Health and Wellness

Classwork Chapter 1, 2, 3
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CHAPTER 1 CLASSWORK
1. What is the most widely accepted definition of “health” according to the WHO?
Health is a state of comprehensive physical, social, and mental well-being, not just the nonexistence of an illness and disability.
2. What has “wellness” been defined as?
Wellness is a positive sensation that an individual experiences without ill-health.
3. Do you agree, or disagree with both definitions of “health and wellness,” explain.
I agree with the definitions of health and wellness because the definition of health specifies the importance of knowing the complete present health of a person by putting into consideration all the three scopes of health, social, physical, and mental health. On the other hand, the definition of wellness is linked with the achievement of goals, and by doing so, the person feels fine and good.
4. What are the components of wellness?
They include: Physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, environmental, occupational and intellectual wellness
5. What are the 3 levels of prevention?
Primary prevention
Secondary prevention
Tertiary prevention
 6. Why is a documented family health history an important tool in determining disease risks and planning prevention strategies?
A family health history helps in the identification of individuals who have higher chances of disorderliness such as stroke cancers, heart diseases, and diabetes that are subjective to a combination of daily life choices, genetic factors, and ecological conditions.
7. What is the health belief model theory used to explain?
Health belief model theory is used to explain and foretell alterations in the health behaviours of a person. It can be useful in leading health campaigns and programs focusing on disease prevention.
CHAPTER 2 CLASSWORK
8. What are the 4 psychological theories that have been proposed to explain “the personality”?
Self-efficacy theory
Coping theory
Learned helplessness theory
The theory of Social support
9. Erik Erikson’s 8 developmental conflict stages are?
Trust versus mistrust
Anatomy versus Shame
Initiative versus Guilt
Industry versus Inferiority
Identity versus Role confusion
Intimacy versus Isolation
Generativity versus Stagnation
Ego Integrity Vs Despair
10. Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs,” are?
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Esteem needs
Self-actualization
11. What are the underpinnings of emotional health?
Spiritual approach
 Moral character
Statistical approach
Disease approach  
Psychological approach
Social approach
Psychosocial approach
Biopsychosocial approach
12. The 3 mental/emotional disorders discussed in the book from the DSM (statistical diagnostic manual of mental disorders) are?
Anxiety disorders
Major depressive disorder
Bipolar disorder
13. Give a brief example of each personality type
Reflexive Extrovert- Individuals who use their brains to reason and to n...