study plan

Question 1

7 dimensions of wellness

Answer 1

• social
• occupational
• spiritual
• physical
• intellectual
• emotional
• environmental

Question 2

social dimension

V,C,H,E,B

Answer 2

collectivist view of the world

• contribute to society
• help others
• seek ways to enhance relationships, build healthy communities

Question 3

occupational dimension

E,MR,Bwl

Answer 3

• enrichment through work or vocation
• work is meaningful and rewarding
• balance of work and life commitments

Question 4

spiritual dimension

Pil,Eljpf,Hap,R

Answer 4

• identify our basic purpose in life
• leaning how to experience love, joy, peace, fulfillment
• helping ourselves and others achieve our potential
• can mean a connection to a formal relation or faith

Question 5

physical dimension

Pa,Hf,AHB,SMA

Answer 5

• participating in regular physical activity
• making healthy food choices
• avoiding harmful behaviours
• seeking medical attention when needed

Question 6

intellectual dimension

TL,O,C,QE,CGS

Answer 6

• ability to think and learn from life experience
• openness to new ideas
• capacity to new ideas
• capacity to question and evaluate information
• cherishing intellectual growth and stimulation

Question 7

emotional dimension

PE,AAf,EM,C,R

Answer 7

• feeling positive and enthusiastic
• awareness and acceptance of feelings in oneself and others
• capacity to express and manage feelings
• ability to cope with stressors
• can recognize when help is needed

Question 8

environmental dimension

R LiH, S&L

Answer 8

• difficult to adopt a ‘well’ way of living when our enviro is not healthy and well
• being respectful and attempting to live in harmony with nature
• ensuring stability and longevity of natural resources

Question 9

social determinants

Answer 9

• health is determined by complex interactions between our environment, genetic makeup, and where we live and work
• growing inequality in social and economic status between groups of Canadians
• -the larger the gap, the lower the health status

Question 10

social determinants of health

Answer 10

• disability: inaccessibility, more likely to live in poverty, earn less than people without a disability, or are often unemployed. Those who do work earn 44 percent less than Canadians without disabilities.
• education: higher education = better access to job training and opportunity, and an understanding of how self-care can contribute to healthy living.
• food security: basic human need; has physiological and psychological disadvantages
• immigrant status: makes it harder to get healthcare, social services, jobs, lower wages
• income and its distribution: inability to afford food, clothing, housing
• social exclusion: affects access to social goods, lack of opportunity to participate and contribute to social and cultural activities
• geography: northern location can be disadvantaged
• early life
• employment and working conditions
• gender
• health care services
• housing
• indigenous ancestry
• race
• social safety net
• unemployment and employment security

Question 11

stages of change

PCPAMT

Answer 11

• precontemplation: not aware of a problem
• contemplation: aware of a problem and usually considers a change within 6 months but can settle in this stage for years
• preparation: intended to change within 1 month
• action: modifying their behaviour according to their plan; some may never enter this phase (this is the reason for the lifestyle change project)
• maintenance: continue to work at changing their behaviour and may take 6 months to a lifetime
• termination: behaviour is deeply ingrained and becomes a new habit; may take 2-5 years

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Question 12

successful change

Answer 12

self-efficacy: belief that you can and will succeed
locus of control: internal or external
reinforcements: positive=rewards, negative=punishments
self-talk: messages you send yourself

Question 13

maslow’s hierarchy of needs

P,S,LB,Se,Sa

Answer 13

linked to personality and psychological health
(base to top)
1. physiological needs; fulfillment of needs for food water, shelter, sleep, sexual expression
2. safety-security; ability to protect oneself from harm
3. love and belonging; ability to give and receive affection
4. self esteem; respect for self, respect of others
5. self actualization; fulfillment of one’s potential

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Question 14

general adaptation syndrome (GAS)

Answer 14

our bodies constantly strive to maintain homeostasis

describes the body’s response to a stressor in three distinct stages

Question 15

adaptive response

Answer 15

the body’s attempt to restore homeostasis

Question 16

goals of public health agency of canada

Answer 16

make sure there is collaboration between federal, provincial, and territorial governments regarding healthy living initiatives