Mental and Emotional Health
Explain how someone can have a sense of belonging while remaining independent.
A sense of belonging means you are confident and comfortable with yourself. Having a sense of belonging means that you feel like you belong to a bigger group, such as a family or community
The most basic level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs are __________ needs. A. physical B. social C. self-actualization D. esteem
A. Physical
A good sense of contentment means that you work hard throughout your life, leaving little time for rest and play.
F
Those with high self-esteem are highly critical of their strengths and weaknesses. T or F
False
Provide an example of how mental and emotional health can affect behavior.
Poor emotional and mental health can lead to stress which can cause poor decision making. The person may be unable to handle challenges or difficult times.
Unfortunately, a good personality can be overshadowed by poor mental or emotional health.
T
All of the following would be considered environmental factors that influence your personality EXCEPT: A. support B. aptitude C. love D. security
B.
Before reaching the higher levels of Maslow's hierarchy, one must __________. A. rise above daily problems by improving one's emotional health B. build a strong foundation by satisfying the lower level needs C. free oneself of relationships that tend to cause complications in life D. separate oneself from others who have problems
B.
Which of the following BEST describes self-actualization? A. breaking down your life into the key components B. learning to achieve without help from others C. reaching your maximum potential in life D. accepting your faults
C.
Which of Maslow's needs are related to our environmental health? A. physical B. social C. safety D. esteem
C. Safety
Justify why children often have the same habits and mannerisms as their parents.
Children mimic their parents even without realizing it. It can be through genetics or because when you see them doing something your brain is triggered and you do the same habit.
One genetic factor that can influence your personality is __________. A. support B. love C. security D. aptitude
D. Aptitude
Independent individuals __________. A. live without human interaction B. are irresponsible and controlling C. make confident decisions about their lives D. avoid the complicated relationships of life
C.
Abraham Maslow developed his hierarchy of needs by studying people in poor health. T or F
False
Maslow believed that a person was more likely to be happy and successful if basic needs were met.
T
Our esteem-based needs are met by developing self-respect and achieving our personal goals.
T
Those with good emotional health __________. A. always have good mental health B. express both positive and negative feelings appropriately C. can suppress their feelings without consequence D. never get angry
B
Based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, explain why someone who is financially stable is more likely to be focused on social experiences than someone who does not have enough money to buy his or her next meal.
Food is more important than social experiences so if you do not have much financially wise then you should focus on the more important need being food.
How can good self-esteem help you through difficult situations?
It can influence you to make decisions that will help you become a better, stronger person. You are comfortable with yourself and confident in the choices that you make. People with good self esteem are able to accept difficulties and challenges
According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, explain what needs must be met in order for a person to reach self-actualization.
The highest need in Maslow's hierarchy is the need for self-actualization. Before one can achieve this, one must satisfy all the lower needs first (physiological, safety, love/belonging/self-esteem).
