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Power Of Now: Self Survey Analysis

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Section One Questions

1. Complete the "Are you in Control" survey at the end of chapter 1, The Power of Now.
After completing this survey do you believe that you have internal or external locus of control? What role does this play in your ability to make positive health choices/decisions? How will you incorporate this information into your behavior change goal for the quarter? I believe that I have an internal locus of control because most of my answers seemed to come from a place of reason rather than hoping on blind luck. The role this plays in my ability to make positive health-related decisions is that it allows me to think things through and realize that it is my choice to become healthy not waiting for …show more content…

Complete the Self Survey "Wellbeing Scale" at the end of chapter 2 Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-being and review your score in each category.
In what aspects/attributes are you strong? Do any aspects/attitudes need strengthening?
The aspects in which I am strong are: being able to have satisfaction in my everyday life and believing that my life has a purpose. While the aspects that I need strengthening on are: the ability to make mistakes without taking it out on myself, to be able to not feel anxious every minute of the day and to seek out help when I am stressed.
3. Complete the Self-Survey Student Depression at the end of chapter 3 Caring for Your Mind. Based on this assessment and readings:
How can the effects of stress/depression be minimized or prevented? Identify & list three stressful situations in your life and describe how you might decrease or eliminate the stressors associated with them. Identify & list three examples of eustress in your life.
The symptoms of stress or depression can be minimized by eating healthy, exercising and by seeking help when you require it instead of placing all the pressure on …show more content…

Some ways that I can decrease the stressors that come from these situations are to get my work done early and make sure I don’t forget to eat like I sometimes do when I am studying and to rely more on my friends to help me throughout the day.
Three examples of eustress in my life are a portion of the stress related to schoolwork can help motivate me to get the work done so that I can relax sooner, I am saving up to move to Ashland next year and I am looking for a job.
4. After reading ch 1-4, list and identify symptoms and risk factors associated with depression, anxiety disorders, attention disorders, autism and schizophrenia
Depression
The symptoms of depression are difficulty sleeping or oversleeping, hopelessness, lack of concentration, loss of interest in their usual hobbies and thoughts of suicide.
The risk factors for depression are major life changes or increased stress, family history of depression, and little to none social support.
Anxiety Disorders
The symptoms of anxiety disorders are difficulty concentrating, irritability, and easily fatigued.
The risk factors for anxiety disorders are family history, social factors, age and gender.
Attention

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