Question

mrs. hodges
name
health study guide ch. 2
taking charge of your health

1. list the health skills
2. give an example of how you would comparison shop
3. what is the purpose of advertising?
4. list the hidden messages in advertising
5. how are short - term and long - term goals related?
6. explain malpractice
7. which organization helps you with false advertising?

Explanation:

1. Health skills can include communication, decision - making, stress management etc.
2. Comparison shopping example: Comparing prices and features of different brands of smartphones before buying.
3. Purpose of advertising is to promote products, services or ideas, increase sales and brand awareness.
4. Hidden messages in advertising can be about status, beauty standards, or creating a sense of urgency.
5. Short - term goals can be stepping stones to long - term goals. Short - term goals help in achieving long - term ones.
6. Malpractice refers to professional misconduct, especially in medicine where a healthcare provider fails to provide proper care.
7. Organizations like the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US help with false advertising.

Answer:

1. Communication, decision - making, stress management.
2. Comparing prices and features of different brands of smartphones before buying.
3. To promote products, services or ideas, increase sales and brand awareness.
4. Messages about status, beauty standards, sense of urgency.
5. Short - term goals are stepping stones to long - term goals.
6. Professional misconduct, especially in medicine when proper care is not provided.
7. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (in the US).