Unit 2 Health Test
True or False: One of the warning signs of stress is being supportive of others.
False
True or False: Substance abuse counselors help people with mental disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an illness.
False
True or False... put answer if false: "Most" Americans who experience the symptoms of a mental disorder seek help.
False Few
True or False... put answer if false: Mental health experts see "normal" thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of a mental disorder.
False abnormal
True or False... put answer if false: An "everyday problem" is an event that threatens lives and may destroy property.
False catastrophe
True or False... put answer if false: Mental disorders are usually caused by a "single factor".
False combination of factors.
True or False... put answer if false: When your general health is "poor", you are better able to deal with stressful situations.
False good
True or False... put answer if false: A person who repeatedly washed her hands, even when they are clean, to prevent disease may be diagnosed with "mood" disorder.
False obsessive-compulsive
True or False... put answer if false: The ability to recover, or bounce back from extreme or prolonged stress, is called "optimism".
False resilience
True or False... put answer if false: Removing food from the body is called "binging".
False purging
True or False... put answer if false: A "pessimist" is a person who accepts nothing less than excellence.
False. perfectionist
True or False... put answer if false: "Sharing" your problems with someone you can trust can help you see them more clearly.
True
True or False... put answer if false: If you tend to put things off until the last minute, you may not be "managing your time" effectively.
True
True or False... put answer if false: Stress can "improve" your ability to concentrate and perform at your best.
True
True or False... put answer if false: The most appropriate treatment for a person who is in immediate danger of harming himself or committing suicide is "hospitalization".
True
True or False: Bulimia may being in connection with a diet.
True
True or False: Different people often have different responses to the same stressor.
True
True or False: During a major life change, sticking to your routines can help you build resilience.
True
True or False: Reducing stress os one of the ways people can lower their blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
True
A person who often makes up stories to explain new scars and always wears long pants and long-sleeved shirts, even in hot weather, may be trying to hide signs of a- self-injury b- anxiety c- anorexia nervosa d- bulimia
a
An illness that affects the mind and reduces a person's ability to function, to adjust to change, or to get along with others a- mental disorders b-obsession c- compulsion d- phobia
a
Optimist is a- the tendency to focus on the positive aspects of a situation b- the ability to recover from prolonged stress c- the tendency to accept nothing less than excellence d- the tendency to focus on the negative aspects of a situation
a
Stressors, such as misplacing your homework, missing your bus, or having too many chores on the same day are a-everyday problems b- environmental problems c- catastrophes d- major life choices
a
Which type of mental health profession should a person who has a problem with alcohol and tobacco see a- substance abuse counselor b- clinical psychologist c- social worker d- psychiatrist
a
A fear of water would be classified as which type of mental disorder? a- schizophrenia b- anxiety c- mood d- personality
b
A soldier who arrives home fro war and has frightening dreams that prevent him from sleeping may be experiencing a- schizophrenia b- post traumatic stress disorder c- obsessive compulsive disorder d- a mood disorder
b
After you recognize the warning signs of stress, you should a- eliminate the warning signs b- try to identify the stressor c- worry excessively d- criticize yourself
b
Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior a- having a mental health professional present at school b- feeling like he has no friends c- never knowing a person who has attempted suicide d- feeling very hopeful for the future
b
Which of the following statements about clinical depression is NOT true? a- depression can cause problems at school and at home b- depression usually lasts only a few days c- as depression deepens, people ofter are unable to accomplish their daily tasks d- if untreated, depression can lead to substance abuse and even suicide
b
True or False... put answer if false: A person with "binge-eating disorder" is likely to have an irritated throat and eroded tooth enamel.
bulimia
A friend who eats an entire pizza in ten minutes and then forces himself to vomit may have an eating disorder called a- depression b- schizophrenia c- bulimia d- anorexia nervosa
c
A good strategy for building resilience is a- finding situations in which you will experience addition stress b- being hard on yourself until you solve your problems c- confounding in yourself by writing in a journal d- changing your routine and doing something new every day
c
A person with anorexia nervosa a- displays severe disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior b- displays rigid patterns of behavior that make it difficult for him to get along with others c- doesn't eat enough food to maintain a healthy body weight d- eats so much food he cannot maintain a healthy body weight
c
A singer who assumes the audience will dislike the songs she has chosen to sing is best described as being a- resilient b- optimistic c- pessimistic d- a perfectionist
c
Which of the filling is not a warning sign of stress a- sleep problems b- lack of concentration c- relaxed muscles d- anger
c
Which of the following is a risk factor for depression? a- a sense of hopefulness b- having no relatives with mood disorders c- a major life change d- never having depression before
c
Which statement about "eustress" is correct a- eustress is negative stress b- eustress can damage your health c- eustress is positive stress d- eustress is always negative
c
A stressor is a a- negative response to stress b- event or situation that relieves or removes stress c- positive response to stress d- event or situation that causes stress
d
A student who constantly gets up out of his seat during class, frequently cuts ahead in the lunch line, and often has difficulty finding his school supplies is most likely showing signs of which mental disorder? a- depression b- claustrophobia c- anxiety d- ADHD
d
One of the best ways to deal with extreme or prolonged stress is to a- focus on the problem constantly until it goes away b- avoid other people, especially friends and family members c- act like the stress does not exist d- build a support system to improve your resilience
d
One of the main health risks of bing eating disorder is a- extreme weight loss b- starvation c- lack of necessary vitamins and minerals d- excess weight gain
d
The key factor in resilience is a- resisting any change b- being a perfectionist c- doubting your abilities d- having the support of family and friends
d
Which of the following is the best way to treat anorexia a- deny there is a problem b- use diet pills c- exercise as much as possible d- seek treatment in a hospital
d
Which of the following statements about stress is NOT true a- stress can help promote your personal growth b- stress is the response of your body and mind to being challenged or threatened c- stress is a normal part of like that you cannot avoid d- stress always has negative effects on your body
d
True or False... put answer if false: "Prolonged stress" can cause the immune system to function worse than usual.
true
True or False... put answer if false: A "resilient" person views stressful events as challenges.
true
True or False... put answer if false: Even when they re extremely thin, people with anorexia see themselves as "fat".
true
True or False... put answer if false: If untreated, clinical depression can lead to "suicide".
true
True or False... put answer if false: Self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotions, "stress", or traumatic events.
true
True or False... put answer if false: You experience "stress" when situations, events, or people make demands on your body and minds.
true