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| Behaviour | A person's observable or discernible responses and reactions. |
| Stimulus | Something that can cause a change in behaviour, such as a stressor. |
| Stressor | A source of stress that may affect behaviour or health. |
| Health Belief | What a person believes to be true about health, illness, prevention, treatment, and cures. |
| Health Behaviour | What a person does in relation to staying healthy physically and psychologically. |
| Locus of Control | A person's belief about whether health and life outcomes are mainly controlled by their own actions or outside forces. |
| Internal Locus of Control | The belief that personal actions strongly influence health or life outcomes. |
| External Locus of Control | The belief that health or life outcomes are mainly shaped by luck, fate, or other outside forces. |
| Balanced Perspective | A view that recognizes both personal actions and outside factors can influence health. |
| Preventive Care | Actions taken to prevent illness or detect health concerns early. |
| Treatment Recommendation | Advice or instructions from a healthcare provider about care or treatment. |
| Health | A relative state in which a person can function well physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, not merely the absence of illness. |
| Wellness | A state of physical and emotional well-being and the practices that promote and maintain it. |
| Dimension of Wellness | An interconnected area that can influence overall well-being. |
| Physical Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Maintaining body health through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and healthy habits. |
| Emotional Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Understanding and managing emotions while coping with stress and challenges. |
| Social Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Building healthy relationships and positive social supports. |
| Cultural Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Respecting cultural identity, diversity, and inclusion as part of well-being. |
| Social and Cultural Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Building healthy relationships and respecting cultural identity, diversity, and inclusion. |
| Intellectual Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Engaging in learning, problem-solving, and personal growth. |
| Spiritual Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Finding meaning, purpose, values, or beliefs that provide guidance and support. |
| Financial Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Managing financial responsibilities and resources effectively. |
| Occupational Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Finding satisfaction, balance, and purpose in work or educational activities. |
| Environmental Wellness | Dimension of wellness - Living and working in safe, healthy, and supportive environments. |
| Determinants of Health | System and environmental factors that shape a person's ability to achieve wellness. |
| Health-Illness Continuum | A continuum showing how an individual experiences or perceives health and wellness over time. |
| Optimum Health | The high end of the health-illness continuum, representing strong health and wellness. |
| Compensation | A point on the health-illness continuum where a person has altered health but is coping. |
| Premature Death | The low end of the health-illness continuum representing severe decline or death earlier than expected. |
| Health Perception | How an individual views or experiences their own health and wellness. |
| Stages of Illness Response | The process many individuals move through when facing a potential or actual health problem. |
| Preliminary Phase | The stage of illness response when early signs or symptoms begin to appear. |
| Acknowledgement Phase | The stage of illness response when the individual recognizes that symptoms are continuing or worsening. |
| Action Phase | The stage of illness response when the individual seeks professional healthcare assistance. |
| Transitional Phase | The stage of illness response when the patient adjusts to diagnosis, treatment, or lifestyle changes. |
| Resolution Phase | The stage of illness response when recovery, rehabilitation, adaptation, or death occurs. |
| Sick Role | The social expectations placed on individuals who are ill. |
| Sick Role Behaviour | Behaviours and expectations associated with being ill. |
| Patient Support | Encouragement, assistance, and understanding provided to a patient experiencing illness. |
| Caregiver | A person who provides support or care to someone who is ill or needs assistance. |
| Support System | People or resources that help a patient manage illness or daily responsibilities. |
| Abdicate Responsibility | To give up participation in one's own care or decision-making. |
| Treatment Plan | A plan for care, treatment, or lifestyle changes recommended by healthcare providers. |
| Patient Who Rarely Seeks Care | A patient who may be healthy, shy, nervous, or reluctant to seek help. |
| Patient Who Frequently Seeks Care | A patient who may have complex needs, anxiety, or high sensitivity to health changes. |
| Culture | The values, beliefs, behaviours, traditions, and social experiences shared by a group of people. |
| Cultural Awareness | Recognizing that people come from different backgrounds and experiences that may influence health beliefs and behaviour. |
| Cultural Sensitivity | Responding respectfully to cultural differences and patient experiences. |
| Health Behaviour and Culture | The way culture can influence health beliefs, communication, care-seeking, and healthcare decisions. |
| Communication Barrier | A factor that makes communication difficult, such as language, culture, stress, or misunderstanding. |
| Language Barrier | A communication challenge caused by differences in language or understanding. |
| Medical Interpreter | A trained interpreter used to support accurate communication in healthcare settings. |
| Traditional Healing Practice | A cultural or traditional approach to healing that may be important to a patient. |
| Bias | A general inclination or preference for or against something. |
| Conscious Bias | A bias that a person is aware of. |
| Unconscious Bias | A bias that affects thinking or behaviour without the person being fully aware of it. |
| Stereotype | A belief that characterizes people based only on group membership. |
| Cognitive Bias | A pattern of thinking that can influence how someone interprets information. |
| Prejudice | A negative attitude or feeling toward people based on group membership. |
| Emotional Bias | A bias based on feelings or emotional reactions. |
| Discrimination | Actions or behaviours that advantage or disadvantage people based on group membership. |
| Behavioural Bias | A bias shown through actions or treatment of others. |
| Ethnocentrism | Evaluating other cultures according to the standards and customs of one's own culture. |
| Cultural Discrimination | Discrimination against the cultural practices of racial or ethnic minorities. |
| Health Outcome | The result of healthcare experiences, care, or health behaviours. |
| Patient-Centred Communication | Communication that respects the patient's needs, preferences, and experiences. |
| Active Listening | Listening carefully and respectfully to understand what the patient is communicating. |
| Assumption | A belief or conclusion made without enough information. |
| Inclusive Environment | A setting where people feel respected, welcomed, and included. |
| Personal Bias Reflection | Thinking about one's own biases and how they may affect interactions. |
