Ch. 2: Psychological Health Quiz

Which of the following statements about suicide is true? a. People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT. b. College students are at higher risk of suicide than people of the same age who are not in college. c. Globally, about as many men as women commit suicide. d. Globally, the highest rates of suicide are among people age 15 to 24.

a. People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.

According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being? a. Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort. b. Start seeing a therapist who can help you recall early traumas that may be blocking your personal growth. c. Vent to all your friends on a regular basis to remind them of what you are going through. d. Indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while to reward and calm yourself.

a. Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.

Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? a. a northern state that experiences long winter nights b. a southern state that experiences hot, humid summers c. a region close to the equator with little seasonal variation d. a desert region in California

a. a northern state that experiences long winter nights

Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warren may have a learning disorder known as a. dysgraphia. b. dyscalculia. c. Asperger syndrome. d. autism spectrum disorder.

a. dysgraphia

A psychologically healthy person is a. resilient. b. cynical. c. introverted. d. athletic.

a. resilient

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health? a. An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time. b. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others. c. Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health. d. Emotional health is the subjective side of psychological health.

b. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. b. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. c. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. d. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential.

b. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs

An awareness of what others might be going through is called a. self-awareness. b. empathy. c. openness. d. extroversion.

b. empathy

The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is a. neuroticism. b. mental illness. c. neurological impairment. d. cognitive disorder.

b. mental illness

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is a. socioemotional. b. psychological. c. psychiatric. d. holistic.

b. psychological

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating a. emotional health. b. spiritual health. c. social support. d. religiosity.

b. spiritual health

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)? a. It causes people to be very organized. b. It is classified as an impairment in brain development. c. It tends to disrupt relationships. d. It is only diagnosed in children.

c. It tends to disrupt relationships.

Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have a. bipolar disorder. b. schizophrenia. c. borderline personality disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder.

c. borderline personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a. a type of personality disorder. b. essentially the same as being a perfectionist. c. highly treatable. d. diagnosed in about 5 percent of American adults.

c. highly treatable

The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as a. agreeableness. b. conscientiousness. c. openness. d. extroversion.

c. openness

An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n) a. obsessive-compulsive symptom. b. flashback. c. panic attack. d. generalized anxiety disorder.

c. panic attack

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to socially distressing behavior is a(n) a. bipolar disorder. b. anxiety disorder. c. personality disorder. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

c. personality disorder

A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is a. community support. b. psychological support. c. social support. d. emotional support.

c. social support

Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology? a. It described mental health as the absence of negative feelings. b. It is the scientific study of the interactions between happiness and immunity. c. It was founded by psychologists Peter Salavey and John Mayer. d. Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.

d. Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.

Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE? a. Self-efficacy and self-esteem are not synonyms. b. Some research suggests that it may be possible to have too much self-esteem. c. Learning to lose can be valuable in developing a realistic sense of self-esteem. d. Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties.

d. Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties.

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression? a. It is about the same as feeling down after a bad experience. b. People can snap out of it if they choose. c. Sadness is not actually a common symptom of depression. d. Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

d. Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating.

Psychologically healthy people a. never think a negative thought. b. make time for others but not themselves. c. engage in vengeful acts. d. feel comfortable interacting with others.

d. feel comfortable interacting with others

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of a. medication and light therapy. b. psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy. c. light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. d. medication and psychotherapy.

d. medication and psychotherapy