Health - Test 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions

Health - Test 1 Latest Update with Verified Solutions Introverted Someone who is quiet, shy, or finds it difficult to open up and express their feelings with others. Extroverted People who tend to be out-going, open and expressive - "social butterflies". Assertive Being able to stand up for oneself or communicate one's feelings in a respectful, non-threatening manner. ("I" Messages) Self-actualization Reaching one's personal best. Top of Maslow's Pyramid. Id Most basic part of a person's personality. Responsible for biological urges such as hunger, thirst, sleep, safety, ext. Conditioning Rewards or punishments given for specific behaviors (either to increase or decrease that behavior) Infatuation May be a conditional type of love. Usually occurs during the first 3-6 months of a relationship. Feelings are intense during this time. Self-concept A person's mental picture or view they have of themselves. Life expectancy How long a person is predicted to live. (average is 78 years old in the U.S.) Stressor Anything that can cause a person stress. Eustress Positive Stress Distress Negative Stress Self-esteem How a person feels or values themselves. Evaluation of their self worth. Alarm/Fight or Flight First stage of the body adapts to stress. Adrenaline rush. Survival. Body is preparing to engage or get away from danger. Ulcer Caused by too much acid produced in the stomach due to stress hormones. Painful. Resistance 2nd stage of how the body adapts to stress. Body is trying to recover, and get back to normal/homeostasis. Exhaustion Last stage of how the body adapts to stress. This can take place if a person is not handling their stress, have too many stressors, and are overwhelmed. Passive Not being able to express yourself or communicate with others how you truly feel. May be an easy target for a bully. Regression When a person handles a situation in a childish or immature way. (not healthy) Superego According to Freud, part of a person's personality that takes on the "parent-like" role: moral, right vs. wrong, fairness, justice, ext. Platonic love Love for a friend, family member, pet, ext. Self-love Love for oneself; in other words, self- respect. Foundation for other types of love. Rationalization Making excuses for inappropriate behavior in order to justify that behavior. Quality of Life How good a person views their own life. Socialization Learning ways to behave by interacting with others (parents, friends, school, ext.)