HSS 1101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Coronary Artery Disease, Circulatory System, Reductionism
15 Jul 2014
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Reductionist method entails the breakdown of an entity (the human body) to its most fundamental parts (systems). Understanding these mechanisms should allow us to heal the body when one of these deviate from the norm. Holism entails the synthesis of the entire entity (the human body), including the surrounding environment in which it interacts. The path to optimum health and well being is achieved through both paradigms. Health: the dynamic, ever-changing process of trying to achieve one"s individual potential in each of the interrelated dimensions (physical, social, mental, occupational, emotional, environmental, and spiritual. ) Physical health: include physical characteristics such as body size, shape, sensory acuity, susceptibility to disease etc. Social health: capacity for satisfying interpersonal relationships, interacting with others, and adapting to various social situations. Mental health: ability to think clearly, reason objectively, analyze critically, and use brain power effectively. Occupational health: satisfaction a person gets from his or her career of stage of career development.
