Question

In the table below, characteristics of a person are listed. Write the dimension of health (physical/mental/social) for each.
Characteristics of a person Dimensions of health
has good appetite
has ability to cope with stress
has a pleasant personality
has sound sleep
has control over his emotions.
has normal weight and
height for his age
has healthy interpersonal
relationships
is confident
has a positive attitude towards
life

Answer 1

The following are the dimensions of different health status -

1. If a person has a good appetite, then it is a physical dimension of health.

2. In case of having the ability to overcome stress, the dimension shown by this is good mental health.

3. Having a well and good personality implies social dimension.

4. Good and proper sleep indicates both physical and mental health.

5. Showing control over emotions implies a good dimension of mental health.

6. Physical dimension of health is shown when an individual has perfect weight and height according to his or her age.

7. Having healthy relationships indicates social dimension of health.

8. Being confident is a mental dimension.

9. Having a +ve behaviour towards life is a mental dimension of health.