HEALTH WGU
# Term Definition
1 Mental health describes people's connecting with others staying positive getting
emotional, psychological, and physically active helping others getting enough
social well-being. Ways to sleep developing coping skills
maintain positive mental health
include the following: (Think of
how to be socially healthy,
psychologically healthy,
emotionally healthy, etc)
2 Depression: Sadness that is present for more than 2 weeks
3 Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a developmental disorder that affects
communication and behavior. Symptoms
typically appear in first 2 years of life.
4 Communication comes in many verbal (sounds, language, and tone of voice)
forms: aural (listening and hearing) (oral + auditory)
nonverbal (facial expressions, body language,
and posture) written (journals, emails, blogs,
and text messages) visual (signs, symbols, and
pictures)
5 To achieve social health, one actively listening, using open-ended questions,
should be: (Think socializing, being open to feedback, and communicating in
what benefits or are key aspects the manner that is best accepted by the sender
of socializing? What should a and receiver.
person do in a conversation?)
6 Social health is achieved through: Healthy relationships and effective
(What kind of relationships and communication.
what kind of communication?)
7 In short, emotional intelligence The ability to monitor one's own and others'
(EI) is the ability to: emotions, discriminate among them, and use
the information gathered to guide one's
thinking and actions
,HEALTH WGU
# Term Definition
8 Emotional intelligence involves Being self-aware—Observing and recognizing a
the following characteristics: feeling as it happens Managing
(Think about how an emotionally emotions—Handling feelings so they are
intelligent person would be like. appropriate; realizing what is behind a feeling;
How do they handle themselves finding ways to handle fears and anxieties,
and handle other people? anger, and sadness Motivating
Characteristics will overlap from oneself—Channeling emotions in the service of
other terms) a goal; emotional self-control; delaying
gratification and stifling impulses Having
empathy—Sensitivity to others' feelings and
concerns and considering their perspective;
appreciating the differences in how people feel
about things Handling relationships—Managing
emotions in others; social competence and
social skills
9 Emotional distress: When emotions affect the body—whether
physically, spiritually, or psychologically—it is
referred to as emotional distress. Causes
include loss of a loved one and experiencing a
traumatic event.
10 Characteristics of emotionally Connected—They engage positively with others
healthy (emotional wellness) and their environment. Goal oriented—They
people include: (Think about have goals and act to achieve the goals.
someone who is emotionally in Self-aware—They can identify their emotions
touch with themselves. How do and feelings and spend time reflecting on them.
they treat others? How do they Flexible/Adaptable—They can change directions
treat themselves? How do they as situations arise while maintaining emotional
treat emotions? Characteristics stability. Self-caring—They are respectful of
will overlap from other terms) their body through healthy eating and regular
exercise. Accountability—They are accountable
for their actions and live up to their obligations.
Resilient—They can bounce back from loss or
failure.
11 Emotional wellness (emotionally The ability to successfully handle life's stresses
healthy) is the ability to: (What do and adapt to change and difficult times. AKA
people who are emotionally emotional health, it's the ability to have and
healthy do?) express thoughts, feelings, and emotions in an
appropriate manner. They accept their feelings
and cope effectively with life.
, HEALTH WGU
# Term Definition
12 Six tips to maintain or improve Brighten your outlook. Emotionally healthy
emotional wellness (emotionally people bounce back from challenges and hold
healthy): (Think about things that onto positive emotions. This resilience helps
improve emotional wellness. them navigate life's ups and downs. Reduce
Improve it mentally, improve it stress. Chronic stress harms the body. Coping
socially, improve it physically, strategies like meditation can reduce stress and
etc.) build resilience. Get quality sleep. Quality sleep
improves mental focus, reflexes, and overall
well-being. Make it a regular habit. Cope with
loss. Loss is difficult, but support from loved
ones can help you get through the grieving
process. Strengthen social connections. Strong
relationships improve emotional and physical
health and may even extend your life. Be
mindful. Stay present and aware of your
thoughts and surroundings. This leads to
greater clarity and calm.
13 Sexual bias: It is discrimination of a particular group or
individual based on their sexual orientation.
14 Stages of Grief 1. Denial, disbelief, numbness 2. Anger, blaming
others 3. Bargaining (e.g., "If I am cured of this
cancer, I will never smoke again.") 4. Depressed
mood, sadness, and crying 5. Acceptance,
coming to terms Kubler-Ross
15 Thinking an evaluator's feedback Self awareness
is an opportunity to improve
instead of personal criticism The
above is an example of which SEL
competency?
16 Setting short-term goals for OTP Self management
(on-track progress) and
long-term goals for graduation is
an example of which SEL
competency?
17 Using breathing exercises to help Self management
control your anxiety before
making a presentation to a new
client is an example of which SEL
competency?
