Question 1

Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) genetics 
B) culture 
C) life events 
D) all of these 
A) genetics 
B) culture 
C) life events 
D) all of these

Question 2

The model of human nature that sees behavior as the result of a complex system of wishes and emotions hidden by active defenses is the _______________ model.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic 
A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic

Question 3

Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous?

Accepted Answer

A) They do not express their feelings because of fear of disapproval. 
B) They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure. 
C) They act because they feel driven by forces in their social environment. 
D) They are physically,socially,emotionally,and intellectually independent. 
A) They do not express their feelings because of fear of disapproval. 
B) They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure. 
C) They act because they feel driven by forces in their social environment. 
D) They are physically,socially,emotionally,and intellectually independent.

Question 4

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include

Accepted Answer

A) loss of memory. 
B) re-experiencing the trauma in dreams. 
C) aggressive attempts to relive the trauma. 
D) uncontrollable fear of humiliation. 
A) loss of memory. 
B) re-experiencing the trauma in dreams. 
C) aggressive attempts to relive the trauma. 
D) uncontrollable fear of humiliation.

Question 5

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Anxiety is another word for depression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Terri,a recent college graduate,just got a new job in a marketing firm and wants to do well.Her husband Bob has been talking about starting a family,and her father has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer.Anxiety disorders have been diagnosed on both sides of her family.Identify and define an anxiety disorder that Terri may be at risk for,and explain why you chose this disorder.What are the symptoms of the disorder,and how might it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Terri may be at risk for Generalized Anx

Question 8

Maggie,a junior in college,is changing her major for the fourth time.She expresses confusion and frustration about her attempt to choose a course of study that reflects her character and interests rather than her family's expectations.Maggie's situation is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) experiencing an identity crisis. 
B) subconsciously rebelling against her parents. 
C) being afraid to make a commitment. 
D) feeling overwhelmed by too many career options. 
A) experiencing an identity crisis. 
B) subconsciously rebelling against her parents. 
C) being afraid to make a commitment. 
D) feeling overwhelmed by too many career options.

Question 9

For some,self-help can be very useful.This approach features

Accepted Answer

A) ignoring self-defeating actions and ideas. 
B) becoming more passive in their everyday lives. 
C) raising self-esteem by counteracting negative thoughts. 
D) avoiding objects and people that are feareD. 
A) ignoring self-defeating actions and ideas. 
B) becoming more passive in their everyday lives. 
C) raising self-esteem by counteracting negative thoughts. 
D) avoiding objects and people that are feareD.

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 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 contributes to physical health. 
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 contributes to physical health.

Question 12

If you are dealing with another person's anger,you should NOT

Accepted Answer

A) react in a calm manner. 
B) attempt to validate the other person. 
C) accept the verbal abuse. 
D) disengage for the time being. 
A) react in a calm manner. 
B) attempt to validate the other person. 
C) accept the verbal abuse. 
D) disengage for the time being.

Question 13

People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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.

Question 15

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 16

Which of the following is a helpful strategy to use when you feel explosive anger coming on?

Accepted Answer

A) Try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment. 
B) Replay scenes from similar past conflicts. 
C) Permanently avoid the issue/person that is upsetting you. 
D) Insist on discussing the problem right then and there. 
A) Try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment. 
B) Replay scenes from similar past conflicts. 
C) Permanently avoid the issue/person that is upsetting you. 
D) Insist on discussing the problem right then and there.

Question 17

The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.

Accepted Answer

A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic 
A) biological 
B) behavioral 
C) cognitive 
D) psychodynamic

Question 18

Write your obituary.Include in it how you would like to be remembered and what you would like to have achieved.Be honest and realistic.What will be the most important aspect of your life? After completing the obituary,add a paragraph on how you can change to become the person you just wrote about.

Accepted Answer

Obituary:

[Your Name] passed away on [D

Question 19

Manic episodes are often characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) pleasure-seeking behavior. 
B) a period of low self-esteem. 
C) slow,slurred speech. 
D) very focused thinking. 
A) pleasure-seeking behavior. 
B) a period of low self-esteem. 
C) slow,slurred speech. 
D) very focused thinking.

Question 20

Individuals with panic disorder

Accepted Answer

A) often eventually develop generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) may function normally in feared situations if someone they trust is with them. 
C) usually develop the disorder in their early teenage years. 
D) experience only emotional,not physical,symptoms. 
A) often eventually develop generalized anxiety disorder. 
B) may function normally in feared situations if someone they trust is with them. 
C) usually develop the disorder in their early teenage years. 
D) experience only emotional,not physical,symptoms.

Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?

The model of human nature that sees behavior as the result of a complex system of wishes and emotions hidden by active defenses is the _______________ model.

Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous?

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

Anxiety is another word for depression.

Maggie,a junior in college,is changing her major for the fourth time.She expresses confusion and frustration about her attempt to choose a course of study that reflects her character and interests rather than her family's expectations.Maggie's situation is an example of

For some,self-help can be very useful.This approach features

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

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

If you are dealing with another person's anger,you should NOT

People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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

Which of the following is a helpful strategy to use when you feel explosive anger coming on?

The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.

Write your obituary.Include in it how you would like to be remembered and what you would like to have achieved.Be honest and realistic.What will be the most important aspect of your life? After completing the obituary,add a paragraph on how you can change to become the person you just wrote about.

Manic episodes are often characterized by

Individuals with panic disorder

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Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

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Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

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Exam 3: Psychological Health

Which of the following factors plays a major part in psychological disorders?

The model of human nature that sees behavior as the result of a complex system of wishes and emotions hidden by active defenses is the _______________ model.

Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous?

Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include

Individuals who do not establish a firm sense of identity may have difficulty establishing relationships.

Anxiety is another word for depression.

Maggie,a junior in college,is changing her major for the fourth time.She expresses confusion and frustration about her attempt to choose a course of study that reflects her character and interests rather than her family's expectations.Maggie's situation is an example of

For some,self-help can be very useful.This approach features

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

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

If you are dealing with another person's anger,you should NOT

People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.

Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT

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

Which of the following is a helpful strategy to use when you feel explosive anger coming on?

The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of ideas on behaviors and feelings is the _______________ model.

Write your obituary.Include in it how you would like to be remembered and what you would like to have achieved.Be honest and realistic.What will be the most important aspect of your life? After completing the obituary,add a paragraph on how you can change to become the person you just wrote about.

Manic episodes are often characterized by

Individuals with panic disorder

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

Personal Safety

The Challenge of Aging

Filters