Question 1

Self-esteem includes taking pride in your accomplishments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

List at least five warning signs that might indicate a person is contemplating suicide.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following):
1. Recent l

Question 3

An individual who continually experiences failure may develop a pattern of behavior known as learned helplessness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about suicide is True?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is the leading cause of death for people 15-24. 
B)  College students are more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. 
C)  College students now account for nearly 98% of all suicides. 
D)  Most people who commit suicide have no diagnosable mental disorder. 
A)  It is the leading cause of death for people 15-24. 
B)  College students are more likely to attempt suicide than the general population. 
C)  College students now account for nearly 98% of all suicides. 
D)  Most people who commit suicide have no diagnosable mental disorder.

Question 5

Describe at least four qualities of psychologically healthy people.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following):
1. They fee

Question 6

Mental health problems often affect academic and work performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The communities to which an individual belongs have no impact on psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Successfully adapting to change, dealing with stress, and bouncing back from life's inevitable disappointments demonstrates

Accepted Answer

A)  social stability. 
B)  resiliency. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  confidence. 
A)  social stability. 
B)  resiliency. 
C)  emotional stability. 
D)  confidence.

Question 9

Post-traumatic stress disorder develops only in people who have experienced combat or who have been present in war zones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

List at least four indications that a person should seek help from a mental health professional.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following):
1. Feeling

Question 11

Which of the following dimensions of psychological health includes a person's attitudes, beliefs, and problem-solving skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental health 
B)  Emotional health 
C)  Social health 
D)  Spiritual health 
A)  Mental health 
B)  Emotional health 
C)  Social health 
D)  Spiritual health

Question 12

Explain three reasons that have been proposed for the higher numbers of women who suffer from depression as compared to men.

Accepted Answer

1. Women appear to be at greater risk fo

Question 13

Intensified feelings or complex patterns of feelings that we experience are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  values. 
B)  emotions. 
C)  attitudes. 
D)  expressions. 
A)  values. 
B)  emotions. 
C)  attitudes. 
D)  expressions.

Question 14

Max wants to get in better physical shape and lose 10 pounds. His belief about whether he can successfully begin and maintain a fitness program is directly related to his level of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-satisfaction. 
B)  self-mastery. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  self-satisfaction. 
B)  self-mastery. 
C)  self-esteem. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 15

Which of the following is True about a major depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  True depressive disorders are the same as feeling down after a bad experience. 
B)  Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate. 
C)  Symptoms usually do not last for more than a month or two and can be easily managed. 
D)  People can snap out of it if they choose. 
A)  True depressive disorders are the same as feeling down after a bad experience. 
B)  Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate. 
C)  Symptoms usually do not last for more than a month or two and can be easily managed. 
D)  People can snap out of it if they choose.

Question 16

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interactions of behavioral, neural, and cardiovascular functions as they relate to the functioning of the immune system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of the behavior of a person who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Talkative and highly energetic 
B)  Quiet, shy, and reserved 
C)  Lethargic and depressed 
D)  Sleeping excessively and overeating 
A)  Talkative and highly energetic 
B)  Quiet, shy, and reserved 
C)  Lethargic and depressed 
D)  Sleeping excessively and overeating

Question 18

Extroversion is a personality trait characterized by the tendency to be outgoing, assertive, and able to adapt easily to various social situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Women are less likely than men to commit suicide by using some type of drug or poison.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Explain the difference between cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.

Accepted Answer

Cognitive therapy focuses on h

Exam 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Self-esteem includes taking pride in your accomplishments.

List at least five warning signs that might indicate a person is contemplating suicide.

An individual who continually experiences failure may develop a pattern of behavior known as learned helplessness.

Which of the following statements about suicide is True?

Describe at least four qualities of psychologically healthy people.

Mental health problems often affect academic and work performance.

The communities to which an individual belongs have no impact on psychological health.

Successfully adapting to change, dealing with stress, and bouncing back from life's inevitable disappointments demonstrates

Post-traumatic stress disorder develops only in people who have experienced combat or who have been present in war zones.

List at least four indications that a person should seek help from a mental health professional.

Which of the following dimensions of psychological health includes a person's attitudes, beliefs, and problem-solving skills?

Explain three reasons that have been proposed for the higher numbers of women who suffer from depression as compared to men.

Intensified feelings or complex patterns of feelings that we experience are known as

Max wants to get in better physical shape and lose 10 pounds. His belief about whether he can successfully begin and maintain a fitness program is directly related to his level of

Which of the following is True about a major depressive disorder?

Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of the interactions of behavioral, neural, and cardiovascular functions as they relate to the functioning of the immune system.

Which of the following is an example of the behavior of a person who is in the manic phase of bipolar disorder?

Extroversion is a personality trait characterized by the tendency to be outgoing, assertive, and able to adapt easily to various social situations.

Women are less likely than men to commit suicide by using some type of drug or poison.

Explain the difference between cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy.

Accessing Your Health

Focus On Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Life's Challenges

Focus On Improving Your Sleep

Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Physical Fitness

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

Ending Tobacco Use

Avoiding Drug Misuse and Abuse

Protecting against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Focus On Understanding Your Health Inheritance

Preventing Cardiovascular Disease

Focus On Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Reducing Your Cancer Risk

Reducing Risks and Coping with Chronic Conditions

Choosing Conventional and Complementary Health Care

Preventing Violence and Abuse

Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Preserving and Protecting Your Environment

Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

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