Chapter 1 Vocab

is a state of high level health

a result that a person aims for and works hard to reach

forms of communication that provide news and entertainment

all of the physical social conditions that surround a person and can influence that person's health

the state of being comfortable with yourself, with others, and with your surroundings

what is it called when a person tells lies to obtain money or property?

who buys products or services for personal use?

a person with the ability to gather, understand, and use health information to improve his or her health

the beliefs and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of people and passed from generation to generation

what is the public promotion of a product or service?

what is an offer to replace or repair a product if there is a problem?

the number of years a person is expected to live

a series of specific steps you can take to achieve a goal

refers to how you react to events in your life

a behavior that is repeated so often that it becomes almost automatic

standards and beliefs that are most important to you

the degree of overall satisfaction that a person gets from life

all the traits that are passed biologically from parent to child

refers to how well you get along with others

any action or condition that increases the likelihood of injury, disease, or other negative outcomes

a gradual progression through many stages between one extreme or another

refers to overall well being of your body, mind, and relationships with other people

refers to how well your body functions

male or female

involves using communication to influence and support others in making positive health decisions

taking action to avoid disease, injury, and other negative health outcomes

What is it called when people sell useless medical treatments or products?