FACTORS

Question 1

what are the two factors affecting health?

Answer 1

internal variables and external variables

Question 2

internal variables include?

Answer 2

• Biologic Dimension
• Psychologic Dimension
• Cognitive Dimension

Question 3

External variables include

Answer 3

• Physical Environment
• Standards Of Living
• Family And Cultural Beliefs
• Social Support Networks

Question 4

Internal variables include biologic, psychologic, and
cognitive dimensions.

Question 5

They are often described as non-modifiable variables
because, for the most part, they cannot be changed

Answer 5

internal variables

Question 6

1. Genetic makeup
2. Sex
3. Age
4. Developmental level

Answer 6

biologic dimension

Question 7

1. Mind-body interactions: emotional responses affect the body
   2.Self-concept: emotional reactions in response to self-esteem, body image, needs, roles, and abilities

Answer 7

Psychologic (Emotional) Dimension

Question 8

1. Lifestyle: Behavior and activities over which people have control
2. Risk factors: Practices that are potentially negative to health
3. Spiritual and religious beliefs

Answer 8

cognitive dimension

Question 9

External variables affecting health include the physical
environment, standards of living, family and cultural beliefs, and social support networks

Question 10

climate affects health, including pollution, greenhouse effect, etc.

Answer 10

environment

Question 11

High income versus low income environment, and mentality

Occupational roles

Answer 11

standards of living

Question 12

Climate of open communication and love while free of excess tension while not isolating foster’s person’s optimum potential

Some see home and tribal remedies superior to compare to healthcare practices

Answer 12

Family and cultural beliefs

Question 13

social networks help confirm illness, provides stimulus to heal, and help avoid illness

Answer 13

social support network