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DISCUSSION 1 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Beliefs About Health Research, in the textbook (page 18) and post a comment that addresses the following: • Of the 11 items, which item especially caught your interest? Why did you find that item interesting? Your posted comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 2 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Seeking and Receiving Health Care, in the textbook (page 38) and post a comment that addresses the following: • Of the 11 items, to which item could you especially relate? Why could you relate so to this item? Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 3 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Adhering to Health Behaviors, in the textbook (page 58) and post a comment that addresses the following: • Of the 12 items, which one of your item responses indicates a health behavior that you could always try to adhere to better? Please explain. Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 4 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks – Life Events Scale for Students, in the textbook (page 86) and post a comment that addresses the following: • After completing this scale, tally-up your score and read how to interpret your score. You do not have to reveal your total score but you do have to present a brief interpretation of your score—do you think it is accurate of your stress experiences? Likewise, do you believe a score around 190 represents the typical college student? A score reaching 300 is predictive of health problems in the near (within 2 years) future? Explain. Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 5 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Experiences Regarding Your Most Recent Episode of Pain (page 144), and post a comment that addresses: • Your responses to items 1-6. Please make sure to include your response to item 6. During your pain experience, what did people around you do since this item pertains to pain-rewarding behaviors. In your comment, you do not have to identify the particular pain-causing condition. Instead, you should merely describe the pain experience. Your posted comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the discussion forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 6 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Cardiovascular Disease, in the textbook (page 206) post a comment that addresses the following: • After completing the assessment, interpret your score. What does the score mean to you? You do NOT have to post your score but merely explain what your score means to you. Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files) DISCUSSION 8 1) Ask someone you know who smokes tobacco to complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Tobacco Use, in the textbook (page 286) and post a comment that addresses the following: • While completing this self-assessment, ask your interviewee to explain his/her responses to items 5 and 6. Also, ask your interviewee if he/she has any other comment regarding this selfassessment. Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 9 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Eating and Controlling Your Weight, in the textbook (page 344), and post a comment that addresses the following: • After completing the 16 items, please confide in someone you trust and discuss your item responses with that confidant. Based on your comfort level, share some of your conversation in a posted comment. Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences.. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 10 1) Complete the self-assessment, Check Your Health Risks Regarding Exercise and Physical Activity, in the textbook (page 374) and post a comment that addresses the following: • After completing the 12 items, what advice would you offer someone who would like to either begin or continue exercising? Your comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Important: type your posted comment and reply into the Forum (do not attach Word files). DISCUSSION 7 Since there is no self-assessment in chapter 11, the instructor of this course has secured one from the professional literature: Facing Death, Dying and Loss This self-assessment relates to material in pages 281-283 in text. So, you are being asked to use the link to download the file and try your best to answer the 10 items as they relate to your attitudes toward death, dying and personal loss. It's understandable that you might feel uncomfortable completing this self-assessment. Perhaps you will only feel inclined to respond to some but not all of the items. That's acceptable. After doing so, post a comment that addresses the following: 1) Of the 10 items, which item made you reflect most on your attitude toward death, dying and/or personal loss? You may wish to refer to the the second page of the print-out since the author of the selfassessment has presented item-response interpretations. Your posted comment needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. 2) After posting your comment, you need to return to the Discussion Forum at a later time and reply to another student’s posted comment. Your reply has to be directly relevant to the other student’s posting (vague and general replies like “I think that’s cool what you posted” do not count). Likewise, you should not insert whole sentences from your comment into your reply. Your reply needs to be a minimum of five (5) complete and grammatically correct sentences. Facing Death, Dying and Loss Chronically ill and sick patients must cope not only with the symptoms of their condition but also manage the stress of treatment, live as normal a life as possible, and face the possibility of death. People prefer a long life, but they also express preferences to be in control over the end of their lives, including when and how they will die; that is, most want to die a “good death.” Most chronic illnesses allow people time to adjust to their conditions and even to die a “good death.” According to our text, Elizabeth Kübler-Ross proposed stages of dying—anger, denial, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—but research has failed to confirm that people with terminal illness