IDIS 199 - MODULE 6 (SOLVED)
CORRECTLY TO PASS!!
Well being - ANSWERS-An overall state of feeling comfortable, happy, and
healthy. It is made up of many components including mental health.
Mental health - ANSWERS-Includes psychological, emotional, and social
aspects of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It is a prerequisite to realizing
potential, being able to cope with stress, and being productive in
work/school.
Mental health/wellbeing continuum - ANSWERS-Good well being does not
equal good mental health and vice versa. People exist on a continuum. For
ex: someone may have a mental illness (low mental health) but having a
good day and experiencing high levels of well being.
Biopsychosocial model - ANSWERS-Mental health can be in 3 domains:
biological, psychological, and social. These domains interact with each other.
For ex: a student with pre-existing mental illnesses from family history going
to university far from family = social and biological interacting.
Biological factors - ANSWERS-Genetic determinants, brain development
Psychological factors - ANSWERS-Thoughts, behavior/coping skills, self-
concept, self-awareness
Social factors - ANSWERS-Connectedness, context, maltreatment
, Risk factor - ANSWERS-A biological, psychological, or sociological
characteristic or exposure which is associated with a higher likelihood of a
negative outcome.
Protective factor - ANSWERS-A characteristic or exposure that lowers the
likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduces the impact of a risk factor.
Distal risk factor - ANSWERS-An early exposure or factor
Proximal risk factor - ANSWERS-A factor that represents a more immediate
exposure or underlying vulnerability.
Distal risk factor examples - ANSWERS-Family history, early adversity
(abuse, neglect), early loss, poor quality of nutrition, sleep
Proximal risk factor examples - ANSWERS-Sleep problems, hazardous
substance use, lack of exercise, reduced social support, low self-esteem, high
stress, poor self-regulation
Distal protective factors - ANSWERS-- secure attachments
- nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
- safe and secure home environment
Proximal protective factors - ANSWERS-- healthy coping strategies
- social support and a sense of belonging
- security and stability
- good sleep hygiene
- no substance misuse
- healthy study-life balance
CORRECTLY TO PASS!!
Well being - ANSWERS-An overall state of feeling comfortable, happy, and
healthy. It is made up of many components including mental health.
Mental health - ANSWERS-Includes psychological, emotional, and social
aspects of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It is a prerequisite to realizing
potential, being able to cope with stress, and being productive in
work/school.
Mental health/wellbeing continuum - ANSWERS-Good well being does not
equal good mental health and vice versa. People exist on a continuum. For
ex: someone may have a mental illness (low mental health) but having a
good day and experiencing high levels of well being.
Biopsychosocial model - ANSWERS-Mental health can be in 3 domains:
biological, psychological, and social. These domains interact with each other.
For ex: a student with pre-existing mental illnesses from family history going
to university far from family = social and biological interacting.
Biological factors - ANSWERS-Genetic determinants, brain development
Psychological factors - ANSWERS-Thoughts, behavior/coping skills, self-
concept, self-awareness
Social factors - ANSWERS-Connectedness, context, maltreatment
, Risk factor - ANSWERS-A biological, psychological, or sociological
characteristic or exposure which is associated with a higher likelihood of a
negative outcome.
Protective factor - ANSWERS-A characteristic or exposure that lowers the
likelihood of negative outcomes or that reduces the impact of a risk factor.
Distal risk factor - ANSWERS-An early exposure or factor
Proximal risk factor - ANSWERS-A factor that represents a more immediate
exposure or underlying vulnerability.
Distal risk factor examples - ANSWERS-Family history, early adversity
(abuse, neglect), early loss, poor quality of nutrition, sleep
Proximal risk factor examples - ANSWERS-Sleep problems, hazardous
substance use, lack of exercise, reduced social support, low self-esteem, high
stress, poor self-regulation
Distal protective factors - ANSWERS-- secure attachments
- nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
- safe and secure home environment
Proximal protective factors - ANSWERS-- healthy coping strategies
- social support and a sense of belonging
- security and stability
- good sleep hygiene
- no substance misuse
- healthy study-life balance
