As Body Mass Index increases, an adult’s overall health risk also increases.
true
Cell phones, computers, and other modern technologies have contributed to the current obesity epidemic. (true/false)
True
Problems with the BMI measurement include that
it is an indirect estimate of body fat.
John underwent a body composition test that involved being submerged to compare his underwater weight with land weight to determine the amount body fat. This method of assessment is known as a
hydrostatic weighing.
The method of body composition measurement that sends a small current through the body to measure the resistance based on percentage of body water is
bioelectrical impedance analysis.
Data from the National Health Interview Survey show that 4 in 10 adults
never engage in any exercise, sports, or physically active hobbies.
In addition to the United States, which nations or regions are also experiencing an obesity epidemic?
Mexico and the United Kingdom
Individuals who go on and off starvation diets multiple times to lose weight will likely end up with a __ basal metabolic rate
a lower basal metabolic rate.
The concept of adaptive thermogenesis attempts to explain
how thin people can consume large amounts of calories without gaining weight.
Some scientists believe that the hypothalamus does all of the following EXCEPT
- disrupts adaptive thermogenesis.
- aids in adaptive thermogenesis.
- regulates appetite.
- monitors the level of certain nutrients in the blood.
-disrupts adaptive thermogenesis.
The body adapts to prolonged fasting or carbohydrate deprivation by converting body fat to ketones to be used as fuel for brain cells, a process called
ketogenesis
When fasting or eating a very-low-calorie diet for prolonged periods, the body will obtain fuel from its energy stores. One of the last reserves the body will use is
protein in muscle and organ tissue.