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College Health Vocab

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






2. Ongoing accumulation of irritation and anger.






3. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






4. 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.






5. Respiratory disorder characterized by mucus secretion - cough - and increasing difficulty in breathing.






6. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






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






8. Inability to become pregnant after not using any form of contraception during sexual intercourse for 12 months.






9. Branch of the nervous system that is responsible for initiating the stress response.






10. Surgical procedure that permanently prevents any future pregnancies.






11. Maintaining a positive outlook.






12. Sense of positive regaurd and valuation for myself .






13. Voluntary termination of a pregnancy.






14. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.






15. Regular medical care during pregnancy - desinged to promote the health of the mother and the fetus.






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






17. Dependence on a drug






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






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






20. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






21. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






22. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






23. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






24. Technique for producing a visual image of the fetus using high-frequency sound waves.






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






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






27. Relays information between the two hemispheres of the brain and is believed to play a role in creativity and problem solving. Grows and changes significantly during adolescense.






28. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






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






30. Controls emotional responses and instinctual - 'gut' reactions. Adolescents appear to rely more heavily on this part of the brain to interpret situations than adults do.






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






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






33. Drugs that are unlawful to possess - manufacture - sell - or use.






34. Drugs that are legal.






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






36. Male sterilization procedure - involving tying off and severing the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen.






37. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






38. 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






39. Breathable chemical vapors that alter consciousness - producing a state resembling dunkenness.






40. An odorless gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to vital body organs.






41. Small polyurethane foam device presaturated with spermicide that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.






42. A psychotic disorder in which a person has disorganized and disordered thinking and perceptions - bizarre ideas - hallucinations - and impaired functioning.






43. Newborn.






44. An odorless gas that interferes with the ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen to vital body organs.






45. In Golemen's work the kind of intelligence that includes an understanding of emotional experience - self-awareness - and sensitivity to others.






46. 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






47. Primary addictive ingredient in tobacco; a poison and a psychoactive drug.






48. 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.






49. A chemical substance that alters perceptions and mood






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