CHAPTER 3 PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS EXAM
FULLY SOLVED #4
The purpose of health education/promotion philosophy - correct answer to emphasize
the importance of guiding philosophy to the practice of any profession and for
functioning effectively and influence the approach as health education specialists
I. What is philosophy?
Philosophy - correct answer - "twelve of wisdom"
- a statement summarizing the attitudes, principles, beliefs, values, and concepts held
by an individual or group
- provides the underpinnings that bridge theory and practice
- without philosophy people can think that opinions is the same as facts
Ex. Javier adopted philosophy that people are capable of changing their health behavior
if given the steps
Ex. Company slogan: if the actions match the slogan people will believe the slogan is a
true representation of the company's philosophy
Mission statement - correct answer to convey a philosophy and direction that form a
framework for all actions taken by the organization
Health education/promotion philosophy - correct answer emphasizes early prevention
and early intervention
Philosophy statement - correct answer - formulated by considering values, beliefs,
experiences, and consequence of actions
- allows the person to reflect on what is important when viewing the world in its many
manifestation
Loren bensley - correct answer - state of mind based on your values and beliefs (which
is based on many factors)
- reflects you rvalues and beliefs which determine your mission an purpose of being, or
basic theory, or viewpoint based on logical reasoning
Ii. Why does one need philosophy? - correct answer - philosophy helps form the basis
of reality for her or him
Philosophical change and synchronous - correct answer - there is always philosophical
change: new experiences, insights, and learnings (tangible evidence of one's growth
- philosophy has to be synchronous with all aspects of life (holds at home, school, work,
and play)
- {if not problems will occur}; there is disharmony between the philosophical stance and
the ability to act in concert with that stance
, Moral philosophical conflict - correct answer - might have to educate someone that
made choices that are opposed to their belief system
- the primary concern is to protect and enhance the health of those they serve
Us surgeon general c. Everett koop - correct answer although he was a strong
conservative and catholic he still wanted to help with the aids epidemic. Shows the
impact of a philosophy on the practice of profession
The formation of philosophy is one of the factors that determines - correct answer the
choice of occupation, spouse, religious conviction, political persuasion, and friends
Iii. Principles and philosophies associated with health
Philosophy of symmetry - correct answer - health has physical, emotion, spiritual, and
social components (seek balance among these components)
- rash (1985)
Holistic philosophy - correct answer - oberteufer
- the mind and body blend in a single unit (unified being)
- thomas saw this as creating a society in which the promotion of good health is seen as
a positive goal
Wellness - correct answer - greenberg, dontaelle, edlin and gloanty, and hales
- it is a philosophy based on the integration of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional,
environmental, and social dimensions of health to form a whole healthy person
Balog (2005) idea of health - correct answer health is a physical state because health
resides in the people (body systems has to work), this is the most objective view all
others all subjective
- good life vs good health
Iv. Leading philosophical viewpoints - correct answer - influence of role models or
mentors
- health is improved through internal and internal means; needs to be professional
interaction, education, and enhancement of health
- health seems as an educational process
- health education programming based on mentorships, health education requires
cooperation and health educators must be facilitators
- appreciation for uniqueness, respect for ethic and cultural diversity, protection for
individual and group autonomy, promotion and preservation of free choice and
intervention strategies based on good science
Common themes in philosophies - correct answer development of individual potential,
learning experiences that help decision making, free choice, and enhancement of
individual uniqueness
FULLY SOLVED #4
The purpose of health education/promotion philosophy - correct answer to emphasize
the importance of guiding philosophy to the practice of any profession and for
functioning effectively and influence the approach as health education specialists
I. What is philosophy?
Philosophy - correct answer - "twelve of wisdom"
- a statement summarizing the attitudes, principles, beliefs, values, and concepts held
by an individual or group
- provides the underpinnings that bridge theory and practice
- without philosophy people can think that opinions is the same as facts
Ex. Javier adopted philosophy that people are capable of changing their health behavior
if given the steps
Ex. Company slogan: if the actions match the slogan people will believe the slogan is a
true representation of the company's philosophy
Mission statement - correct answer to convey a philosophy and direction that form a
framework for all actions taken by the organization
Health education/promotion philosophy - correct answer emphasizes early prevention
and early intervention
Philosophy statement - correct answer - formulated by considering values, beliefs,
experiences, and consequence of actions
- allows the person to reflect on what is important when viewing the world in its many
manifestation
Loren bensley - correct answer - state of mind based on your values and beliefs (which
is based on many factors)
- reflects you rvalues and beliefs which determine your mission an purpose of being, or
basic theory, or viewpoint based on logical reasoning
Ii. Why does one need philosophy? - correct answer - philosophy helps form the basis
of reality for her or him
Philosophical change and synchronous - correct answer - there is always philosophical
change: new experiences, insights, and learnings (tangible evidence of one's growth
- philosophy has to be synchronous with all aspects of life (holds at home, school, work,
and play)
- {if not problems will occur}; there is disharmony between the philosophical stance and
the ability to act in concert with that stance
, Moral philosophical conflict - correct answer - might have to educate someone that
made choices that are opposed to their belief system
- the primary concern is to protect and enhance the health of those they serve
Us surgeon general c. Everett koop - correct answer although he was a strong
conservative and catholic he still wanted to help with the aids epidemic. Shows the
impact of a philosophy on the practice of profession
The formation of philosophy is one of the factors that determines - correct answer the
choice of occupation, spouse, religious conviction, political persuasion, and friends
Iii. Principles and philosophies associated with health
Philosophy of symmetry - correct answer - health has physical, emotion, spiritual, and
social components (seek balance among these components)
- rash (1985)
Holistic philosophy - correct answer - oberteufer
- the mind and body blend in a single unit (unified being)
- thomas saw this as creating a society in which the promotion of good health is seen as
a positive goal
Wellness - correct answer - greenberg, dontaelle, edlin and gloanty, and hales
- it is a philosophy based on the integration of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional,
environmental, and social dimensions of health to form a whole healthy person
Balog (2005) idea of health - correct answer health is a physical state because health
resides in the people (body systems has to work), this is the most objective view all
others all subjective
- good life vs good health
Iv. Leading philosophical viewpoints - correct answer - influence of role models or
mentors
- health is improved through internal and internal means; needs to be professional
interaction, education, and enhancement of health
- health seems as an educational process
- health education programming based on mentorships, health education requires
cooperation and health educators must be facilitators
- appreciation for uniqueness, respect for ethic and cultural diversity, protection for
individual and group autonomy, promotion and preservation of free choice and
intervention strategies based on good science
Common themes in philosophies - correct answer development of individual potential,
learning experiences that help decision making, free choice, and enhancement of
individual uniqueness
