Unit 5- Mental, Social, & Emotional Health Flashcards
Define Mental/Emotional Health
The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt to and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life. AAD (Accept-Adapt-Demand)
What characteristics do people with good mental/emotional health exhibit?
Positive Self-Esteem- Sense of Belonging- Sense of Purpose- Positive Outlook- Autonomy SBPOA (Self-Esteem-Belonging-Purpose-Outlook-Autonomy)
Define Hierarchy of Needs
A ranked list of those needs essential to human growth and development, presented in ascending order, starting with basic needs and building toward the needs for reaching your highest potential.
What are the components of the hierarchy of needs? (from least important to most important)
Physical-Safety-Belonging- Feeling Recognized- Reaching Potential PSBRP
Define Self-Actualization
The striving to become the best you can be.
Define Personality
A complex set of characteristics that make you unique.
What is personality composed of?
Emotional Makeup- Attitudes- Thoughts- Behavior EATB
Define Modeling
Observing and learning from the behaviors of those around you.
The one aspect in your personality which you have the most control over is _____.
Behavior
Define Personal Identity
Your sense of yourself as a unique individual
Define Development Assets
The building blocks of development that help young people grow up as healthy, caring, and responsible individuals.
Define Constructive Crticism
Non-hostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.
Define Emotions
Signals that tell your mind and body how to react.
Define Hormone
A chemical secreted by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells.
Define Empathy
The ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels.
Define Hostility
The intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior.
Define Defense Mechanisms
Mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions and situations.
Define Supression
Holding back or restraining.
Define Relationship
A bond or connection that you have with other people.
Define Friendship
A significant relationship between two people that is based on caring, trust, and consideration.
Define Citizenship
The way you conduct yourself as a member of the community.
Define Role
A part you play in a relationship.
What are the three C’s needed for having a good relationship?
Communcation-Cooperation-Compromise
Define Communication
Your ways of sending and receiving messages.
Define Cooperation
Working together for the good of all.
Define Compromise
A problem-solving method that involves each participant’s giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.
What are the characteristics of healthy relationships?
Mutual Respect and Consideration-Honesty-Dependability-Commitment RHDC
What are the 4 external developmental assets?
Support-Empowerment-Boundaries and Expectations- Constructive Use of Time SEBC
What are the 4 internal developmental assets?
Commitment to Learning-Positive Values- Social Competencies- Positive Identity LVCI (Learning-Values-Competencies-Identity)
What are the 5 things in a developmental relationship framework?
Express Care- Challenge Growth- Provide Support- Share Power- Expand Possibilities CGSPP (Care-Growth-Support-Power-Possibilities)
Define Stress
The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands.
Define Perception
The act of becoming aware through the senses.
Define Stressor
Anything that causes stress.