HEALTH EDUCATION FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What is health? - Answers - the overall well-being of your body, mind, and your
relationships with other people
What is physical health? - Answers - how well your body functions
What is mental health? - Answers - the state of being comfortable with yourself, with
others, and with your surroundings
What is social health? - Answers - how well you get along with others
What is the health continuum? - Answers - one end shows "illness" (poor health) while
the other shows "wellness" (good health)
What are signs of someone being on the "illness" end of the health continuum? -
Answers - -low energy level
-frequent aches and pains
-prolonged illness
-negative outlook on life
-isolated from others
What are signs of someone being on the "wellness" end of the health continuum? -
Answers - -high energy level
-enthusiasm for life
-strong sense of purpose
-feeling of well-being
-supportive relationships
Describe the first step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 1. Define the problem
-consider the decision and state the issue clearly
Describe the second step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 2. Explore the
Alternatives.
-make a list of possible outcomes to solve the problem
Describe the third step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 3. Consider the
Consequences
-think through what might happen for each consequence
-include both positive and negative results
-consider what will probably happen (not what you wish would happen)
Describe the fourth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 4. Identify your values
, -consider long term goals/beliefs, your health/other's health/safety/self-respect, make
choices that match your values
Describe the fifth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 5. Decide and Act
-use the gathered information and decide
-make a plan with realistic deadlines
Describe the sixth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 6. Evaluate the results
-what did you learn, etc.
How can you improve your self-esteem? - Answers - -make a list of your strengths and
weaknesses
-set ambitious, but realistic goals for yourself
-do not be too hard on yourself
-rely on your values
-learn to accept compliments
-look beyond your own concerns
-do not focus too much on appearance
What is stress? - Answers - the response of your body and mind to being
challenged/threatened
What is the difference between eustress and distress? - Answers - -eustress: positive
stress
-distress: negative stress
What are the different types of stressors? - Answers - -major life changes
-catastrophes
-everyday problems
-environmental problems
What happens in the first stage of stress? - Answers - 1. Alarm Stage
-body releases adrenaline
-heart beats faster, breathing speeds up, muscles tense
-fight or flight response occurs
What happens in the second stage of stress? - Answers - 2. Resistance Stage
-body adapts to continued presence of stressor
-symptoms from alarm stage disappear
-body uses a lot of energy -> feel tired, irritable, less able to handle stress
What happens in the third stage of stress? - Answers - 3. Exhaustion Stage
-body can no longer keep up w/ the demands placed on it
-physical and emotional resources are depleted
What is the fight or flight response? - Answers - the initial response of the body to stress
ANSWERS
What is health? - Answers - the overall well-being of your body, mind, and your
relationships with other people
What is physical health? - Answers - how well your body functions
What is mental health? - Answers - the state of being comfortable with yourself, with
others, and with your surroundings
What is social health? - Answers - how well you get along with others
What is the health continuum? - Answers - one end shows "illness" (poor health) while
the other shows "wellness" (good health)
What are signs of someone being on the "illness" end of the health continuum? -
Answers - -low energy level
-frequent aches and pains
-prolonged illness
-negative outlook on life
-isolated from others
What are signs of someone being on the "wellness" end of the health continuum? -
Answers - -high energy level
-enthusiasm for life
-strong sense of purpose
-feeling of well-being
-supportive relationships
Describe the first step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 1. Define the problem
-consider the decision and state the issue clearly
Describe the second step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 2. Explore the
Alternatives.
-make a list of possible outcomes to solve the problem
Describe the third step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 3. Consider the
Consequences
-think through what might happen for each consequence
-include both positive and negative results
-consider what will probably happen (not what you wish would happen)
Describe the fourth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 4. Identify your values
, -consider long term goals/beliefs, your health/other's health/safety/self-respect, make
choices that match your values
Describe the fifth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 5. Decide and Act
-use the gathered information and decide
-make a plan with realistic deadlines
Describe the sixth step of the DECIDE process. - Answers - 6. Evaluate the results
-what did you learn, etc.
How can you improve your self-esteem? - Answers - -make a list of your strengths and
weaknesses
-set ambitious, but realistic goals for yourself
-do not be too hard on yourself
-rely on your values
-learn to accept compliments
-look beyond your own concerns
-do not focus too much on appearance
What is stress? - Answers - the response of your body and mind to being
challenged/threatened
What is the difference between eustress and distress? - Answers - -eustress: positive
stress
-distress: negative stress
What are the different types of stressors? - Answers - -major life changes
-catastrophes
-everyday problems
-environmental problems
What happens in the first stage of stress? - Answers - 1. Alarm Stage
-body releases adrenaline
-heart beats faster, breathing speeds up, muscles tense
-fight or flight response occurs
What happens in the second stage of stress? - Answers - 2. Resistance Stage
-body adapts to continued presence of stressor
-symptoms from alarm stage disappear
-body uses a lot of energy -> feel tired, irritable, less able to handle stress
What happens in the third stage of stress? - Answers - 3. Exhaustion Stage
-body can no longer keep up w/ the demands placed on it
-physical and emotional resources are depleted
What is the fight or flight response? - Answers - the initial response of the body to stress
