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Test 2
Things to know for test two
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Health Care
Undergraduate 2
10/10/2014

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Dimensions of Psychological Health
Definition
Mental, emotional, social, and spiritual
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Definition
Survival needs, security needs, social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization
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Survival Needs
Definition
Food, water, sleep, exercise, sexual expression
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Security Needs
Definition
Shelter, safety, protection
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Social Needs
Definition
Belonging, affection, acceptance
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Esteem Needs
Definition
Self-respect, respect for others, accomplishment
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Self-Actualization
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Creativity, spirituality, fulfillment of potential
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Characteristics of being psychologically healthy
Definition
Extroversion, agreeableness, open to experience, emotional stability, conscientiousness, resiliency
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Spiritual Health
Definition
Aspect of psychological health that relates to having a sense of meaning and purpose to one's life, as well as a feeling of connection with others and with nature
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Self-esteem
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Refers to one's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth
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Self-efficacy
Definition
Belief in one's ability to perform a task successfully
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What is the most common mood disorder?
Definition
Major depression
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Anxiety Disorder
Definition
Mental illness characterized by persistent feelings of threat and worry in coping with everyday problems
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PTSD
Definition
Collection of symptoms that may occur as a delayed response to a traumatic event or series of events
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Phobia
Definition
Deep and persistent fear of a specific object, activity, or situation that results in a compelling desire to avoid the source of the fear
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Spirituality
Definition
An individual's sense of peace, purpose, and connection to others and beliefs about the meaning of life
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Three facets of spirituality
Definition
Values, Relationships, Purpose in Life
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Values
Definition
Principles that influence our thoughts and emotions and guide the choices we make in life
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Social support
Definition
Network of people and services with whom you share ties and from whom you get support
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Mindfulness
Definition
Practice of purposeful, non-judgmental observation in which we are fully present in the moment
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Meditation
Definition
Practice of emptying the mind of thought; involves deep breathing and concentration
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Prayer
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Communication with a transcendent presence
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Altruism
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Giving of oneself out of genuine concern for others
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Contemplation
Definition
Concentrating the mind on a spiritual or ethical question or subject, a view of the natural world, or an icon or other image representative of divinity
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Body image
Definition
What you believe about your overall body and how you feel subjectively about your body, including shape, weight, and how you picture yourself in your mind
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Body image myths
Definition
How you look is more important than who you are
Anyone can be slender and attractive if they work at it
Extreme dieting is an effective weight loss strategy
Appearance is more important than health
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Disordered Eating
Definition
A pattern of atypical eating behaviors that is used to achieve or maintain a lower body weight
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Anorexia Nervosa
Definition
Eating disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with food, self-starvation, or extreme exercising to achieve weight loss
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Social Physique Anxiety
Definition
A desire to look good that has a destructive effect on a person's ability to function well in social interactions and relationships
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Binge-eating disorder
Definition
A type of eating disorder characterized by binge eating once a week or more but not typically followed by a purge
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Female Athlete Triad
Definition
A syndrome of three interrelated health problems seen in female athletes: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and poor bone density
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Chronic Stress
Definition
An ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to ongoing or numerous perceived threats
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Stressor
Definition
A physical, social, or psychological event or condition that upsets homeostasis and produces a stress response
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Eustress
Definition
Stress that presents opportunities for personal growth; positive stress
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Distress
Definition
Stress that can have a detrimental effect on health; negative stress
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General Adaptation Syndrome
Definition
The pattern followed in the physiological response to stress, consisting of the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phases
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Fight or flight response
Definition
Physiological arousal response in which the body prepares to combat or escape a real or perceived threat
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Technostress
Definition
Stress created by a dependence on technology and the constant state of connection, which can include a perceived obligation to respond, chat, or tweet
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Overload
Definition
A condition in which a person feels overly pressured by demands
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Schizophrenia
Definition
Mental illness with biological origins characterized by irrational behavior, severe alterations of the senses, and often an inability to function in society
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Hassles
Definition
Small stressful things
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Psychological hardiness
Definition
Willingness to embrace challenge
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Psychological resilience
Definition
Process of adapting to trauma
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What is the most common mental illness?
Definition
Anxiety disorder
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Are most Americans dissatisfied with their appearance?
Definition
Yes
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Do eating disorders occur in every ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic group?
Definition
Yes
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What is the most common eating disorder in the United States?
Definition
Binge Eating Disorder
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