Personal & Community Health Ch. 1&2

List 7 areas of wellness

physical, emotional, environment, social, intellectual, financial, spiritual

Name 4 things that determine wellness

diet, sleep, exercise, safe behavior

Name 4 dangerous lifestyle choices

poor diet, smoking, nonactive, poor safety choices

Why change is difficult: Influences on the brain and body that prevent change, name 4

addiction, depression, genetic pre-disposition, emotional dependence

When it comes to wellness_____ is the key

commitment

____ are responsible for out own healthy decisions

We

stress is a physical and/or emotional response to ________ situations

dangerous or fearful

What is the state in which we want the body to get back to after stress It is where the body systems return to normal

Homeostasis

a defense mechanism in the brain to react to stressful or dangerous situations

fight or flight

What are the 3 personality traits

Type A: Ulta competitive, wants control, easily angered, more egocentric
Type B: More relaxed and reflective of the world and life
Type C: Worrisome about life and relationships

What type is preferred?

Type B

3 stress management tools

1. deep breathing
2. visualize
3. positive thoughts/ talk

being healthy is a _____ commitment

lifelong