progress through those stages. However, people do experience these reactions. Probably the best way to prepare ourselves for the inevitability of loss and bereavement as well as the feeling of grief during the mourning period is to examine and discuss our present attitudes toward death and dying. Self-Assessment of Attitudes, Beliefs and Opinions on Death, Dying and Loss 1. To the best of your memory, at what age were you first aware of death? a. Under the age of 3 d. Age 10 and up b. Age 3 to 5 e. Other c. Age 5 to 10 2. When you were a child, how was death talked about in your family? a. Openly b. As though death were a forbidden subject c. With some discomfort d. Don't remember any talk about death e. Only when necessary, and not in front of children 3. Which of the following most influences the way you think about death now? a. Death of someone close b. TV, movies, radio 6. What does death mean to you? a. The end of life b. End of physical life, the spirit lives on c. Endless sleep and peace d. Don't know e. A new beginning, of life after death f. Other 7. What thing about your own death bothers you the most? a. I could no longer have any experiences b. I am afraid of what might happen to my body after death c. I am not sure what will happen to me if there is life after death d. I could no longer provide for my family e. My relatives and friends would grieve f. The process of dying might be painful g. Other c. Things you have read d. Length of time family members have lived e. Religion f. Funerals g. Own health 4. Has religion played an important part in the way you think about death? a. Very important b. Important c. Not very important d. No part at all 5. How often do you think about your own death? a. At least once a day c. Sometimes b. Often d. Never or almost never c. Not more than once a year e. Other 8. What do you believe causes most deaths? a. Most deaths happen because the person wants to die b. Most deaths happen because of the way the person uses or fails to use things such as tobacco, alcohol, medicines, or seat belts c. Most deaths just happen d. Other 9. If your doctor knew that you would die from a disease and had a limited time left to live, would you want the doctor to tell you? a. Yes b. No c. Depends on circumstances 10. If it were possible, would you want to know the exact date on which you were going to die? a. Yes b. No Adapted by Trudy M. Weathersby Dying Guide at http://dying.about.com from an assessment tool from Michael Seago, Medical Innovations, 1994. Self Assessment – Item-response Interpretations 1. What age were you first aware of death? Your initial experiences with death impact your actions today. Being around a dying person may bring back pleasant or unpleasant childhood memories, family beliefs, traditions. 2. When you were a child, how was death talked about in your family? Most individuals, whose families talked openly about death, show the same comfort level in their adult years and can relate comfortable childhood conversations about death with family members. It also appears that those who are comfortable talking about death are interested in and/or not afraid of learning more about the death process. 3. Which of the following most influences the way you think about death now? Our views about death come from various sources. TV and movies, and life’s actual experience may contradict each other. Our views and our concepts of death may align with TV and movies until we actually are touched by a real death. ‘Real death’ experiences may lead people to become less tolerant of the TV's and movies' point of view. 4. Has religion played an important part in the way you think about death? Research has indicated those who have a spiritual point of view about death are more comfortable with the dying. Those who are more comfortable with their own mortality have a greater ability to cope, when dealing with death and dying. 5. How often do you think about your own death? How often we think of our own death can range from denial (never) to preoccupation (once a day). Typically, awareness of our own mortality increases when we are exposed to the dying, which can make us feel uncomfortable. Children do not consider the reality of death until someone they know dies. 6. What does death mean to you? Examining what you expect after death has a big impact on your attitude toward the dying. Individuals with a predetermined idea of what happens after death are generally more comfortable with the idea of dying. If you answered "don't know" then you may be feeling uncomfortable with this discussion. An opinion of an afterlife or specific religion does not usually influence the person's comfort with death. Those, who do not believe in an afterlife, can also be quite comfortable with death. 7. What thing about your own death bothers you the most? Examining your fears about your own death helps you to recognize situations that may make you uncomfortable around the dying. These fears are a common reason why family members or friends refuse to visit a dying loved one. Their behavior may be interpreted as uncaring, but, in reality, these people need support and understanding in helping them to deal with the uncomfortable situation. 8. What do you believe causes most deaths? Beliefs, about why people die, can range from punishments to a natural ending of the human life. Some want to believe that victims cause their own misfortune because it makes life so much easier to understand. It is a great comfort to find fault with a dying person because it guarantees that we will somehow be protected. Those that hold this belief are shocked when they realized that death is not partial to anyone. 9. If your doctor knew that you would die from a disease and had a limited time left to live, would you want the doctor to tell you? Have you thought about the possibility that a doctor or family member might try to keep you from knowing that you are dying? This is less commonplace in our western culture today, but not uncommon with other cultures. Some people request that their family never tell them when they are dying—they do not want to lose hope. It is important to respect the wishes of the dying. Family members may try and keep the truth from their loved ones, even dying children. Often the dying, even children, "know" something--they can sense it. If the dying person wishes to talk about his/her death, it is important that family members allow these discussions. 