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Psychological health encompasses which of the following dimensions of health? -
Answer Mental & Emotional
The capacity to make informed, un-coerced decisions is called - Answer autonomy.
A sense of positive regard for oneself, resulting in elevated levels of self-respect, called
- Answer self-acceptance.
The base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includes - Answer physiological
health.
Juanita is trying to improve her self-esteem. Which of the following strategies will boost
her self-esteem? - Answer Restretching her own abilities
The psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life's events is called -
Answer optimism
Which of the following is one of the four key abilities of emotional intelligence? - Answer
regulating emotion in oneself and others
Students with higher levels of social support - Answer are less likely to experience
psychological health problems
Having an optimistic outlook has been associated with the following health related
benefits - Answer reduced levels of psychological distress
Which of the following physical changes has been shown to improve your psychological
well-being? - Answer getting regular sleep every night
The practice of helping and giving to others out of a genuine concern for their well-being
is called - Answer altruism
Antidepressant medications are often helpful because they regulate - Answer
neurotransmitters in the brain
Which of the following is the most effective way to deal with feelings of anger? - Answer
express feelings of anger in a way that releases emotions without damaging
relationships
Symptoms of depressive disorders can include - Answer social withdrawal
Major depressive disorder is diagnosed when a person experiences - Answer five or
more depressive symptoms for at least two weeks straight
,Research has identified some of the potential causes of depressive disorders, including
- Answer experiencing irregular hormone levels
Which factor has the most measurable effect on the prevalence of mental illness? -
Answer there are many factors contributing to mental illness
Which of the following is true of men and depression? - Answer men are more likely to
turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with depression than woman
Which of the following is not true of antidepressants? - Answer there is no reported
increase in suicidal behaviors
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders - Answer all of the above have been shown to
have an impact on academic success rates
Sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning are characteristic of - Answer a
panic attack
All of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder are true except -
Answer it affects twice as many men as women
Social anxiety disorders can result in - Answer sweating, blushing, and increased heart
rate
A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder - Answer are more likely to have a germ
related phobia
After witnessing a fatal automobile accident, Marisela developed this disorder that
causes herto feel depressed and emotionally numb. She also has reoccurring
nightmares about the accident scene. Her symptoms are characteristic of - Answer post
traumatic stress disorder
To treat his fear of heights, Michael participated in a type of therapy that allowed him to
focus on changing his habits, which may have improved his psychological health. Which
of the following treatments did Michael most likely engage in? - Answer behavior
therapy
All of the following are symptoms of schizophrenia except - Answer the ability to
distinguish what is real from what is imaginary
People who intentionally injure themselves without the desire to die are exhibiting
symptoms of - Answer no-suicidal self-injury
Recall the Student Story about Kristina. After Kristina's friend committed suicide, what
became more important in her life? - Answer developing closer relationships with her
friends and family
Self-care includes all of the following except - Answer drinking alcohol to help deal with
stress
, Which of the following mental health professionals has the authority to prescribe
medications? - Answer psychiatrists
A mental health professional with a doctoral degree but not a medical degree describes
which of the following? - Answer a psychologist
Cognitive therapy focuses on changing - Answer negative and distorted thoughts
Justin is seeking the help of a therapist. Which of the following factors should he discuss
with potential doctors before his first session? - Answer all of the answers are correct
Behavioral therapy may include which of the following techniques? - Answer exposure
therapy paired with relaxation techniques
Although Jenna has a 3.8 GPA, she doesn't believe she is a good student. What type of
cognitive distortion is this? - Answer disqualifying the positive
An emerging field of psychology that focuses on increasing psychological strengths and
improving happiness rather than on psychological problems is - Answer positive
psychotherapy
In psychodynamic therapy the therapist and patient explore - Answer unresolved issues
buried in the unconscious
When her boyfriend is feeling slighted over an event that occurred at work, Meghan
feels that she is at fault for his negative feelings. This is an example of - Answer
personalization
Sue failed the first test in her statistics class. She is now convinced she is a total failure
and will never graduate college. This type of destructive thought is called - Answer
magnification
John gets up every ten minutes to make sure he turned off the oven. This is an example
of - Answer OCD
Justine, who has ________ disorder, has periods of depression followed by periods of
mania - Answer bipolar
A phobia of heights is classified as a(n) ________ phobia. - Answer natural environment
Which of the following statements best reflects the degree to which stress impacts
college students? - Answer It is the most commonly reported obstacle to academic
achievement.
Which of the following is a likely source of eustress? - Answer Starting a new job
The difference between distress and eustress is that - Answer distress is caused by
negative stressors and eustress is caused by positive stressors
The fight-or-flight mechanism causes all of the following except - Answer the speeding
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