Study Guide Test 1 2014
Wellness/Fitness
Mr. Dorsey
Topics responsible for test:
I.
Vocabulary lists 1, 2, 3, 4 . a.
Be able to define, explain, and apply these vocabulary words in a given situation. b.
Be able to identify risk behaviors c.
Self directed learning means taking responsibility for gathering and using health information d.
Critical thinking is evaluating facts and examining possible outcomes before making decisions.
II.
Be able to list the benefits of exercising: (20-30 minutes of exercise) a.
Be able to identify causes of depression and suicide. b.
Alcohol makes depression even worse. c.
A death in the family is among the most stressful of life events for teens. d.
The risk of suicide in depressed teens rises because risk factors may combine to produce a feeling of hopelessness. e.
Be able to give examples of both negative and positive self-esteem. f.
Four factors that influence personality include heredity, environment, attitude, and behaviors. g.
Eating disorders are addictions, related to negative body image, and harmful to ones health. h.
A responsible person who guides another person is a mentor i.
A series of suicides involving people who are connected is called a cluster suicide. j.
The health-care professional who specializes in mental disorders and prescribes medication is a psychiatrist. k.
A sign of obsession compulsive disorder is spending a large amounts of time on rituals l.
Eating too many calories per day is linked to overweight and obesity. m.
When discovering that a friend or relative may be experiencing depression or showing signs of suicide; the proper way to respond is A.C.T. which stands for Acknowledge, Care, and Tell.
III.
Mental Emotional health
-Support groups provide a positive social-emotional environment.
-A person who believes he or she is not worthy and does not deserve respect has negative self-esteem.
-Working out difficult situations creates resiliency and helps person gain self-confidence.
-Maintaining personal appearance promotes self-confidence.
-Exercise helps maintain self-respect and feelings of well being by generating betaendorphins in the bloodstream.

-An increase in heart rate when you are feeling stressed is an example of the mind-body connection.
-Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that helps control feelings of anger.
-A major depression is a mood disorder accompanied by long lasting feelings of hopelessness, sadness, or helplessness.
-Between the ages of 14 and 17 the brain changes structures and clears out areas of gray matter found in the cerebellum.
-The first response that a person has to a life crisis is usually denial.
-A social emotional pollutant is an interpersonal contact that causes a person to feel discouraged or to choose wrong behavior.
-A standard or belief is a value.
-A social emotional booster is an interpersonal contact that provides encouragement and support.
-A person’s belief about his or her worth is self-esteem.
-The degree to which a person regulates his or her own behavior is self control.
-A high regard for one’s self because one behaves in responsible ways is self-respect.
-A person’s character is shown by his or her use of self-control to act responsibly.
-Skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin.
-A sign of obsession compulsive disorder is spending a large amount of time on rituals.
-The health-care professional who specializes in mental disorders and prescribes medication is a psychiatrist.
-A series of suicides involving people who are connected is called cluster suicides
-Symptoms of depression may be lessened with exercise.
-A responsible person who guides another person is a mentor.
-You can increase the likelihood of a positive outcome by using a (n) protective factor.
-Most hotlines are staffed by volunteers.
-The body system that produces motion and maintains posture is the muscular system.
-Examples of addictions are alcohol, prescription drugs, and drugs, shopping, and gambling.
-Examples of stressors are family problems, divorce, homework, exams, and boyfriend/girlfriend problems.
-When you are stressed you may feel mentally exhausted, irritable, hungry, and physically tired, hungry, and sweaty.
-What health behaviors can you practice to help keep your cardiovascular system?
Exercise, Healthy diet, plenty of sleep, practicing stress management behaviors.
-What are the three forms of treatment for depression?
1. Medical examination,
2. medication,
3. therapy.
IV.
You are responsible for both reading reviews on nutrition a.
Complete and incomplete proteins b.
Leading cause of premature death is cardiovascular disease c.
Build up of plaque in the arteries is known as atherosclerosis d.
Functions of antioxidants are to breakdown the build up of cancerous cells in the body and repair blood vessels

e.
Know the signs and symptoms of dehydration f.
A D E and K and fat soluble vitamins that build up in the body and can be harmful in large amounts g.
Amino Acids: the body makes 11 and you need to obtain the other 9 from food. 20 total amino acids needs in a health full functioning body