10. If it were possible, would you want to know the exact date on which you were going to die? There are few people who want to know the exact date of their death. This is a difficult question to ponder. Placing a time frame on death—the you have "X" months to live—can have a strong psychological impact on the person. For some, they may be positive motivators—cancer or AIDS patients defying the odds and living long past what their physicians expected. For others, it may be a negative motivator—a prediction of a bad outcome becomes a bad outcome. Student 1 The item that caught my interest was, number 9, which was how people outside of the scientific community conduct valuable research, but scientists try to discount the importance of such research. I found this item interesting because many people love to research different materials, but I am surprised on why scientists would want to discount the importance. People are usually are encouraged to try to find different resources for significant things for more knowledge, and on top of that scientists of all people should be glad that people are trying to help out by researching. That's why I am surprised and interested on why scientists would want to discount the importance of research for people outside of the scientific community. My guess is probably because they do not want incorrect information incase from outside of the scientific community. Student 2 The item I would especially relate to would be number 1, if I feel well, I believe I am healthy. It is true and relatable, because, whenever I feel well, I automatically assume that I am healthy because I dont feel dizzy, nauseous, or sick.I feel that feeling well is a big impact in your psycology too, because whenever you are feeling ill your body immediately feels numb and unhealthy. Therefore, eating well, getting enough sleep may help you feel well and make you feel healthy. That is why it is relatable to me, if I eat and sleep well, it makes me feel well, then I feel healthy automatically. Reply on these two students
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Discussion 1
One item that caught my interest is “newspaper and television reports of scientific research
give an accurate picture of the importance of the research.” I found this item interesting as there is
some motivation that arises when scientific research is brought out in newspaper and television
reports. One is motivated to read more about the scientific research as compared to when the
research is only available in journals or other articles. Therefore, the actual picture of the scientific
report is brought out making the audience understand how important it is. I also find this item
interesting as it brings out the role of newspaper and television with respect to scientific research.
Newspapers and televisions are significant channels that bring to the spotlight specific scientific
research that would otherwise go unrecognized.
Discussion 2
Regarding seeking and receiving healthcare, I feel I relate with the item, “If I feel well, I
believe am healthy.” I rarely seek medical attention when I feel am well. I always assume that
when I feel well, my body is functioning properly and I do not have any health issues. Therefore,
I tend to refrain from any medical screening procedures that are often offered voluntary in my
home area. I also I believe that am healthy when I am feeling my best. By feeling my best, I focus
on caring for my mind and body using exercises. Even when I have minor illnesses like a cold, I
assume that I can manage it by using home remedies. Therefore, I rarely view medical attention
and medications as an option when having a minor injury or illness. However, I have learnt that it
is always important to seek and receive medical care even when I feel well.
Discussion 3
Of the items, the item; “I believe physical activity is important, but every time I try to
exercise I can never keep it up for very long.” I could try to adhere to physical activity better so as
to improve my ability to handle everyday activities. Although keeping up with physical activity is
demanding, it is imperative that I become consistent. During the days that I have not engaged in
physical activity, I tend to be a slow performer. Also, I feel my quality of sleep is affected as a
result of not engaging in physical activity. Therefore, I could adopt different strategies that help
me participate in different physical activities more often.
Discussion 4
After tallying my score, I believe it is accurate of my stress experiences. Majority of my
stress experiences are majorly linked to my college life. Combined with certain stress experiences
that arise as a result of experiences in the family, my tally score shoots to more than 190. Based
on this, I think a score of around 190 represents a typical college students. This is informed by the
fact that majority of the college students are stressed majorly by experiences in the school
environment. I think that within 2 years considering the current issues in the society, health
problems, and learning strains, the score will reach 300. I believe that the experiences with
handling of financial strains will contribute to increase in the score.
Discussion 5
My most recent period of pain made me change my methods of alleviating the pain. The
pain arose from an incident that affected someone that I loved. The pain episode made me feel
alienated from my peers and my family. From the pain experience, I understood that seeking
support is the first step towards alleviating the pain. During my pain experience, the people around
me were significant in both making my pain worse and alleviating it. My coworkers complained
that I did not handle my duties right. My friends on the other hand, gave me a lot of sympathy
which motivated me to seek professional help.
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From the assessment, the score means that am at a low risk for heart attack. This score
means that I need to engage more in physical activities and healthy dietary. With this, my score
can lower below 9. Cu...


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