Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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 [Date] at the age of [Age]. They will be remembered as a loving spouse, parent, and friend who always put others before themselves. [Your Name] was known for their kindness, generosity, and sense of humor, which brought joy to those around them. They had a passion for [Your Passion or Hobby], and spent their life dedicated to [Your Achievements or Contributions]. [Your Name] will be greatly missed by all who knew them.

The most important aspect of [Your Name]'s life was their dedication to making a positive impact on the world and the people around them. They strived to leave a lasting legacy of kindness and compassion.

How to Change:

To become the person described in the obituary, I can start by prioritizing the well-being of others and practicing acts of kindness on a daily basis. I can also dedicate more time and effort to my passions and hobbies, and use them as a platform to make a positive impact on the world. Additionally, I can focus on building meaningful relationships and cherishing the time spent with loved ones. By making these changes, I can strive to leave a lasting legacy of kindness and compassion, just as described in the obituary.

Question 3

People with acceptance usually

Accepted Answer

A) have a positive but realistic perception of themselves. 
B) have a higher opinion of themselves than is healthy. 
C) feel good about themselves but are not likely to live up to their positive self-image. 
D) have big egos. 
A) have a positive but realistic perception of themselves. 
B) have a higher opinion of themselves than is healthy. 
C) feel good about themselves but are not likely to live up to their positive self-image. 
D) have big egos. A

Question 4

The model of human nature that emphasizes behavior as a complex system 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 5

Flexibility may be the best approach to dealing with anger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stability,as it relates to self-esteem,is best described as

Accepted Answer

A) a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others. 
B) an integration of the self. 
C) an unwavering positive self-image. 
D) a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging. 
A) a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others. 
B) an integration of the self. 
C) an unwavering positive self-image. 
D) a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.

Question 8

If you are dealing with anger in another person,you should NOT

Accepted Answer

A) react in a calm manner. 
B) attempt to validate the other person. 
C) accept the verbal abuse,as it is usually a temporary display. 
D) disengage for the time being. 
A) react in a calm manner. 
B) attempt to validate the other person. 
C) accept the verbal abuse,as it is usually a temporary display. 
D) disengage for the time being.

Question 9

Excessive worry about probable,ordinary concerns is a common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A) Medication is not effective in treating it. 
B) Schizophrenics can be logical in their thinking. 
C) Schizophrenia is another name for "split personality." 
D) An individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help. 
A) Medication is not effective in treating it. 
B) Schizophrenics can be logical in their thinking. 
C) Schizophrenia is another name for "split personality." 
D) An individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help.

Question 11

Defense mechanisms like humor and substitution might best be described as

Accepted Answer

A) temporary means of coping. 
B) effective solutions to minor problems. 
C) personality characteristics. 
D) age-specific responses to stress. 
A) temporary means of coping. 
B) effective solutions to minor problems. 
C) personality characteristics. 
D) age-specific responses to stress.

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) genetics 
B) culture 
C) biology 
D) They all play a major part. 
A) genetics 
B) culture 
C) biology 
D) They all play a major part.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Depression is more prevalent in blacks than in people of any other race.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The behavioral model of human nature focuses on what people do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Inner-directed people make choices that satisfy themselves instead of making choices that satisfy others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) thorazine. 
B) Haldol. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) lithium carbonate. 
A) thorazine. 
B) Haldol. 
C) amphetamines. 
D) lithium carbonate.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is most TRUE regarding psychological health?

Accepted Answer

A) Being normal is the same as being psychologically healthy. 
B) It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it. 
C) Freedom from psychological disorders is a comprehensive definition of psychological health. 
D) Psychological health is the absence of anxiety. 
A) Being normal is the same as being psychologically healthy. 
B) It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it. 
C) Freedom from psychological disorders is a comprehensive definition of psychological health. 
D) Psychological health is the absence of anxiety.

Question 19

The development of trust begins

Accepted Answer

A) in infancy. 
B) in early childhood. 
C) in adolescence. 
D) in early adulthood. 
A) in infancy. 
B) in early childhood. 
C) in adolescence. 
D) in early adulthood.

Question 20

Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide?

Accepted Answer

A) multiple minor health problems 
B) suicide of a family member or friend 
C) increased social interactions 
D) obsession with social causes 
A) multiple minor health problems 
B) suicide of a family member or friend 
C) increased social interactions 
D) obsession with social causes

Exam 3: Psychological Health

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

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.

People with acceptance usually

The model of human nature that emphasizes behavior as a complex system hidden by active defenses is the _______________ model.

Flexibility may be the best approach to dealing with anger.

It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

Stability,as it relates to self-esteem,is best described as

If you are dealing with anger in another person,you should NOT

Excessive worry about probable,ordinary concerns is a common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?

Defense mechanisms like humor and substitution might best be described as

Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders?

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

Depression is more prevalent in blacks than in people of any other race.

The behavioral model of human nature focuses on what people do.

Inner-directed people make choices that satisfy themselves instead of making choices that satisfy others.

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

Which of the following statements is most TRUE regarding psychological health?

The development of trust begins

Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide?

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