Lernmaterialien für Health, Fitness, and Wellness an der Western Governors University

_________ is when someone continues to use drugs or alcohol even when it causes problems, such as interfering with the ability to work, yielding unhealthy relationships with family, and having an impact on that individual's health. For instance, continuing to use drugs knowing that you will be fired if you fail a drug test is a sign of abuse. 

Example behaviors of ______:

• Difficulties with the back and forth of conversation
• Not looking at or listening to people
• Facial expressions, movements, and gestures do not match what is being said
• Trouble understanding another person's point of view
• Inability to predict or understand other people's actions
• Talking too long on a favorite subject with no notice that others are not interested
• More (or less) sensitivity to sensory input, such as light, noise, clothing, or temperature
• Intense interest in certain topics, such as numbers, details, or facts
• Repeating words or phrases (echolalia)
• Extreme concern with slight changes in routine

The overall function of the endocrine system is to keep the body in a state of homeostasis, or balance. It keeps balance by sensing the levels of hormones in the bloodstream and releasing the appropriate amount of hormone to bring the body back into balance. 

Thinking an evaluator’s feedback is an opportunity to improve instead of personal criticism is an example of which SEL competency? 

All nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord 

A serious medical illness and disorder of the brain marked by sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, feelings of worthlessness, and energy loss 

Individuals' ability to regulate their emotions in different situations, control impulses, set goals, and manage stress 

____ carry blood away from the heart to the body tissues 

The higher-order mental processes that enable individuals to manage complex tasks such as organizing and planning, remembering information, problem-solving, regulating emotions, and controlling cognitive flexibility 

The ability to engage, react and respond to a diverse population in a variety of social situations