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Health First Trimester Review
Health First Trimester Review
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Health Care
10th Grade
05/25/2011

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Term
Health
Definition
The well-being of one's body, mind, and relationships.
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Physical Health
Definition
How well the body functions
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Mental Health
Definition
How good one feels about oneself and how one copes with demands on their life
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Social Health
Definition
How well one gets along with others
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Wellness
Definition
A combination of physical, mental, and social well-being
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Quality of Life
Definition
The degree of overall satisfaction a person gets from life
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Hereditary Risk Factors
Definition
All the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child; Ex. Hemophilia
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Environmental Risk Factors
Definition
All of the physical and social conditions surrounding a person and the influence they have on that person; Ex. Nature, Bullies
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Behavioral Risk Factors
Definition
The decisions one makes each day. Not all risks pose an immediate threat, some build over time. Risk taking isn't always bad, it can also help a person to grow as a person.
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Health People 2010
Definition
A comprehensive set of disease prevention and health promotions for the U.S., created by the U.S. Department of Health.
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Causes of death for adults
Definition
Top Three:
#1) Coronary Heart Disease
#2) Stroke & other cerebro-vascular diseases
#3) Trachea, bronchus, and lung cancers
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Causes of death for young people
Definition
Driving under the influence, suicide, etc..
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DECIDE Model?
Definition
D efine the problem
E xplore the alternatives
C onsider the consequences
I dentify your values
D ecide and act
E valuate your results
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SMART model
Definition
S pecifc
M easurable
A chievable
R elevant
T ime-bond
Term
Self Esteem/ Self Confidence
Definition
How much one likes and feels good about oneself; Self respect
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Defense Mechanisms (6)
Definition
Compensation, rationalization, denial, reaction formation, Projection, and regression
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Sigmund Freud
Definition
Concluded that each invdividual's personality is made up of 3 parts, the Id, the Ego, and the Superego. Also, he stated that people's minds operate at two levels: conscious thought, and unconcscious thought. In addition to this, he also believes that one's personality is developed completely during childhood.
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Erik Erikson
Definition
Devised an 8 stage theory of personality development; Believes that personality continues to be influenced by experience beyond childhood (8 stages of development)
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Abraham Maslow
Definition
Theorized that everyone has a basic drive to achieve his or her fullest potential. Believed in self-actualization, or the process by which each person strives to be all that he or she can be.
Term
B.F. Skinner
Definition
Finds that human personality is greatly influenced by environment, and is not inborn.
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The Hierarchy of Needs
Definition
Developed by Abraham Maslow: A pyramid of needs that goes in this order (from tip top to base):
1. Self Actualization
2. Esteem
3. Love
4. Safety
5. Phsycological Needs
Term
Drugs
Definition
Any chemical that causes changes in a person's body or behavior
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Illegal Drugs
Definition
Chemicals that are forbidden by law because of their dangerous and often unpredictable effects
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Alcohol
Definition
A depressant that slows down the nervous, respiratory and nervous systems, motor coordination, and intellectual performance.
Term
Pathway of Consumption
Definition
Mouth-->Stomach-->Small Intestines-->Blood Stream-->Heart-->Brain-->Liver-->Bladder
Term
Long Term Effects of Alcohol
Definition
Raises risk of arthritis; cancers of the liver, pancreas, rectum, breast, mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus; Fetal Alcohol Syndrome; Heart Disease; Hyperglycemia; Hypoglycemia; Kidney diseases; and other Liver Diseases
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Short Term Effects of Alcohol
Definition
Vomiting; Difficulty breathing; Coordination and balance are impaired, Coma due to severly depressed Central Nervous System, Dehydration due to the loss of water; Mental confusion and blackouts
Term
Rate of Absorption
Definition
Factors that affect the rate in which alcohol is absorbed into the bloodstream:
-age, gender, body weight, or consumption, food in stomach, medication, fatigue or illness
Term
Depressants
Definition
Slow down the body's functions, include categories of sedatives and narcotics; Ex. Pain killers, tranquilizers, morphine, codine, heroin, and alcohol
Term
Stimulants
Definition
Increases blood pressure, causes erratic behavior, mood swings, and suppressed appetite. Ex. Amphetamines, cocaine, crack, crystal meth, and ecstacy
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Hallucinogens
Definition
Illegal drugs drugs that have no medical use and can produce unpredictable mood swings. Users can experience permanent memory loss. Ex. LSD, mescaline, and anabolic steroids
Term
Cannabis
Definition
Has THC that changes the way sensory information reaches the brain, and can act as a depressant stimulant. Ex. Marijuana
Term
Long Term Effects of Cannabis
Definition
Cancer
Term
Short Term Effects of Cannabis
Definition
Causes confusion, sudden mood changes, memory problems, and loss of coordination.
Term
Inhalants
Definition
Any drug that is breathed in through the nose.
Term
Nicotine
Definition
A stimulant that speeds up the activities of the central nervous system, the heart, and other organs.
Term
Passive Smoker
Definition
Smoker that inhales 2nd hand smoke.
Term
Mainstream Smoke
Definition
Smoke exhaled into the air from the smoker
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Sidestream Smoke
Definition
Goes directly into the air from the burning tobacco
Term
Cancer
Definition
The rapid, uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.
Term
Treatments of Cancer
Definition
Radiation, and chemotherapy
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Long Term Effects of Tobacco
Definition
Cardiovascular diseases such as a heart attack, respiratory diseases such as emphysema, and cancer of the lungs and mouth
Term
What is reaction formation?
Definition
Behaving in a way opposite of what you are feeling
Term
What is projection?
Definition
Putting your own faults onto another person
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What is regression?
Definition
Returning to immature behaviors to express emotions
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What does the Id's function?
Definition
Biological urges and needs
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What is the function of the Ego?
Definition
Thoughtful, decision-making
Term
What is the function of the Superego?
Definition
Judges right and wrong
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