Question 1

What is the defense mechanism that allows a false,acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

Accepted Answer

A) knowing the difference between what is and what one wants. 
B) willing to accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe. 
C) remaining focused on the idea of the way things should be. 
D) not wasting energy trying to force people into the ideal picture of the way they should be. 
A) knowing the difference between what is and what one wants. 
B) willing to accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe. 
C) remaining focused on the idea of the way things should be. 
D) not wasting energy trying to force people into the ideal picture of the way they should be.

Question 3

A simple,but accurate,definition of normality is "what most people do."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Accepted Answer

A) having a drink 
B) reframing your thoughts 
C) distracting yourself 
D) having a cooling off period 
A) having a drink 
B) reframing your thoughts 
C) distracting yourself 
D) having a cooling off period

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Situation
Roger is a single father of two young daughters and has been dating Cheryl for the past 2 years.He recently learned that his company is going to be downsizing.Although Roger is financially stable,he is worried that his job is in jeopardy.He hasn't told anyone of the situation.Cheryl and his daughters have noticed that Roger is irritable and doesn't seem to be interested in doing anything.He is experiencing headaches,restlessness,and insomnia.Roger decides to seek professional help and starts seeing a cognitive therapist.
-Which one of the following approaches is Roger's therapist LEAST likely to use?

Accepted Answer

A) telling Roger that there is absolutely nothing to worry about 
B) helping Roger accept that he isn't going to experience a financial disaster 
C) encouraging Roger to identify his fears and examine them logically 
D) encouraging Roger to disclose his fears to Cheryl 
A) telling Roger that there is absolutely nothing to worry about 
B) helping Roger accept that he isn't going to experience a financial disaster 
C) encouraging Roger to identify his fears and examine them logically 
D) encouraging Roger to disclose his fears to Cheryl

Question 8

Treatment immediately following a traumatic event is recommended for people with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

Accepted Answer

A) serotonin;norepinephrine 
B) serotonin;estrogen 
C) estrogen;norepinephrine 
D) endorphins;serotonin 
A) serotonin;norepinephrine 
B) serotonin;estrogen 
C) estrogen;norepinephrine 
D) endorphins;serotonin

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Never seeking professional health for personal problems means you 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) Never seeking professional health for personal problems means you 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

When a depressed individual suddenly experiences a significant,inexplicable lightening of mood,the mood change is usually indicative of a move toward better psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An optimist is one who expects failure and accepts it as deserved.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Schizophrenia is a rare mental disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats,pushing out all other thoughts,is called

Accepted Answer

A) obsessive compulsive disorder. 
B) generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) panic disorder. 
D) simple phobia. 
A) obsessive compulsive disorder. 
B) generalized anxiety disorder. 
C) panic disorder. 
D) simple phobia.

Question 19

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 20

Using St.John's wort may interfere with depression medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Psychological Health

What is the defense mechanism that allows a false,acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

A simple,but accurate,definition of normality is "what most people do."

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

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

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

Treatment immediately following a traumatic event is recommended for people with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

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

Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is TRUE?

When a depressed individual suddenly experiences a significant,inexplicable lightening of mood,the mood change is usually indicative of a move toward better psychological health.

An optimist is one who expects failure and accepts it as deserved.

Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

Schizophrenia is a rare mental disorder.

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats,pushing out all other thoughts,is called

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

Using St.John's wort may interfere with depression medications.

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