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Lesson 1 unit 4
Health units
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Self-image | how you see yourself; also known as self-concept |
| Reinforce | Support |
| Self-esteem | measure of how much you like and respect yourself |
| Resilience | the ability to work through and recover from disappointment |
| Gangs | groups of young people who participate in violent or criminal activity |
| Responsibility | the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization |
| Accountability | answerable for your actions and decisions |
| Moral | based on an understanding or right and wrong |
| Self-Control | being in charge of your emotions, desires, and obligations. |
| Stress | your body’s response to changes around you |
| Eustress | stress that has a positive effect |
| Distress | stress that prevent you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort |
| Anxiety | feelings of uncertainty or worry over what may happen |
| Adrenaline | a hormone that prepares the body to respond to stress |
| Risk Behavior | an action or decision that could cause harm |
| Accident | an unexpected event that results in damage or harm |
| Accidental Injuries | injuries caused by unexpected events |
| Accident Chain | a sequence of events that often leads to an accidental injury |
| Hazard | possible sources of harm |
| Smoke alarm | a device that makes a warning noise when it senses smoke |
| Fire Extinguisher | device that releases chemicals that smother flames |
| Pedestrians | people traveling on foot |
| Neighborhood Watch Programs | programs in which residents are trained to identify and report suspicious activity |
| First Aid | the care first given to an injured or ill person until regular medical care can be supplied |
| Rescue Breathing | a substitute for normal breathing in which someone forces air into the victim’s lungs |
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | a rescue measure that attempts to restore heartbeat and breathing |
| Abdominal Thrusts | quick upward pulls into the diaphragm to force out the object blocking the airway |
| Poison Control | a community agency that helps people deal with poisoning emergencies |