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Details Title: Comm Health 160 Test 1 Description: My Body My Health Total Flash Cards: 74 Created: 03/07/2006 11:18:31	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term The Three Models Of Health Definition a.) The Medical Model b.) The Environmental Model c.) The Holistic Model Term Medical Model thinks health is.. Definition The absence of disease Term Environmental Model thinks health is.. Definition The absence of disease, but also pollution, ecology, etc Term Holistic Model of health thinks health is.. Definition Physical, mental, social, environmental, and ecological Term Lifestyle Diseases Definition Tobacco, diet/exercise, alcohol, etc Term What kind of disease kills people the most lately? Definition Lifestyle diseases Term Banking Approach to Education Definition Teacher knows all, student knows nothing Term Dr. Gerber's Teaching Philosophy Definition Adults learn: 20% of what they see 40% of what they see/hear 80% of what they discover for themselves Term Dimensions of Hollistic Health/Wellness Definition 1.)Physical 2.)Emotional 3.)Social 4.)Spiritual 5.)Environmental 6.) Term Hollistic Health believes wellness is.. Definition on-going, dynamic and continuous. Term Mental Models Definition Deeply ingrained assumptions about how we see the world. Effect how we act. Term Emotional Intelligence Definition Capacity to understand your own and others emotions, and to motivate/develop yourself while supporting others to motivate/develop themselves. Term 5 Components of Emotional Intelligence Definition 1.)Personal Motivation 2.)Self Awareness 3.)Altruism 4.)Empathy 5.)Ability to love and be loved Term #1 College student social/emotional problem: Definition Time management/procrastination Term How many rapes out of 4 on campus are by aquaintences? Definition 3/4 Term Worst time for rapes Definition September to Thanksgiving Term How many out of every 4 students has an STD? Definition 1 Term What percentage of STDs have no symptoms? Definition 60-80% Term Key components of positive self esteem: (4) Definition a.) Sense of capability b.) Sense of significance c.) Sense of power/control d.) Sense of worthiness Term Self Esteem Definition How we feel about ourselves Term Low Self Esteem Definition Negative expectations that become self-fulfilling prophecies Term Building Self Esteem Daily: (10) Definition 1.) Reward Yourself 2.) Avoid people who are bad for you. 3.) Have at least one good friend. 4.) Laugh more 5.) Keep a journal 6.) Learn something new 7.) Don't get stuck in the "waiting place" 8.) Take more risks 9.) Take care of yourself 10.) Do something for someone else. Term Personal Mastery Definition The discipline of personal growth Term Two Underlying Actions of Personal Mastery Definition 1.) Continually clarifying what is important. 2.) Continually learning how to see reality Term Creative Tension Definition Knowing where you want to go, then using that tension to get there. Term What percentage of 4th grade girls are trying to lose weight? Definition 80% Term T/F: Short term restrictive diets are effective. Definition FALSE Term What percentage of people who go on diets gain the weight back plus more? Definition 98% Term We don't eat because of hunger but because of... Definition Social Triggers Term What percentage of women in the US are on diets? Definition 50-70% Term What percentage of men in the US are on diets? Definition 25-40% Term What percentage of the US pop is overweight? Definition 85% Term The body is composed of: (2) Definition 1.) Lean body mass 2.) Body fat Term Lean Body Mass Definition Made of structural elements of cells, body water, muscles and bone Term 2 Parts of Body Fat Definition 1.) Essential Fat 2.) Storage Fat Term Essential Fat Definition Fat needed for normal physiological functions (eg nerve conduction) Term Storage Fat Definition Excess fat Term Set Point Theory Definition Internal set point that maintains an individual's amount of body fat within normal range. Term Fat Cell Theory Definition As we gain weight, the fat cells in our body grow. At a certain point, we gain more fat cells. After that, getting rid of them is almost impossible. Term Energy equivalent of 1 lb Definition 3500 calories Term Safe weight loss rate: Definition 1 lb/week Term 4 Major Weight Control Fads Definition a.) Body Wraps b.) Diet Pills c.) Diet Programs d.) Fasting Term Internal Oppression Definition When external oppression becomes internalized and is manifested in feelings of inferiority, hostility to self/others, self-doubt, and in self-blame and powerlessness. Term 3 Common Eating Disorders Definition 1.) Anorexia 2.) Bulimia 3.) Binge Eating Disorder Term 95% of anorexia sufferers are: Definition Women Term Anorexia often includes sense of.. Definition Powerlessness in life Term On average, we as americans gain X lbs per ___ . Definition 10 lbs/decade Term Classes of Drugs (6) Definition a.) Depressants b.) Stimulants c.) Opiates d.) Cannabis e.) Hallucinogens f.) “Designer/Club Drugs” Term Receptors Definition Part of nervous system where drugs bind Term Neurotransmitters Definition “messengers” send signals ex: serotonin Term Tolerance Definition Need for "more" drugs to get the same effect Term Addiction Definition When receptors need and want a drug to feel normal. Term What percentage of UMass students surveyed binge drank in the last week? Definition 74% Term Binge drinking is how many drinks in a sitting for males and females? Definition Males: 5 drinks Females: 4 drinks Term Avg # of drinks a week at Umass for males and females: Definition Males: 15 Females: 7 Term Why students drink? 89% said because: Definition It gives them something to do. Term 82% students drink because.. Definition Facilitiates connection with peers Term What percentage of students smoked weed in the past week? Definition 61% Term Physiological Addiction Definition When your receptors want more of a drug Term Psychological Addiction Definition When your mind wants more of a drug. Term Examples of Depressants Definition Alcohol, Valium, Barbituates Term Legally "drunk" Definition .08 Term Examples of Stimulants Definition Caffeine, Ephedrine, Amphetamines, Cocaine Term Examples of Opiates Definition Heroin, Morphine, Codeine Term Examples of Cannibis Definition Marijuana, THC, Hashish Term Examples of Hallucinogins Definition LSD, Peyote, Mescaline Term Effects of Stimulants Definition increased alertness, excitation, euphoria, increased pulse and BP, decreased appetite Term Effects of Opiates Definition euphoria, drowsiness, nausea, decreased respirations Term Effects of Cannabis Definition Euphoria, relaxation, loss of inhibition, increased appetite, decreased memory and attention Term Effects of Hallucinogens Definition altered perception of body, hallucinations, visual illusions, increased emotions Term Effects of Ecstacy Definition Euphoria, enhanced mental/emotional clarity, "tingling", "love to be touched" Term Effects of Ketamine (special K) Definition Relaxation, loss of sense of time/identity, hallucination, visual distortion Term Effects of Rohypnol Definition Intoxication, sleepiness, sedation, blackouts, amnesia Term Effects of GHB Definition Euphoria, intoxication, disinhibition, sedation