final: chapters 1/2 VOCAB Flashcards
(23 cards)
Define interpersonal communication
The exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people
Define risk behaviors
Actions that can potentially threaten your health or others health
Define refusal skills
Communication strategies that can help you say no when you are urged to take part in behaviors that are unsafe or unhealthful, or that go against your values
Define media
Various methods of communicating information
Define cumulative risks
Related risks that increase in effect with each added ris
Define culture
The collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group
Define warranty
A company’s or a store’s written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if the product does not function properly
Define advertising
A written or spoken media message designed to interest consumers in purchasing a product or service
Define stress
the reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands
Define peers
People of the same age who share the same interests
Define short term goals
A goal that you can reach in a short period of time
define long term goals
A goal you plan to reach over an extended period of time
Define health triangle
The balance between your physical, mental, and spiritual health to maintain your total health
Define action plan
A multi-step strategy to identify and achieve your goals
Define Total health
A person’s overall state of well-being
Define heredity
All the traits that were biologically passed on to you by your parents
define abstinence
A deliberate decision to avoid high risk behaviors, including sexual activity and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs
define attitude
The way you view situations
define behavior
The way you act
define advocacy
Taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
define healthful behaviors
behaviors that maintain your health
define controllable health risks
Health risks that you can make decisions to prevent
define prevention
Taking steps to keep something from happening or getting worse
