Category: S
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Secondary appraisal
The judgment in Lazarus’s model about how well one can deal or cope with a given stressful situation.
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Strict vegetarian
Individual who refrains from eating any animal product, including milk, meat, poultry, and egg products.
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STD risk assessment
A physical examination and laboratory tests to detect sexually transmitted diseases, including those that are asymptomatic.
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Skinfold technique
Method of estimating a person’s percentage of body fat. Subcutaneous fat is measured using a skinfold caliper.
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Shinsplints
A general term for pain on the front or side of the shin. A common overuse injury.
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Self-Responsibility
An individual’s taking increased responsibility to prevent or manage certain health conditions.
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Selflessness
A characteristic in which a person puts the needs and desires of others first.
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Selfishness
A human characteristic in which an individual is concerned only about his or her wants, needs, and desires.
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Secondary headaches
Headaches that are a side effect of some other underlying condition.
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Safety net
A network of close personal friends who can provide emotional and physical support.