Flashcards on Health Final
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distress
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Negative stress
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fatigue
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Third stage of the stress response, resulting in a tired feeling that lowers one's level of activity
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stress
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the body and mind's reaction to everyday demands or threats
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eustress
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positive stress
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alarm
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the first stage in the stress response when the body and mind go on high alert
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stressor
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Any stimulus that produces a stress response
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resistance
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the second stage in the stress response, when the body tries to repair its damage from the stressful event and return to its normal state
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stress tolerance
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the amount of stress that you can handle before you reach a state of too much stress
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psychosomatic response
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A physical disorder that results from stress rather that from an injury or illness
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hardy personality
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one personality type that seems able to stay healthy despite major or even traumatic stressors
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support groups
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a formal or informal gathering of people who meet and share experiences, feelings, and trust
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time management skills
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specific strategies for planning and using time in effective, healthful ways
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rechanneling
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transferring or redirecting your energy
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closure
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a coming to an end of the most intense parts of the grieving process
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delayed grief response
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the putting off of the most intense stages of grief
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grief reaction
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an individual's total response to a major loss
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stereotype
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exaggerated and oversimplified belief about an entire group of people, such as an ethnic group, religious group or certain gender
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infatuation
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exaggerated feelings of passion for another person
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Adrenaline produced from the pituitary gland which then makes your heart rate go up and prepare to take action
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What occurs in your body during the alarm stage of the stress response?
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Fatigue
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At which of the three stages of the stress response is a person most likely to become ill?
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Change -likes and welcomes change commitment - Strong sense of purpose and committed to people and activities Control - Sense of power over their life
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Describe the 3 traits of the hardy personality
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Physical - headaches, upset stomach, pounding heart Emotional - frustration, boredom, edginess Behavioral - Not eating, fidgeting, alcohol use, and smoking
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What are some of the physical emotional and behavioral signs of stress in teens?
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Rechanneling, budget your time, learn to say no
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Name 3 strategies for managing stress
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Setting priorities can help to organize your day and reduce your stress over what must get done
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What role does setting priorities play in stress management?
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Denial - not admitting to the loss Anger - lashing out at others Bargaining - Pray or promise something to see the person again Depression - Feels disbelief, withdraws, silence Acceptance - Accepting they're gone
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Name and describe the 5 stages of loss as identified by Dr. Kubler-Ross
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Finding identity and sense of belonging
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Why do teens take on a greater importance in their peers lives during the teen year?
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Defines and reinforces values
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How do friendships add to total health?
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Best Friend
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Which type of friend are you most likely to confide in when you have a problem?
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Prejudice behavior
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Stereotypes can lead to what type of behavior?
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May be closing self off from meeting other people and not emotionally ready for relationships
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Name 2 reasons why going out as a couple may not be the best choice for a teenager?
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Because it can be painful and they dont want to hurt the others feelings. Afraid to communicate
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Explain why teens often stay in a relationships even though they want to get out of a relationship
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Shaking/trembling, faster heart rate, tightening of muscles
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Describe three physical reactions that occur in the body when you feel anger
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Love, Empathy, Joy, Fear, Jealous, Anger, Guilt, Sadness
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Name the 8 basic emotions and from which 2 of the other 6 derive?
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Depression, random happiness, a moody personality, acne
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What are the effects hormones can have on teens' emotional well being?
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Repression - feelings below surface Suppression - consciously pushing thoughts out Denial - Not accepting Projection - Attributing one's own feelings to another person unconciously Idealization - seeing someone as perfect
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Name and give 5 examples of defense mechanisms
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Rechanneling anger, have a good cry, talk to close friend, write down what you're feeling and why, punch pillow
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Name 5 strategies for handling anger in a healthy way
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neurologist
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A physician who specializes in organ disorders of the brain and nervous system
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psychiatric social worker
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One who has concentrated on psychiatric casework, doing fieldwork in a mental hospital, mental health clinic or family service agency
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suicide
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The taking of one's life
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Depression
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Feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
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Organic is one that is clearly caused by a physical illness or injury that affects the brain, functional may occur as the result of psychological causes in which no clear brain damage is involved
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What is the difference between organic and functional mental disorders?
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Anxiety - Phobia and Panic Disorder Affective - Clinical Depression and Bipolar Disorder Personality - Antisocial and Schizophrenia
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Name 2 anxiety disorders, affective disorders, and personality disorders
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Extreme mood swings; basically two separate personalities
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How does a person act with bipolar disease?
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Role
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Part that you play
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Body Language
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Nonverbal communication thru gestures, facial expressions, and behaviors
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Constructive criticsm
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Non-hostile comments that point out problems and have potential to help a person change
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Compromise, talk it out, look at the other person's point of view, walk away
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How should you deal with a disagreement in a relationship?
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The worker taking their order
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What role are you playing when a friend comes into a fast-food restaurant where you work?
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Healthy relationships and Family Relationships
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What kind of relationships are usually the longest and last a lifetime?
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Respect, acceptance, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, communication
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Name 5 traits of a healthy relationship
