Module EIGHT
Pscyhological Health


Up to this point in our study of health, we have focused on the physical dimensions. In this unit, we will study the mental and emotional components of health. The quality of one's mental health often affects the other components of health. This module will answer these questions:

what are the components of psychological health?

what is emotional intelligence?

What are the characteristics of psychologically healthy people?

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NOTE SHEET
Open this file and print it out. Keep it in front of you as you go through the  LESSON. You can use the completed NOTE SHEET to take the QUIZ.

LESSON
Here you will find the LESSON for this module. Be sure to read the directions carefully. Use your NOTE SHEET as you proceed through this lesson. The quiz items for this module will come directly from information in this lesson.

ASSIGNMENTS
Here you will find the ASSIGNMENTS for this Module. Do ALL assignments.

To complete the assignments, open your saved Assignments Template document (which you began with the Module 1 assignments) and record your answers in that same document.  After you've completed your Module 8 assignments in that document, save it to your computer (back it up too!).  When you have completed the assignments for all 15 modules, you will upload that ONE completed Assignments Template document to Canvas.

QUIZ
When you have completed the LESSON and filled-in yourNOTE SHEET, go to "QUIZZES." Choose the Quiz for this module and take it. Remember, once you start, you only have 10 minutes to take and you may only take it once. You are welcome to use your NOTE SHEET when taking the Quiz.

TEXTBOOK READING ASSIGNMENT
You should read Chapter 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health and Chapter 2A: Cultivating Mindfulness and Spiritual Well-Being and complete the Final Exam Study Guide questions for these chapters as you read.

DISCUSSION BOARD
Remember you must complete four Discussion Boards (of your choosing) sometime during the semester.  Do you like THIS topic?  If so, there is probably a Discussion Board question pertaining to it. Check under the "Discussion" link.
Karen Vail-Smith
ECU Dept of Health Education & Promotion
vailsmithk@mail.ecu.edu