1.1 Vocabulary

Which of the following best describes "well-being" as defined in the guided notes?

• The absence of disease or illness.

• A person's overall satisfaction that life's present conditions are good.

• The ability to interact and get along with others.

• The process of making choices to improve health.

What is the primary focus of "preventive healthcare"?

• Treating illnesses after they occur.

• Going to the doctor only when sick.

• Staying healthy by getting regular checkups and screenings.

• Avoiding all medical interventions.

How does "wellness" differ from "health" according to the definitions provided?

• Wellness is a passive state, while health is an active process.

• Wellness involves making choices to improve health, while health is a state of well-being.

• Health is only about physical well-being, while wellness includes mental health.

• There is no difference; they are the same.

Which aspect of health is concerned with a person's thoughts and feelings?

• Physical health

• Social health

• Mental and emotional health

• Preventive health

Why is social health important for overall well-being?

• It ensures that a person is physically fit.

• It helps in interacting and getting along with others in positive, healthy ways.

• It focuses on the treatment of diseases.

• It involves making choices to improve physical health.

What is the role of healthcare in improving wellness?

• It only focuses on treating diseases.

• It involves the treatment and prevention of illnesses, injuries, or diseases.

• It is solely about mental health.

• It is unrelated to wellness.

Which of the following is an example of preventive healthcare?

• Taking medication for a cold.

• Getting an annual physical exam.

• Undergoing surgery for an injury.

• Visiting the doctor only when symptoms appear.

How can one actively participate in improving their wellness?

• By ignoring mental health issues.

• By becoming aware of and making choices toward improving aspects of health.

• By focusing only on physical health.

• By avoiding social interactions.

What is the relationship between physical health and overall health?

• Physical health is unrelated to overall health.

• Physical health is the only component of overall health.

• Physical health is one aspect of overall health, which includes mental, emotional, and social well-being.

• Physical health is more important than mental health.

Which statement best describes the concept of "health" as defined in the prompt?

• Health is solely the absence of disease.

• Health is a state of complete physical, mental and emotional, and social well-being.

• Health is only about physical fitness.

• Health is unrelated to social interactions.