HEALTH, FITNESS AND WELLNESS - C458 MODULE 3 EMOTIONAL HEALTH| 77 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Which of the following correctly defines the "condition of uniqueness" associated with developing high self-esteem in children? Feeling respected for their differences Which of the following symptoms are commonly associated with depression? Insomnia and fatigue Which of the following behaviors may indicate high levels of stress in students? Lip biting, sighing, persistent itching Why is exercise a good way to manage stress? It activates hormones and fatigues skeletal muscles. How does the social/emotional health of a 5 year old differ from a 9 year old? A 5 year old wants to please adults and a 9 year old seeks friendly adult relationships. Which of the following is considered a grieving task? Acknowledging the pain of grief and working through it Which of the following is recommended for helping someone who is grieving? Listen to the grieving person as they express their feelings What is the cause of bulimia nervosa? Fear of being fat accompanied by the fear of having the inability to stop eating Which of the following symptoms/warning signs are associated with anorexia nervosa? Refusing to eat specific foods and developing food rituals Which of the following correctly defines one of the stages of dying outlined by Kubler-Ross? A feeling of anger and perceiving the situation as unfair. mental health the ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to its challenges, and to develop rational strategies for living emotional health the ability to deal constructively with reality, regardless of whether the actual situation is good or bad Maslow goes on to suggest that a self-actualized person has five important qualities 1. A sense of realism—the ability to deal with the world as it is and not demand that it be otherwise. 2. A sense of acceptance—the ability to accept themselves and others. 3. A sense of autonomy—the ability to direct themselves, acting independently of their environments. They are not afraid to be themselves. They are inner-directed people who find guidance from within their own values and feelings. 4. A sense of creativity—a sense of appreciation for what goes on around them. They are open to new experiences and do not fear the unknown. 5. A capacity for intimacy—the ability to be open to the pleasure of intimate physical contacts and the risks/satisfaction of being close to others in a caring, sensitive way. Bean maintains that four conditions are important if children are to develop and maintain high self-esteem: 1. A sense of connectiveness—children must feel a part of something; feel related in important ways to specific people, places, or things; identify with a group of people; feel something important belongs to them (a sense of ownership); and feel they belong to something or someone. 2. A sense of uniqueness—children must feel that they have special qualities, are valued for who they are, and can do things that no one else knows or can do. They must feel that they can express themselves in their own unique way, feel creative and imaginative, feel respect for themselves, feel enjoyment for their differences or uniqueness, and feel that they are affirmed for what they are rather than what they are not. 3. A sense of power—children must believe in themselves, feel competent, feel comfortable with responsibility, feel in control of themselves despite pressures experienced, feel comfortable when they have responsibility to fulfill, feel confident they can make decisions to solve problem Self-esteem is the result of three factors: (1) how children perceive themselves, (2) how they want to be, and (3) what expectations they perceive others have for them. Learning Disability (LD) is a neurological disorder that affects a child's ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information A defense mechanism is any behavior a person uses to avoid confronting a situation or problem. homeostasis The body is constantly striving to maintain a physiological balance General Adaptation Syndrome Seyle's concept that the body responds to stress with alarm, resistance and exhaustion Progressive relaxation a technique of learning to relax by focusing on relaxing each of the body's muscle groups in turn Deep breathing exercises patient concentrates on breathing and muscle movement; oxygenates blood stream and brain oxygen supply Psychosocial Health the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health Emotions are intensified feelings or complex patterns of feelings that we experience on a regular basis. Social health Aspect of psychosocial health that includes interactions with others, ability to use social supports, and ability to adapt to various situations. social bonds Degree and nature of interpersonal contacts. Social support Network of people and services with whom you share ties and get support. The ability to perceive reality and develop rational strategies for living is mental health Healthy people are characterized by feeling comfortable about themselves The ability to manage or reduce stress is the result of all of the following EXCEPT: decision making procrastination Characteristics of an emotionally healthy individual include all of the following EXCEPT: reacting predictably to life events A stimulus that evokes agitation or irritation is: distress During which phase of the general adaptation syndrome does the brain prepare the body for the "flight or fight" response? Alarm The type of communication that indicates a respect for self and the other person is: assertive communication How worthy and valuable a person considers her or himself is: self esteem Indicators of childhood depression include: morbid thoughts