Question 1

An example of rationalization would be a shy person who claims social functions are boring as an excuse not to attend a party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) antidepressants. 
B) antipsychotics. 
C) stimulants. 
D) hallucinogens. 
A) antidepressants. 
B) antipsychotics. 
C) stimulants. 
D) hallucinogens.

Question 5

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

Accepted Answer

A) assuming the worst. 
B) keeping a journal of self-talk. 
C) overgeneralizing. 
D) using defense mechanisms. 
A) assuming the worst. 
B) keeping a journal of self-talk. 
C) overgeneralizing. 
D) using defense mechanisms.

Question 7

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

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A) trust and mistrust. 
B) freedom and responsibility. 
C) inner-directed and outer-directed behavior. 
D) autonomy and shame/self-doubt. 
A) trust and mistrust. 
B) freedom and responsibility. 
C) inner-directed and outer-directed behavior. 
D) autonomy and shame/self-doubt.

Question 8

Our early identity models are most likely to be

Accepted Answer

A) parents. 
B) celebrities. 
C) friends. 
D) teachers. 
A) parents. 
B) celebrities. 
C) friends. 
D) teachers.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Psychological health is independent of social health. 
B) Psychological health is a myth. 
C) Psychological health is freedom from mental disorders. 
D) Psychological health and physical health are intertwined. 
A) Psychological health is independent of social health. 
B) Psychological health is a myth. 
C) Psychological health is freedom from mental disorders. 
D) Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.

Question 10

Irrational,repetitive,hard-to-resist actions are called

Accepted Answer

A) delusions. 
B) phobias. 
C) obsessions. 
D) compulsions. 
A) delusions. 
B) phobias. 
C) obsessions. 
D) compulsions.

Question 11

Which of the following qualities characterizes self-actualization?

Accepted Answer

A) passivity 
B) isolation from others 
C) good physical health 
D) realism 
A) passivity 
B) isolation from others 
C) good physical health 
D) realism

Question 12

Psychological normality is the same as

Accepted Answer

A) having average intelligence. 
B) being close to mentally average. 
C) being mentally healthy. 
D) all of these. 
A) having average intelligence. 
B) being close to mentally average. 
C) being mentally healthy. 
D) all of these.

Question 13

Which of the following statements about seeking professional psychological help is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) People who are certain they do not need professional health are psychologically healthy. 
B) Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness. 
C) For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity. 
D) Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life. 
A) People who are certain they do not need professional health are psychologically healthy. 
B) Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness. 
C) For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity. 
D) Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life.

Question 14

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive therapeutic approach EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) showing there is not enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety. 
B) suggesting different ways of looking at the situation. 
C) questioning the person's negative assumptions. 
D) exposing ideas that are unrealistically positive. 
A) showing there is not enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety. 
B) suggesting different ways of looking at the situation. 
C) questioning the person's negative assumptions. 
D) exposing ideas that are unrealistically positive.

Question 16

The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To help reduce social anxiety,

Accepted Answer

A) realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think. 
B) monitor your stress reaction to stay on top of it. 
C) get out of the situation if you feel stress. 
D) consider how your conversation partner evaluates your words and actions. 
A) realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think. 
B) monitor your stress reaction to stay on top of it. 
C) get out of the situation if you feel stress. 
D) consider how your conversation partner evaluates your words and actions.

Question 18

Which of the following is a social phobia?

Accepted Answer

A) fear of specific animals 
B) fear of high places 
C) fear of seeing blood 
D) fear of embarrassment 
A) fear of specific animals 
B) fear of high places 
C) fear of seeing blood 
D) fear of embarrassment

Question 19

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) psychotherapy. 
B) light therapy. 
C) drug therapy. 
D) electroconvulsive therapy. 
A) psychotherapy. 
B) light therapy. 
C) drug therapy. 
D) electroconvulsive therapy.

Question 20

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) disorganized thoughts. 
B) inappropriate emotions. 
C) extremely high energy levels. 
D) auditory hallucinations. 
A) disorganized thoughts. 
B) inappropriate emotions. 
C) extremely high energy levels. 
D) auditory hallucinations.

Exam 3: Psychological Health

An example of rationalization would be a shy person who claims social functions are boring as an excuse not to attend a party.

Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders EXCEPT

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs,safety is a more basic need than is being loved.

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

Our early identity models are most likely to be

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

Irrational,repetitive,hard-to-resist actions are called

Which of the following qualities characterizes self-actualization?

Psychological normality is the same as

Which of the following statements about seeking professional psychological help is TRUE?

Depression is the most common mood disorder in the United States.

All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive therapeutic approach EXCEPT

The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

To help reduce social anxiety,

Which of the following is a social phobia?

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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