Chapter 1 Vocabulary Driver Ed

Wellness

A healthy balance of physical, emotional, intellectual, and social health

Disease

A poor state of health and wellness in various areas of your life

Acute Diseases

Diseases that occur and resolve quickly

Chronic Diseases

Diseases that occur for many years, even for a lifetime

Disorder

An abnormal physical or mental condition with no single, identifiable cause

Health Literacy

The ability to locate, interrupt, and apply information pertaining to your health

Lifelong Learning

A continuing pursuit of learning and studying that carries through your entire life; a key component of your ability to take charge of your own health

Decision-making Skills

Your ability to make choices about your health and wellness

Refusal Skills

Your ability to stand up to pressure and influences that hinder your progress toward wellness

Interpersonal Skills

Your ability to interact positively with those around you

Primary Care Physician

A regular doctor who provides checkups, screenings, treatment, and prescriptions

Specialist

Medical providers who are extensively trained in one or two areas of health; physicians may refer you to a specialist to seek specific treatments

Premium

A regular fee paid in exchange for insurance services

Deductible

The amount you pay for healthcare services each year before your insurance company begins to take on the cost

Generic Drug

A medication that can be made by many different companies; the costs less than brand-name medicines but may be just as effective