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Exam #1 Flashcards

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shaping your health

what are the 3 developmental life stages?

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1.) young adult
2.) middle adult
3.) older adult

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example of young adult developmental life stages expectations

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  • forming an initial adult identity
  • establishing independence
  • assuming responsibility
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example of middle adult developmental life stages expectations

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  • achieving generativity
  • reassessing plans of young adulthood

generativity = a concern for people besides self and family that usually develops during middle age

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example of older adult developmental life stages expectations

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  • accepting changes of aging
  • maintaining functionality
  • establishing sense of integrity
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what is the transtheoretical model (TTM)?

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the process of behavior changes that happens over time, it shows progress/stages of behavior change

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what are the stages of the transtheoretical model (TTM)?

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  • pre contemplation
  • contemplation
  • preparing
  • action
  • maintenance
  • termination (sometimes)
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explain stages of TTM & their key characteristics

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pre contemplation
- not even thinking about change

contemplation
- thinking about change, maybe

preparing
- getting ready for change

action
- doing the change

maintenance
- doing what they need so they can keep up w/ the change

termination (sometimes)
- making the change permanent (not realistic)

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what is important to know about the transtheoretical model (TTM)?

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transition between stages is possible at any time, you can always go back or go forward

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what are some potential barriers to behavior change?

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  • environment
  • feelings
  • no social support
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what are the 7 dimensions of health?

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1.) physical
2.) emotional
3.) social
4.) intellectual
5.) spiritual
6.) occupational
7.) environment

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what is the “new definition of health”?

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the ability to use and apply intrinsic/extrinsic resources related to each dimension of our holistic makeup to . . .

1.) participating in sustaining role fulfillment
2.) master developmental expectations
3.) experience a sense of well-being in life

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what is life course?

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the path that people follow through life shaped by developmental tasks/roles that society expects of people at each life stage

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managing stress

what is stress?

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stress refers to physiological and psychological responses to a significant or unexpected change or disruption in one’s life, it can be brought on by real or imagined factors/events

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managing stress

what are the 3 stages of stress?

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1.) alarm
2.) resistance
3.) exhausting

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managing stress

explain the alarm stage of stress

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  • when exposed to something as a threat/dangerous
  • controlled by hormone/nervous system
  • body preparing for challenges
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managing stress

explain the resistance stage of stress

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  • body trying to regain homeostasis
  • trained for survival, trying to lower stress

E.X = calming down, not opening up

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managing stress

explain the exhaustion stage of stress

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  • recovering from stress
  • moving on, the aftermath of stage 1 & 2
  • consequences are left from the stress
  • E.X = depression
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managing stress

what are some categories of sources of stress w/examples?

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1.) academic = balancing work & school

2.) job = insecurity about future, finances

3.) environmental = messy house can affect stress, light, sound, smell, air

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managing stress

what are 3 techniques of stress management?

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1.) establishing a sleep routine
2.) exercise
3.) relaxation & deep breathing

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managing stress

what are some effects of stress?

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  • cardiovascular problems
  • sleep disorders
  • anxiety
  • cancer
  • back pain
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managing stress

what is distress?

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stress resulting from unpleasant events or conditions

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managing stress

what is eustress?

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stress resulting from pleasant events or conditions

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managing stress

what are 2 types of stress responses?

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1.) fight/flight response
2.) chronic response

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managing stress

what is the fight/flight stress response?

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the physiological response to a stressor that prepares the body for confrontation or avoidance

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managing stress

what is the chronic stress response?

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remaining in a continued state of physiological arousal for an extended period of time

E.X - high level of arousal is similar to putting your foot on the accelerator of your car while it is in park and not letting up on the gas pedal

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psychological wellness

what is psychological health?

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how people express their emotions; cope with stress, adversity, and success; and adapt to changes

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psychological wellness

what is psychological health associated w/ to help develop & maintain?

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self concept, self esteem, emotional intelligence

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psychological wellness

what is self concept?

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an individual’s internal picture of himself or herself; the way one sees oneself

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psychological wellness

what is self esteem?

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an individual’s sense of pride, self-respect, value, and worth

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psychological wellness

what is emotional intelligence?

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the ability to understand others and act wisely in human relations and to measure how well one knows one’s emotions, manages one’s emotions, motivates oneself, recognizes emotions in others, and handles relationships

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psychological wellness

what is the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs?

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the theory of meeting needs, understanding personality & psychological health

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psychological wellness

what are the stages of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? (bottom to top)

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physiological needs
safety & security
belonging & love
esteem/needs
self actualization

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psychological wellness

describe each stage of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs? (bottom to top)

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physiological needs
- food, water, exercise, sleep

safety & security
- protection, stability, peace

belonging & love
- acceptance, affiliation, affection

esteem/needs
- self worth, self esteem, accomplishment

self actualization
- sense of humor, spirituality, creativity

34
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psychological wellness

what are the 3 keys to psychological health?

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1.) developing communication skills
2.) cultivating your sense of humor
3.) taking an optimistic approach to life

35
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psychological wellness

name 2 psychological disorders

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1.) depression
2.) schizophrenia

36
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psychological wellness

what are treatments for depression?

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counseling & medication (antidepressants)

37
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psychological wellness

what are treatments for schizophrenia?

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psychotherapy, identifying stressors/triggers

38
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psychological wellness

what is cognitive behavioral therapy?

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changing an individual’s cognitive patterns in order to change his or her behavior and emotional state

39
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psychological wellness

what is ADHD?

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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psychological wellness

what are symptoms of ADHD?

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  • difficulty getting organized
  • moody
  • easily bored & distracted
41
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psychological wellness

what are some causes of ADHD?

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  • environmental factors
  • different cellular level in energy consumption in the brain
42
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psychological wellness

how is ADHD treated?

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  • counseling
  • coaching to provide strategies, techniques, & structure for daily life
43
Q

psychological wellness

give an example of less stigmatizing language to replace “alcoholic”

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person w/ an alcohol disorder

44
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psychological wellness

what is learned optimism?

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an attribution style regarding permanence, pervasiveness, and personalization; how people explain both positive and negative events in their lives, accounting for success and failure

45
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psychological wellness

what are the 3 factors of learned optimism?

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1.) permanence
2.) pervasiveness
3.) personalization

46
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psychological wellness

what is permeance?

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1st dimension of learned optimism, related to whether certain events are perceived as temporary or long lasting

47
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psychological wellness

what is pervasiveness?

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2nd dimension of learned optimism, related to whether events are perceived as specific or general

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psychological wellness

what is personalization?

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3rd dimension of learned optimism, related to whether an individual takes things personally or is more balanced in accepting responsibility for positive and negative events

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