Science Study Guide
Topics to review
1. Introduction to the brain and behavioral Health-- Orange and green health book-Chapter 11
a) Give the meaning for the following words; personality, emotions, temperament, Alzheimer’s
disease.
b) Name the three main parts of the brain
c) What is the function of each part of the brain mentioned above?
d) State two ways to keep your personality healthy.
e) Describe how the brain affects behavior.
f) Explain how personality is formed.
2. Environmental and heredity--- Orange and green health book-Chapter 11
a) Define the terms, health, heredity, environment, physical health
b) Name three important factors that affect your health
c) Give an example of an unhealthy environment
3. Personal Hygiene-Your Appearance----- Orange and green health book-Chapter 17,
a) Define personal hygiene, dermatologist.
b) Name three ways to keep your skin healthy
c) Proper hand washing, brushing of teeth
d) Germs and how to care for the body on a regular basis
e) When to visit the dentist
f) List three things you can do to keep your teeth healthy?
g) Be able to give examples of good personal hygiene
h) What are germs and what can they do to us?
i) What are some body products we can use to prevent body odor?
j) How often should we bathe to keep our body clean and free from infection?
k) Effects of bad personal hygiene
4. Your Mental and Emotional Health---Blue Glencoe Health book- Chapter 7, notes
a) Define hierarchy of needs, mental/emotional health, personal identity, developmental assets.
b) List five things/aspects that contribute to one’s personality
c) Explain any two characteristics of good mental/emotional health.
d) Identify three signs of good mental/emotional health.
e) State five (5) levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and give examples of each level.
f) How does heredity influence personality?
g) Explain any three developmental assets that can help young people make healthy decisions.
h) List three strategies for building a positive identity.
i) Name one personality type or name one type of personality done discussed/ studied in class.
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