Question 1

____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.

Accepted Answer

Dysthymia

Question 2

The ____________________ is the central part of the cell that is contained in the cell body of a neuron.

Accepted Answer

nucleus

Question 3

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Treatment designed to produce response by psychological rather than physical means

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder F

Question 4

Which statement best describes sex differences in the brain?

Accepted Answer

A) Women's eyes are more sensitive to light. 
B) Men hear a much broader range of sound. 
C) Women have more neurons in areas responsible for language. 
D) Men tend to respond more intensely to emotions. 
A) Women's eyes are more sensitive to light. 
B) Men hear a much broader range of sound. 
C) Women have more neurons in areas responsible for language. 
D) Men tend to respond more intensely to emotions.

Question 5

The brains of teens rely more on the ____.

Accepted Answer

A) brainstem 
B) frontal cortex 
C) cerebrum 
D) amygdala 
A) brainstem 
B) frontal cortex 
C) cerebrum 
D) amygdala

Question 6

Byron's heart is racing for no reason and he is hyperventilating.This is symptomatic of which disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) schizophrenia 
B) panic attack 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) major depression 
A) schizophrenia 
B) panic attack 
C) bipolar disorder 
D) major depression

Question 7

What is one of the strongest factors that places college students at risk for mental problems?

Accepted Answer

A) sexual-identity crisis 
B) stress 
C) homesickness 
D) romantic breakup 
A) sexual-identity crisis 
B) stress 
C) homesickness 
D) romantic breakup

Question 8

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 9

New brain cells are formed ____.

Accepted Answer

A) only in infancy 
B) through childhood 
C) until puberty ends 
D) throughout one's life 
A) only in infancy 
B) through childhood 
C) until puberty ends 
D) throughout one's life

Question 10

Having consistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness are distinguishing characteristics of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) anxiety 
B) phobias 
C) major depression 
D) panic disorder 
A) anxiety 
B) phobias 
C) major depression 
D) panic disorder

Question 11

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Sadness that does not end

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 12

Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) melatonin 
B) seratonin 
C) dopamine 
D) monoamine 
A) melatonin 
B) seratonin 
C) dopamine 
D) monoamine

Question 13

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
-Disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder 
A) psychodynamic 
B) autism 
C) cognitive therapy 
D) dysthymia 
E) major depression
F)psychotherapy
G)behavioral therapy
H)bipolar disorder
I)interpersonal therapy
J)generalized anxiety disorder

Question 14

____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems...

Question 15

Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would commit suicide.

Accepted Answer

•Mental disorders
•Antidepress

Question 16

What is the primary choice for treating panic attacks?

Accepted Answer

A) systematic desensitization 
B) cognitive-behavior therapy 
C) hospitalization 
D) hypnotherapy 
A) systematic desensitization 
B) cognitive-behavior therapy 
C) hospitalization 
D) hypnotherapy

Question 17

____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric...

Question 18

____ serve as scaffolding for the brain.

Accepted Answer

A) Glia 
B) Nuclei 
C) Axon terminals 
D) Neurons 
A) Glia 
B) Nuclei 
C) Axon terminals 
D) Neurons

Question 19

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) Whites 
B) Blacks 
C) American Indians 
D) Asians 
A) Whites 
B) Blacks 
C) American Indians 
D) Asians

Question 20

Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.

Accepted Answer

A mentally healthy individual:
•Perceive

____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.

The ____________________ is the central part of the cell that is contained in the cell body of a neuron.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Treatment designed to produce response by psychological rather than physical means

Which statement best describes sex differences in the brain?

The brains of teens rely more on the ____.

Byron's heart is racing for no reason and he is hyperventilating.This is symptomatic of which disorder?

What is one of the strongest factors that places college students at risk for mental problems?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress

New brain cells are formed ____.

Having consistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness are distinguishing characteristics of which of the following?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Sadness that does not end

Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood

____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression.

Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would commit suicide.

What is the primary choice for treating panic attacks?

____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.

____ serve as scaffolding for the brain.

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders?

Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters

Exam 3: Caring for Your Mind

____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.

The ____________________ is the central part of the cell that is contained in the cell body of a neuron.

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Treatment designed to produce response by psychological rather than physical means

Which statement best describes sex differences in the brain?

The brains of teens rely more on the ____.

Byron's heart is racing for no reason and he is hyperventilating.This is symptomatic of which disorder?

What is one of the strongest factors that places college students at risk for mental problems?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress

New brain cells are formed ____.

Having consistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness are distinguishing characteristics of which of the following?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Sadness that does not end

Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior?

Match the items to the most appropriate description: -Disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood

____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression.

Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would commit suicide.

What is the primary choice for treating panic attacks?

____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.

____ serve as scaffolding for the brain.

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders?

Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.

Your Invitation to a Healthy Future

Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Personal Stress Management

Social Health

Personal Nutrition

Managing Your Weight

The Joy of Fitness

Personal Sexuality

Reproductive Choices

Lowering Your Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Avoiding Addictions

Alcohol

Tobacco

Preventing Major Disease

Infectious Illnesses

Traditional and Nontraditional Health Care

Personal Safety

A Healthier Environment

A Lifetime of Health

Filters