Question 1

Posttraumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed immediately after a person undergoes an especially traumatic event.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychologist 
B) psychiatrist 
C) social worker 
D) counselor 
A) clinical psychologist 
B) psychiatrist 
C) social worker 
D) counselor

Question 4

Fear of public speaking is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) social phobia. 
C) specific phobia. 
D) type of panic disorder. 
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
B) social phobia. 
C) specific phobia. 
D) type of panic disorder.

Question 5

Religious belief

Accepted Answer

A) undermines problem solving. 
B) is a substitute for a positive self-concept. 
C) can promote psychological health for some. 
D) has little bearing on mental health. 
A) undermines problem solving. 
B) is a substitute for a positive self-concept. 
C) can promote psychological health for some. 
D) has little bearing on mental health.

Question 6

Elena is ashamed of her sexual feelings,so she pushes them to the back of her mind and refuses to acknowledge them.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) repression. 
B) projection. 
C) rationalization. 
D) displacement. 
A) repression. 
B) projection. 
C) rationalization. 
D) displacement.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

Accepted Answer

A) repression. 
B) projection. 
C) rationalization. 
D) displacement. 
A) repression. 
B) projection. 
C) rationalization. 
D) displacement.

Question 9

Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

Accepted Answer

A) thorazine. 
B) anxiolotics. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) lithium. 
A) thorazine. 
B) anxiolotics. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) lithium.

Question 12

The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is the impairment of one's ability to enjoy life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ability to look at the world with appreciation and curiosity is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A) self-esteem. 
B) autonomy. 
C) intimacy. 
D) creativity. 
A) self-esteem. 
B) autonomy. 
C) intimacy. 
D) creativity.

Question 14

For each of the following situations,give: (1)an example of negative self-talk based on a cognitive distortion,and (2)an example of realistic self-talk:
 remembering a recent fight with a friend
 not receiving an invitation to an event that others you know are attending
earning an average grade on a project
receiving a surprise message asking you to meet with your academic advisor
 recovering after drinking too much at a party

Accepted Answer

1) For each of the following situations,

Question 15

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Which of the following attributes best characterizes mania?

Accepted Answer

A) classical depression 
B) decreased sexual activity 
C) fear of consequences 
D) perpetual energy 
A) classical depression 
B) decreased sexual activity 
C) fear of consequences 
D) perpetual energy

Question 18

Realistic self-talk is based on substituting a positive thought for a negative one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

People are most likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder after

Accepted Answer

A) rape. 
B) nightmares. 
C) failure in school. 
D) an argument. 
A) rape. 
B) nightmares. 
C) failure in school. 
D) an argument.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Posttraumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed immediately after a person undergoes an especially traumatic event.

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

Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?

Fear of public speaking is a(n)

Religious belief

Elena is ashamed of her sexual feelings,so she pushes them to the back of her mind and refuses to acknowledge them.This is an example of

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

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is the impairment of one's ability to enjoy life.

The ability to look at the world with appreciation and curiosity is most closely associated with

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

Our early identity models are most likely to be

Which of the following attributes best characterizes mania?

Realistic self-talk is based on substituting a positive thought for a negative one.

People are most likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder after

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

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Exam 3: Psychological Health

Posttraumatic stress disorder can be diagnosed immediately after a person undergoes an especially traumatic event.

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

Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?

Fear of public speaking is a(n)

Religious belief

Elena is ashamed of her sexual feelings,so she pushes them to the back of her mind and refuses to acknowledge them.This is an example of

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

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is the impairment of one's ability to enjoy life.

The ability to look at the world with appreciation and curiosity is most closely associated with

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

Our early identity models are most likely to be

Which of the following attributes best characterizes mania?

Realistic self-talk is based on substituting a positive thought for a negative one.

People are most likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder after

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

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

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