The Definition of Health

Question 1

Attaining and maintaining resources to meet your physical, psychological, and social needs is the defining characteristic of ________ wellness.

Answer 1

Financial

Question 2

Compared to individuals in peer countries, Americans have:

Answer 2

a shorter life expectancy and more mothers dying when giving birth.

Question 3

Compared to peer countries, Americans have:

Answer 3

higher salaries and higher levels of poverty.

Question 4

Differences in health status based on factors such as race, income, and educational attainment are called:

Answer 4

health disparities

Question 5

Elena has decided that she is going to quit drinking soda by weaning herself off of it. Right now, she is drawing up a schedule for cutting back on how many cans of soda she drinks each day until she eliminates the behavior altogether. Which stage of the Theoretical Model is Elena currently in?

Answer 5

Preparation