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HealthUnit4 lesson4
Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Self-image | how you see yourself; also known as self-concept |
Reinforce | support |
Self-esteem | measure of how much you like and respect yourself |
Gangs | groups of young people who participate in violent or criminal activity |
Responsibility | the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization |
Accountability | answerable for your actions and decisions |
Moral | based on an understanding or right and wrong |
Self-Control | being in charge of your emotions, desires, and obligations |
Stress | your body’s response to changes around you |
Eustress | stress that has a positive effect |
Distress | stress that prevent you from doing what you need to do, or stress that causes you discomfort |
Anxiety | feelings of uncertainty or worry over what may happen |
Adrenaline | a hormone that prepares the body to respond to stress |
Risk Behavior | an action or decision that could cause harm |
Accident | an unexpected event that results in damage or harm |
Accidental Injuries | injuries caused by unexpected events |
Accident Chain | a sequence of events that often leads to an accidental injury |
Hazard | possible sources of harm |
Smoke alarm | a device that makes a warning noise when it senses smoke |
Fire Extinguisher | device that releases chemicals that smother flames |
Pedestrians | people traveling on foot |
Neighborhood Watch Programs | programs in which residents are trained to identify and report suspicious activity |
First Aid | the care first given to an injured or ill person until regular medical care can be supplied |
Rescue Breathing | a substitute for normal breathing in which someone forces air into the victim’s lungs |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | a rescue measure that attempts to restore heartbeat and breathing |
Abdominal Thrusts | quick upward pulls into the diaphragm to force out the object blocking the airway |
Poison Control | a community agency that helps people deal with poisoning emergencies |
Cells | The basic building blocks of life |