Unit-1 Test Flashcards
What are the developmental tasks of early Adulthood?
- Forming an initial adult identity
- Establishing independence
- Assuming responsibility
- Broadening social skills
- Nurturing intimacy
What are the developmental tasks of older adulthood?
- Accept changes of aging
- Maintain physical functioning
- Establish a sense of integrity and wholeness concerning life’s journey.
Individual Oriented health promotion:
- Individual focuses on personal goals & may overlap with risk reduction for chronic illness.
- Focus on fitness, social interaction, and healthy lifestyles.
Group Oriented Health Promotion:
- Community places emphasis on a group centered concept to promote empowerment.
“Wellness” is a process intended to:
- Aid individuals in unlocking their full potential through the Development of an overall well lifestyle.
What are the 6 stages of change?
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
- Termination
What are the 7 Main Dimensions of Health?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Social
- Intellectual
- Spiritual
- Occupational
- Environmental
Psychological Health is:
A broadly based concept pertaining to cognitive functioning in conjuction with the way people:
- express emotions
- cope with stress, adversity, and success
- adapt to changes in themselves and their environment.
What are the characteristics of a Psychologically healthy individual?
- Express full range of emotions
- Give and receive care, love, and support
- Accept’s life’s disappointments
- Accept their mistakes
- Express empathy and concern for others
- Take care of themselves
Self-Esteem Characteristics include:
- Having pride, Respect, and Self confidence
4. Considering yourself valuable, important, and worthy
Risk Factors of Suicide are:
- little or no support
- family history of mental illness and/or suicide
- problems with drugs or alcohol
- possession of a firearm
Individuals whom are diagnosed with bipolar disorder show signs of:
Alternating episodes of depression and mania.
Symptoms of Mania:
- excessive energy
- racing thoughts and rapid speech
- impulsive or reckless behavior
General Anxiety Disorders include:
- Panic disorder
- Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
An estimated 15 million Americans suffer from:
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Symptoms of ADHD are:
- difficulty getting organized
- chronic procrastination
- frequently searching for high stimulation
- low tolerance for frustration
- low self esteem