EXSC 221 MIDTERM REVISION
SIMPLIFIED SUMMARY
Materialism
I am only my body
Immaterialism
I am only my mind
Holism
I am my mind and my body
Wellness
A state of being that maximizes quality of life
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
studies how thoughts and feelings affect the functioning of
cells
Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
The system of nerves and neurotransmitters in the
gastrointestinal systems. "the brain in the belly" This is
why you feel "butterflies" when you are nervous or your
chest hurts when you really miss someone.
Neurotransmitters
chemicals that facilitate communication
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
a human protein that promotes growth of neurons and
synapses in the brain
Neuroplasticity
The ability of the brain to change neural connections and
reorganize neural pathways. This can occur at any age
Cartesian Dualism
,The mind and body are two incompatible entities causing
one to be antagonistic to the other
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
A number of medical methods that work to rid a person of
disharmony and restore harmony and thus health and
healing
Paradigm
A model or pattern that affects how a person views reality.
A paradigm shift is a conscious effort to see things in a
new way.
Chronic Disease
Human health condition or disease that has long-lasting
effects and for which there may not be a cure.
Epigenome
Cellular changes that result due to influences other than
genes that occur while the DNA of the cell remains
unchanged.
Preventative Medicine
Medical treatments that seek to prevent disease and
illness rather than finding cures for people who are already
sick.
Barriers to Behavior Change
-Emotional
-Physical
-Economic
-Logistical
Determinism
a belief that people and life are the way they are and there
is no freedom to choose to be another way. Everything is
effected by the environment, think of predetermination.
Body Dissatisfaction
, Having a negative attitude towards your body. Not only a
barrier, but detrimental toward overall health and well-
being
Self Talk
Inner speech or thoughts that you generate within your
own mind that pertain to your acceptance or non-
acceptance of yourself.
Intrinsic Worth
The perspective that the individual value of each person is
innate or inherent and cannot be earned—it is not an
object of gain.
Achievement Self-Esteem
A good feeling about yourself that comes as a result of
approval from others, money, appearance, competence,
or some other contingency.
Transtheoretical Model
AKA Stages of Change model, was designed specifically
to promote health behavior change. It describes the
process of change as going through six stages for the
purpose of modifying or eliminating unhealthy behaviors
and adopting new, healthy behaviors
Precontemplation Stage
The stage of the TTM (Transtheoretical Model) in which
people are not ready to make any changes within the next
6 months.
Contemplation Stage
The stage of the TTM in which people are intending to
change their behavior within the next 6 months
Preparation Stage
The stage of the TTM in which people are intending to
change their behavior within the next month.
SIMPLIFIED SUMMARY
Materialism
I am only my body
Immaterialism
I am only my mind
Holism
I am my mind and my body
Wellness
A state of being that maximizes quality of life
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
studies how thoughts and feelings affect the functioning of
cells
Enteric Nervous System (ENS)
The system of nerves and neurotransmitters in the
gastrointestinal systems. "the brain in the belly" This is
why you feel "butterflies" when you are nervous or your
chest hurts when you really miss someone.
Neurotransmitters
chemicals that facilitate communication
Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
a human protein that promotes growth of neurons and
synapses in the brain
Neuroplasticity
The ability of the brain to change neural connections and
reorganize neural pathways. This can occur at any age
Cartesian Dualism
,The mind and body are two incompatible entities causing
one to be antagonistic to the other
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)
A number of medical methods that work to rid a person of
disharmony and restore harmony and thus health and
healing
Paradigm
A model or pattern that affects how a person views reality.
A paradigm shift is a conscious effort to see things in a
new way.
Chronic Disease
Human health condition or disease that has long-lasting
effects and for which there may not be a cure.
Epigenome
Cellular changes that result due to influences other than
genes that occur while the DNA of the cell remains
unchanged.
Preventative Medicine
Medical treatments that seek to prevent disease and
illness rather than finding cures for people who are already
sick.
Barriers to Behavior Change
-Emotional
-Physical
-Economic
-Logistical
Determinism
a belief that people and life are the way they are and there
is no freedom to choose to be another way. Everything is
effected by the environment, think of predetermination.
Body Dissatisfaction
, Having a negative attitude towards your body. Not only a
barrier, but detrimental toward overall health and well-
being
Self Talk
Inner speech or thoughts that you generate within your
own mind that pertain to your acceptance or non-
acceptance of yourself.
Intrinsic Worth
The perspective that the individual value of each person is
innate or inherent and cannot be earned—it is not an
object of gain.
Achievement Self-Esteem
A good feeling about yourself that comes as a result of
approval from others, money, appearance, competence,
or some other contingency.
Transtheoretical Model
AKA Stages of Change model, was designed specifically
to promote health behavior change. It describes the
process of change as going through six stages for the
purpose of modifying or eliminating unhealthy behaviors
and adopting new, healthy behaviors
Precontemplation Stage
The stage of the TTM (Transtheoretical Model) in which
people are not ready to make any changes within the next
6 months.
Contemplation Stage
The stage of the TTM in which people are intending to
change their behavior within the next 6 months
Preparation Stage
The stage of the TTM in which people are intending to
change their behavior within the next month.