# Term Definition
1 Mental health describes people's connecting with others staying positive getting
emotional, psychological, and physically active helping others getting enough
social well-being. Ways to sleep developing coping skills
maintain positive mental health
include the following: (Think of
how to be socially healthy,
psychologically healthy,
emotionally healthy, etc)
2 Depression: Sadness that is present for more than 2 weeks
3 Autism spectrum disorder ASD is a developmental disorder that affects
communication and behavior. Symptoms
typically appear in first 2 years of life.
4 Communication comes in many verbal (sounds, language, and tone of voice)
forms: aural (listening and hearing) (oral + auditory)
nonverbal (facial expressions, body language,
and posture) written (journals, emails, blogs,
and text messages) visual (signs, symbols, and
pictures)
5 To achieve social health, one actively listening, using open-ended questions,
should be: (Think socializing, being open to feedback, and communicating in
what benefits or are key aspects the manner that is best accepted by the sender
of socializing? What should a and receiver.
person do in a conversation?)
6 Social health is achieved through: Healthy relationships and effective
(What kind of relationships and communication.
what kind of communication?)
7 In short, emotional intelligence The ability to monitor one's own and others'
(EI) is the ability to: emotions, discriminate among them, and use
the information gathered to guide one's
thinking and actions
,HEALTH WGU
# Term Definition
8 Emotional intelligence involves Being self-aware—Observing and recognizing a
the following characteristics: feeling as it happens Managing
(Think about how an emotionally emotions—Handling feelings so they are
intelligent person would be like. appropriate; realizing what is behind a feeling;
How do they handle themselves finding ways to handle fears and anxieties,
and handle other people? anger, and sadness Motivating
Characteristics will overlap from oneself—Channeling emotions in the service of
other terms) a goal; emotional self-control; delaying
gratification and stifling impulses Having
empathy—Sensitivity to others' feelings and
concerns and considering their perspective;
appreciating the differences in how people feel
about things Handling relationships—Managing
emotions in others; social competence and
social skills
9 Emotional distress: When emotions affect the body—whether
physically, spiritually, or psychologically—it is
referred to as emotional distress. Causes
include loss of a loved one and experiencing a
traumatic event.
10 Characteristics of emotionally Connected—They engage positively with others
healthy (emotional wellness) and their environment. Goal oriented—They
people include: (Think about have goals and act to achieve the goals.
someone who is emotionally in Self-aware—They can identify their emotions
touch with themselves. How do and feelings and spend time reflecting on them.
they treat others? How do they Flexible/Adaptable—They can change directions
treat themselves? How do they as situations arise while maintaining emotional
treat emotions? Characteristics stability. Self-caring—They are respectful of
will overlap from other terms) their body through healthy eating and regular
exercise. Accountability—They are accountable
for their actions and live up to their obligations.
Resilient—They can bounce back from loss or
failure.
11 Emotional wellness (emotionally The ability to successfully handle life's stresses
healthy) is the ability to: (What do and adapt to change and difficult times. AKA
people who are emotionally emotional health, it's the ability to have and
healthy do?) express thoughts, feelings, and emotions in an
appropriate manner. They accept their feelings
and cope effectively with life.
, HEALTH WGU
# Term Definition
12 Six tips to maintain or improve Brighten your outlook. Emotionally healthy
emotional wellness (emotionally people bounce back from challenges and hold
healthy): (Think about things that onto positive emotions. This resilience helps
improve emotional wellness. them navigate life's ups and downs. Reduce
Improve it mentally, improve it stress. Chronic stress harms the body. Coping
socially, improve it physically, strategies like meditation can reduce stress and
etc.) build resilience. Get quality sleep. Quality sleep
improves mental focus, reflexes, and overall
well-being. Make it a regular habit. Cope with
loss. Loss is difficult, but support from loved
ones can help you get through the grieving
process. Strengthen social connections. Strong
relationships improve emotional and physical
health and may even extend your life. Be
mindful. Stay present and aware of your
thoughts and surroundings. This leads to
greater clarity and calm.
13 Sexual bias: It is discrimination of a particular group or
individual based on their sexual orientation.
14 Stages of Grief 1. Denial, disbelief, numbness 2. Anger, blaming
others 3. Bargaining (e.g., "If I am cured of this
cancer, I will never smoke again.") 4. Depressed
mood, sadness, and crying 5. Acceptance,
coming to terms Kubler-Ross
15 Thinking an evaluator's feedback Self awareness
is an opportunity to improve
instead of personal criticism The
above is an example of which SEL
competency?
16 Setting short-term goals for OTP Self management
(on-track progress) and
long-term goals for graduation is
an example of which SEL
competency?
17 Using breathing exercises to help Self management
control your anxiety before
making a presentation to a new
client is an example of which SEL
competency?
