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What are the different dimensions of personality ? Write in brief about any two.

Solution

Personality usually means that an individual is much more than his outer appearence.It also refers to the pattern of thoughts,feelings,self perseption,attitudes and values.
Dimensions of personality
Personality is a complete unit in itself but the unit of personality is made up of various dimensions.Such as-physical dimension,mental dimension,social dimension,and emotional dimension.
The significant dimensions of personality are below:
1.Physical dimension:It is based on the fact that first impression is the last impression.Infact physical dimension is related to good physique,good aappearence, good health,good posture,good height, body weight,and bright face etc.
2.Mental dimension:It is related to mental and intellectual strength and abilities.Many great personalities of the world were not good looking but they possessed mental and intellectual qualities.If one lays more stress on struggles and learning ,one become more intellectual. 

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What do you mean by ‘Oxygen-Intake’ and ‘Oxygen-Uptake’ ? Explain the effects of exercise on Respiratory system.

Solution

Oxygen Intake:It is the amount of oxygen which can be taken by the lungs from atmosphere.The oxygen intake depend on the vital capacity which further depends on the lungs size,strengh of the respiratory muscles and size of the chest cavity etc.
Oxygen uptake:The amount of oxygen which can be absorbed and consumed by the working musles from the blood is called oxygen uptake.The oxygen uptake depends on the rate of diffusion which is further determined by the speed of blood flow,temperature and partial pressure of oxygen in the blood and of carbon dioxide in the muscle cell.
Effects of exercise on respiratory system:
1.Strong willpower:Regular exercises increase willpower of the individual.
2.Increase in tidal air capacity:Tidal air is amount of air that flows in and out of the lungs in each quiet respiratory movement.After doing regular exercise ,it has been noted that this tidal air capacity can be increased.
3.Increase in endurance:If exercise is perform regularly and for a long period,it increases endurance.
4.Increase in size of lungs and chest:When a person perform exercise regularly,he requires more amount of oxygen.Consequently,his lungs and chest are exercised.After some period the size of lungs and chest increase.
5.Decrease in rate of respiration:It is certain that when a beginner start exercise, his rate of respiration increases.But when the same individual perform exercise daily,his rate of respiration decreases.

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Explain 1 : 1 ratio breathing exercise for reducing anxiety

Solution

1.Let your breath flow as deep down into your belly as is comfortable,without forcing it.
2.Try breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth.
3.Breath it gently and regularly.
4.Then without pausing your breath let it flow out gently counting from one to five.

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What do you mean by coping ? Discuss in detail about the problem focused and emotion focused coping strategies.

Solution

Coping strategies means behavioural changes & phychological
changes, those are required to adjust an individual in the
stressful condition.
The problem focused coping strategies:
i To understand their capabilities & accept the reality.
ii Build up the self confidence
iii Reset the goad
iv Information seeking
v Self analyses the stressful situation
vi Recreation
vii Development of physical fitness
Viii Seeking social support - Teachers, coaches, trainers or experts
etc.
ix Evaluation - pros & cons of situation.

Emotion focused coping strategies:

i Crying
ii Sharing the problem with other
iii Blame to other
iv Denial of reality
v Spend more time in sports & games
vi Recreation
vii Stop negative thinking
viii Take advise from the psychatric
ix Vent out of emotions
x Ignore the stressful situation / Avoidance
xi Yoga
xii Brooding