Health Final Exam #2

Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder? A large city in California A rural area in a southern state A Caribbean beach town A northern state that experiences harsh winters

A northern state that experiences harsh winters

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: Continued interest in school activities Giving away prized possessions A change in behavior Expressions of self-hatred

Continued interest in school activities

T or F: The term social health is often used interchangeably with mental health.

False

Which habit is key to physical and psychological health because it affects the functioning of neurotransmitters in the body?

Getting enough sleep

Which of the following is TRUE about dysthymic disorder? It affects women more than men. It is a mild but chronic form of depression. It is a version of manic depression. It is easy to diagnose.

It is a mild but chronic form of depression.

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

Schizophrenia only affects adults. Schizophrenia is caused by an environmental factor. Schizophrenia is a biological disease of the brain. Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood.

T or F: A person who is content with life, usually feels good, and has an uplifting sense of inner peace is experiencing subjective well-being.

True

T or F: Dysthymic disorder is a mild form of chronic depression that may be exhibited by a lack of energy, a short temper, and a general sense of pessimism.

True

T or F: Emotional health can affect other dimensions of psychological health.

True

T or F: Keeping in touch with your best friend from high school is one way of enhancing your social health.

True

T or F: People with a major depressive disorder experience a chronic mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness.

True

T or F: Psychologically healthy people take time to enjoy and appreciate their surroundings.

True

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of...

a chronic mood disorder.

Mental illness characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat are...

anxiety disorders.

Suicide prevention techniques include...

asking directly if the person intends to kill himself or herself.

Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, having a lot of manic energy for a period and then experiencing an extremely depressed state. Her symptoms are associated with...

bipolar disorder.

A disease that begins slowly, progresses over a period of time, and that may resist treatment is a(n)...

chronic disease.

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are...

emotions.

Psychologically health people...

feel comfortable interacting with others.

People who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action. This is called...

learned helplessness.

At the end of each day, Anne writes down five positive affirmations about herself to block out any negative thoughts. Anne is demonstrating...

learned optimism

Keisha puts herself down all the time. She approaches any challenge with a negative attitude and doubts her ability to succeed. Keisha is displaying...

low self-esteem.

Anxiety disorders have become the...

most common mental health problem in the United States.

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is suffering from...

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)...

panic attack.

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought and, in many cases, inappropriate behavior is a(n)...

personality disorder.

Paulo has a persistent and unreasonable fear of spiders. He could be displaying symptoms of a(n)...

phobia.

The mental health professional who can prescribe medications to treat mental disorders is a(n)...

psychiatrist.

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is...

psychological.

Melissa has been diagnosed with a social phobia. This means she has a fear of...

public events and gatherings.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with...

reduced exposure to sunlight.

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are...

self-actualized

Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with...

tangible support.

Psychological health is a complex interaction of...

thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences.

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health? Mental health does not encompass our responses to stimuli. Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes. Mental health does not assume responsibility for our actions. Emotional health deals specifically with thought processes rather than feelings.

Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.

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

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

T or F: Psychoneuroimmunology studied the effects of disease on emotional health.

False

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression (clinical depression)? Sleeping too much Feeling highly energetic Loss of motivation Memory lapses

Feeling highly energetic

Which of the following is TRUE about laughter? It reduces levels of stress hormones. It has no effect on everyday experiences. It is a characteristic of serious or studious people. It increases anxiety in people under stress.

It reduces levels of stress hormones.

Which type of disorder disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it interferes with daily life?

Mental illness

Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

Psychiatrist

Which of the following is TRUE about a major depressive disorder? People can snap out of it if they choose. Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate. Symptoms usually do not last for more than a month or two and can be easily managed. True depressive disorders are the same as feeling down after a bad experience.

Symptoms include physical exhaustion and an inability to concentrate.

Sharon has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers, who she says didn't like her. She claims that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong. From her behavior, it is likely that Sharon has developed...

learned helplessness.

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging is suffering from...

post-traumatic stress disorder.

Social bonds can...

provide a sense of belonging and reassure an individual of his or her worth.

Belief in your ability to perform a task successfully is called...

self-efficacy.

A person's sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as...

self-esteem.

A network of people who share ties and provide various types of support for each other is...

social support.

Lisa believes in a unifying force that gives meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating...

spiritual health.