Heredity

Our GroupTech Hater= Renzo

The Psychologist=Jenna

The Tech Guru= Ugnius

The Research Specialist= Nathan

Heredity

• Definition: the transmission of genetic characters from parents to offspring: it is dependent upon the segregation and recombination of genes

• Rating of Control:0

• Selling Point: Its more influential because we have no control in what we inherit.

• http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/heredity?s=t

Research of Influence of DeterminantExample: Diseases• Stat: Heredity influences the type of Diseases you are

prone toCitation: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_does_heredity_influence_a_person's_health

Example: Mental IllnessStat: If a parent has bipolar disorder offspring might

inherit it.Citation: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090909125743AAmlVS6

Example: Cancer• Stat: If a parent has the genes that are cancerous there

off spring may have a chance of developing cancerCitation: http://www.foundationmedicine.com/patients-dna-cancer.php

Environment

Our GroupTech Hater= Jack Adcock

The Psychologist= Lois Anderson

The Tech Guru= Arun Abraham

The Research Specialist= Nicole Banistean

Overview of Environment• Definition: The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or

plant lives or operates.• Rating of Control: 1.5: You can somewhat control the cleanliness of your

home, but especially as a teen, you cannot change where you live and the climate/other conditions there. You have a lot more control over your social life, but looking at the big picture, you can really only interact with the people in your environment, of whom you cannot explicitly 'choose.'

• Selling Point: Your peers and family have the heaviest influence on your personality as you grow and likewise your decision making. 'Friends' who are drawn to drug use or dangerous sports/'adventures' will press their ideas of fun on each other. Association with athletic or studious individuals nearly always makes for a healthier lifestyle. Regarding location, living in cities or other polluted areas can be detrimental to your physical health, while living in areas of high elevation or near the sea can strengthen/cleanse your lungs and sinuses, etc.

Research of Influence of EnvironmentExample: Stress at work• Stat: The 2002 Aventis Healthcare Survey in Canada finds fifty-one percent of

employees experiencing much stress at work, with twenty-five percent of them falling physically ill due to workplace stress.

Citation: http://www.brighthub.com/office/career-planning/articles/78690.aspx

Example:Stat: People that live in a city live longer that people who live in a rural

area. Mortality rates in a metro area are substantially smaller and are decreasing at a higher rate when compared to a non-metro area.

Citation: http://www.dailyyonder.com/tracing-rural-americas-mortality-penalty/2009/09/30/2368

Example:• Stat: Inadequate, unhealthy, crowded, or too-costly housing can pose serious

problems for children's physical, psychological, and material well-being. In 2009, 45 percent of U.S. households with children had physically inadequate housing, crowded housing, and/or a housing cost burden of more than 30 percent of household income.

Citation: http://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/phenviro.asp

Media

Our GroupTech Hater= Lauren Tuchek

The Psychologist= Angela Walker

The Tech Guru= James Williams

The Research Specialist= Andrew Szenlina

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Overview of Media

• Media: Television, newspapers, and radio collectively: the various means of mass communication considered as a whole, including television, radio, magazines, and newspapers, together with the people involved in their production

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• Rating of Control: 1.5 of 10• Selling Point: Media is everywhere you can’t escape

it, there are commercials on TV and bill boards on the streets and people see things and they’re influenced

Research of Influence of MediaExample: Music and Substance Abuse•Stat: 1/3 of popular songs include refrences to substence abuse

Citation: http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/071108/one-third-of-popular-songs-refer-to-substance-abuse.htm

Example: Television Food Adds and ObesityStat: Children who are able to recognize fast food adds are 17% more likely to be

obese

Citation: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120429085415.htm

Example: Media and Violence•Stat: 80% of R-rated movies and 70% of Mature-rated video games are targeted at

children under 17

Citation: http://edition.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0009/11/se.01.html

Attitude

Our GroupTech Hater= Dan O’Malley

The Psychologist= Sam Lee

The Tech Guru= Raman Mathur

The Research Specialist= Jessica Park

Overview of Attitude

• Definition: A manner, disposition, feeling, etc., with regard to a person or thing; tendency or orientation, especially with the mind.

• Rating of Control: 7-8, because we can try to control our attitude by thinking positive, but bad days are inevitable and natural. No one can maintain a healthy attitude all the time.

• Selling Point: Attitude is more influential than other determinants because it has a heavy influence on your mood. If you have a negative attitude, even good things can be twisted to be upsetting. A negative attitude emphasizes the bad things and results in much more stress. A positive person who looks for the best in everything can look past the bad stuff and tends to be much more relaxed, happy, and social as a result.

Research of Influence of DeterminantExample: pessimism affects health• Stat:70% reported a decrease in their feelings of

hurtCitation

Example: anger releases stressStat:13% experienced reduced anger Citation

Example: better attitude = better pain tolerance• Stat:27% experienced fewer physical complaints• Citation- http://takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/create-healthy-lifestyle/emotions-and-

attitudes/how-do-emotions-attitudes-impact-health• ^^ Source

Behavior

Our GroupTech Hater= Skyler

The Psychologist= Brett

The Tech Guru= Brett

The Research Specialist= Gergana

Overview of Behavior

• Definition: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself especially toward others

• Rating of Control: 10

• Selling Point: Behavior is doing, and everything you do has an effect. Therefore behavior is the most influential determinant because there is total cognitive control

Research of Influence of Behavior• Example: Eating

– Stat: Every day about one quarter of the U.S. population eats fast food.

• Citation: http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-204_162-326858.html

• Example: Drinking– Stat: 54% of Americans consume from 1-7 alcoholic beverages on average every

week

• Citation: http://www.gallup.com/poll/156770/majority-drink-alcohol-averaging-four-drinks-week.aspx

• Example: Smoking– Stat: Smoking-related diseases claim an estimated 443,000 American lives each

year, including those affected indirectly

• Citation: http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/about-smoking/facts-figures/general-smoking-facts.html