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HLTH 1000 TEST ONE TEXTBOOK STUDY GUIDEThis study guide goes along with the textbook. You are also responsible for information presented in class and the online lessons. Be sure to study your note sheets from the online lessons.Chapter 2 Psychological HealthDefine Psychological health and its three components: mental, emotional and spiritual health. (Page 20) - Psychological Health - The broad measure of well-being that encompasses the mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health. - Mental Health – the thinking component of psychological health that rarely and respond rationally and effectively. - Emotional Health – the subjective side of psychological heath including your feelings and moods- Spiritual Health – A component of psychological heath that provides a sense of connection to a larger purpose coupled with a system of core values that provide direction and meaning in life.What is autonomy? How does it differ from assertiveness and realism? (Page 21) - Autonomy – The capacity to make informed un-coerced decisions. - Assertiveness – the ability to clearly express your needs and wants to others in an appropriate way.- Realism – the ability to perceive life as it really is so that you can rationally respond to its demands.What are the characteristics of a person with high-self esteem? (Page 21) - Feel good about themselves and their lives- Respond to challenges in resilient ways- Have optimistic outlook on life- Capitalize on opportunities- Enjoy Psychical health What are some strategies for improving self-esteem? (Page 22) - Take good care of yourself- Pat yourself on the back- Practice positive self-talk- Stretch your abilities- Tackle your o do list- Listen to yourself- Reach outDefine optimism and its association with health. (Page 22) - Optimism – the psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life’s events. Optimism can help fight of diseases. What is emotional intelligence and how can you increase yours? (Page 23) - Emotional intelligence – the ability to accurately monitor, assess, and manage your emotions and those of others.You can increase it by consciously recognizing and naming your emotions when you feel them, accepting them, and recognizing others emotions. What is altruism and how can it benefit your psychological health? (Page 25) - Altruism – the practice of helping and giving to others out of genuine concern for their well-being. Helping others can put your own life in perspective, build self-esteem, and even help you manage stress. In Chase's Student Story what factors are contributing to his feeling of homesickness? (Page 26) - Shyness – the feeling of apprehension or intimidation in social situations, especially in reaction to unfamiliar people of new environments. How can feelings of anger affect your health and what is an effective way to deal with it? (Page 26) - Increases your blood pressure and chance of heart disease.- You can deal with it by taking assessing the situation you’re in objectively, try to relax, and take deep breaths.Define mood and list some strategies for breaking-out of a bad one. (Page 27)- Mood – prolonged emotional state. To change a bad mood; Change what has upset you Don’t drink or use drugs to cope Act don’t stew If you can’t change on thing, change anotherDefine mental disorders and indicate what causes them? (Page 27) - Mental disorders – significant behavioral and psychological disorders that disrupt thought and feelings impair ability to function, and increase risk of pain, disability, or even death. They are caused by past or current experiences, extreme stress, illnesses, or trauma.Describe the conditions under which a person would be diagnosed with a major depressive disorder? (Page 28) - It’s diagnosed if someone consistently experiences five or more depressive symptoms, including either depressed mood or loss of interest or pleasure, for at least two weeks straight. What increases a person's risk for depression? (Page 28) - When depressive disorder runs in the family - Imbalance in the brain’s chemicals - Irregular hormone levels Distinguish between the following types of depressive disorders: major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder and seasonal affective disorder. (Page 28) - Major depressive disorder – a type of depressive disorder characterized by experiencing favor or more symptoms of depression, including either depressed moos or loss of interest of pleasure, for at least two weeks straight.- Dysthymic disorder – a molder, chronic type of depressive disorder that last two years or more.- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) – A type of depressive disorder caused by fewer hours of daylight during the winter months. Discuss the differences between men and women regarding the symptoms, risks, treatment and effects of depression. (Page 30) - Men are under diagnosed and under-treated- Men are irritable, fatigued or extremely cynical - Men’s depression is harder to recognize than women’s depression - Women experience depression at a younger age and for a longer period of time- Women have more feeling of guilt- Women are prone to eating disorders when depressed Explain the different components of bipolar disorder. (Page 31)- Bipolar disorder – a mental disorder characterized by occurrences of abnormally elevated mood (or mania), often alternating with depressive episodes, with periods of normal mood in between. What symptoms can attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder cause? (Page 31)- ADHD – A type of attention disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactive behavior, fidgeting, and a tendency toward impulsive. How do the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder differ from those of panic attack? (Page 32) - People with GAD feel chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry, and pessimism, even when there is little or nothing to provoke it or they know they are overreacting. - Panic attacks are sudden episodes of sudden terror that strike without warning.What are signs of social anxiety disorder? (Page 33) - Cancelling social engagements at the moment- Having few good friends who really know you- Avoidance of activities that are enjoyable by require social interaction- Pessimism and low self-esteem, especially in regard to social situations or skills- Excessive computer use that is not social in nature and that takes the place of direct contact with other people.Using a germ-obsessed person as an example, describe how a


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