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College Health Vocab

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1. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






2. A life-threatening blood alcohol concentration.






3. Effective style of coping with stress - characterized by a tendency to view life evenets as challenges rather than threats - a commitment to meaningful activities - and a sense of being in control.






4. A positive stress that energizes a person and helps a person reach a goal






5. Perception of one's ability to perform certain tasks successfully.






6. Technique for testing feal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing cells from the chorionic villus - part of the placenta in the uterus.






7. Structure that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and links the circulatory system of the fetus with that of the mother.






8. Maintaining a positive outlook.






9. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and refusal to maintain a minimally normal body weight.






10. Substances that can cause physical damage or defects in the fetus - especially if they are present during the first trimester - when rapid development of body organs is occuring.






11. Potentially life-threatening disease that can develop during pregnancy - marked by seizures and coma.






12. Series of physiological changes that activate body systems - providing a burst of energy to deal with a percived threat or danger.






13. Brain chemicals thta conduct signals from one brain cell to the next.






14. Controls planning - organizing - rational thinking - working memory - judgment - moood modulaiton. Undergoes rapid growth just before puberty - followed by pruning and consolidation during adolescence.






15. Circular rubber dome that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






16. Events or agents in the environment that cause stress.






17. Membrane that surrounds the fetus in the uterus and contains amniotic fluid.






18. Mental representation that a person has of his or her own body - including perceptions - attitudes - thoughts - and emotions.






19. Clear physiological experience of apprehension or intense fear in the absence of a real danger.






20. Small T-shaped deivce that when inserted in the uterus prevents conception.






21. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






22. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






23. Technique for testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.






24. An extreme or rapid change in mood






25. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.






26. Contraceptive method based on abstinence during the window of time around ovulation when a woman is most likely to conceive.






27. According to the DSM-IV-TR - a pattern of behavior that is associated with distress (pain) aor disability (impairment in an important area of functioning - suchas school or work) or with significantly increased risk of suffering - death - pain - disa






28. Condition in which the liver swells with fat globules as a result of alcohol consumption.






29. An anxiety disorder marked by an excessive fear of an object or a situation.






30. A mood disorder in which a person - for no apparent reason - experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods - feelings of worthlessness - and diminishes interest or pleasure in most activities






31. A set of precautions designed to prevent transmission of bloodborne infections. Blood and certain body fluids of all patients are considered potentially infectious for HIV and hepatitis B and C. Protective barriers - such as gloves - aprons - and pro






32. The sympathetic branch starts your stress response while the parasympathetic branch-ends your stress response






33. Abnormal condition of the lungs characterized by decreased respiratory function and increased shortness of breath.






34. A brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood - energy - activity levels - and the ability to carry out daily tasks.






35. Conditions characterized by severely disturbed eating behaviors and distorted body image; eating disorders jeopardize physical and psychological health.






36. Effective style of coping with stress - characterized by a tendency to view life evenets as challenges rather than threats - a commitment to meaningful activities - and a sense of being in control.






37. Altered state of consciousness as a result of drinking alcohol or ingesting other substances.






38. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






39. Small T-shaped deivce that when inserted in the uterus prevents conception.






40. Involuntary termination of a pregnancy - or miscarriage.






41. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.






42. A substance that causes changes in brain chemistry and alters consciousness.






43. Chemical substance that slows down the activity of the bain and spinal cord.






44. Area of interest within the field of psychology that focuses on positive emotions - character strengths - and conditions that create happiness.






45. A person who has this may feel persistent symptoms of mild or moderate depression for an extended period of time.






46. Selyes classic model used to describe the physiological changes associated with the stress response. The three phases are alarm - resistance - and exhaustion.






47. Interrelated conditions of disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis.






48. The general state of the body - mind and emotions when an environmental stressor has triggerred the stress response.






49. Excessive or addictive exercising - undertaken to address psychological needs rather than to improve fitness.






50. Treatment for psychological problems usually based on the development of a positive interpersonal relationship between a client and a therapist.