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Unit 1 Vocabulary
Intro to Health and Wellness
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| health | state of complete physical, mental & emotional, and social well-being |
| wellness | process of identifying one's state of health and taking steps to improve it |
| active listening | act of concentrating on the person talking and acknowledging what one has heard |
| assertive communication | clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings; high achievers are assertive |
| passive communication | hiding or not clearly stating needs, wants, and feelings |
| aggressive communication | making demands of and insulting others |
| passive-aggressive communication | using techniques that do not clearly state needs, wants, and feelings to make demands of and insult others |
| peer pressure | social pressure among people of the same age or status; can make people feel like they need to do and like the same things to be liked or respected |
| positive peer pressure | social pressure among people of the same age or status that contributes to good health and can be beneficial |
| negative peer pressure | social pressure among people of the same age or status that encourages unhealthy behaviors or is not respectful |
| refusal skills | a set of skills designed to help people avoid participating in high risk or unhealthy behaviors |
| high risk behaviors | behaviors that could cause harm to an individual |
| verbal communication | the use of words, spoken or written, to send a message |
| nonverbal communication | the use of body language, tone, and volume of voice, and other wordless signals to send a message |
| I-statements/I-messages | words that explain how the speaker feels without judging the receiver |
| conflict | disagreement or argument that occurs due to misunderstanding or differing priorities, values, goals, or needs |
| physical health | dimension of health that refers to how well the body functions |
| well-being | person’s ability to function positively and overall satisfaction that life’s present conditions are good |
| mental health | dimension of health that describes how a person observes and interprets information to make decisions, solve problems, and examine situations |
| emotional health | dimension of health that refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings, including emotions, moods, feelings about one’s self, and views about the world |
| social health | dimension of health that refers to how well a person gets along with others |
| life expectancy | length of time a person is expected to live |
| quality of life | extent to which a person experiences a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life |
| risk factors | aspects of people's lives that increase the chances they will develop a disease or disorder or experience an injury or decline in health |
| protective factors | aspects of people’s lives that reduce risk and increase the likelihood of optimal health |
| environment | circumstances, objects, or conditions that surround a person in everyday life |
| culture | beliefs, values, customs, and arts of a particular group or society |
| decision-making process | steps for making a healthy decision; include defining the decision, exploring alternatives, considering consequences, identifying the best alternative, deciding, and evaluating |
| collaboration | process of working with others to make decisions |
| goal | specific endpoint that signifies a condition one hopes to reach |
| values | qualities or priorities one considers important |
| SMART goal | endpoint that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timely |
| health literacy | ability to locate, evaluate, apply, and communicate information pertaining to health |
| preventive healthcare | medical care that seeks to prevent health conditions from developing; includes annual physical or wellness exams, checkups, vaccinations, and screenings |
| conflict-resolution skills | strategies for working through a disagreement or argument in positive, productive ways |
| compromise | agreement in which two sides come together and each side gives in a little |
| mediation | strategy for resolving difficult conflicts through a neutral third party |
| peer mediation | process in which specially trained students work with other students to resolve conflicts |
Created by:
MJHickman