Healthy lifestyles chapter 2
All of the following are common side effects of psychotropic drugs EXCEPT a. headaches. b. weight loss. c. sexual dysfunction. d. nausea.
b
Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from a. post-traumatic stress disorder. b. schizophrenia. c. a phobia. d. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
d
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a. essentially the same as being a perfectionist. b. diagnosed in about 5 percent of American adults. c. a type of personality disorder. d. highly treatable.
d.
Anxiety disorders are a. the most common mental health problem in the United States. b. characterized by deep and persistent fears of specific objects, activities, or situations. c. most prevalent among adults over the age of 65. d. the least costly of mental health disorders to treat
a
Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with a. social support. b. tangible support. c. intangible support. d. obligatory support.
b
Psychologically healthy people a. never think a negative thought. b. feel comfortable interacting with others. c. make time for others but not themselves. d. engage in vengeful acts.
b
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with a. too much external stimuli. b. reduced exposure to sunlight. c. malfunction of the thyroid gland. d. a lack of social interaction.
b
Suicide prevention techniques include a. reassuring a person that nothing could be so bad as to make suicide an option. b. asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself. c. downplaying a person's statement that they'd like to die. d. keeping all conversations with the person confidential.
b
A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from a. schizophrenia. b. obsessive-compulsive disorder. c. post-traumatic stress disorder. d. a phobia
c
The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as a. agreeableness. b. conscientiousness. c. openness. d. extroversion
c
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. cognitive disorder. c. mental illness. d. neurological impairment
c
Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of a. light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. b. psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy. c. medication and psychotherapy. d. medication and light therapy.
c
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students? a. About one-fourth of all college students feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. b. About 2-3 percent of college students report having been diagnosed with or treated for depression in an average year. c. International students are especially vulnerable to depression. d. Depression among college students is typically a temporary issue and not a major barrier to academic success.
c
Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks a. They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes. b. They typically come on gradually. c. They can lead to social isolation. d. About 2 percent of college students report having been diagnosed or treated for panic attacks
c
Which of the following is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder a. It affects more people than major depression. b. It is a version of bipolar disorder. c. It is a mild but chronic form of depression. d. It is linked with a specific genetic variant.
c
Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. b. Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. c. Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. d. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential
c
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? a. Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. b. Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma. c. Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins. d. Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured.
c
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. Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties. d. Learning to lose can be valuable in developing a realistic sense of self-esteem
c
Which of the following statements about suicide is true? a. Globally, about as many men as women commit suicide. b. College students are at higher risk of suicide than people of the same age who are not in college. c. Globally, the highest rates of suicide are among people age 15 to 24. d. People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.
d
A psychologically healthy person is a. resilient. b. cynical. c. introverted. d. athletic.
a
An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n) a. panic attack. b. flashback. c. obsessive-compulsive symptom. d. generalized anxiety disorder
a
An awareness of what others might be going through is called a. empathy. b. openness. c. extroversion. d. self-awareness
a
Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing a. psychiatrist b. social worker c. psychologist d. Licensed marriage and family therapist
a
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of a. self-efficacy. b. self-esteem. c. self-satisfaction. d. self-reliance.
a
Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying a. low self-esteem. b. clinical depression. c. low self-efficacy. d. poor self-control
a
Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying a. low self-esteem. b. low self-efficacy. c. poor self-control. d. clinical depression.
a
Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations; she is suffering from a. a phobia. b. schizophrenia. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. post-traumatic stress disorder.
a
Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n) a. phobia. b. obsession. c. hysteria. d. compulsion
a
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 a. learned helplessness. b. resistance. c. learned optimism. d. laziness.
a
Psychological health is best described as encompassing a. thinking, feeling, relating, and being. b. memories, emotions, and interpretations of life experiences. c. thoughts, including beliefs, relating to the past, present, and future. d. personal experiences and thoughts of future events
a
Research suggests that anxiety disorders a. can develop as a learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation. b. are most prevalent among adults age 65 or older. c. have essentially no biological basis. d. are highly resistant to treatment.
a
The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as a. extroversion. b. emotional stability. c. resiliency. d. conscientiousness
a
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT a. compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. b. preoccupation with themes of death. c. giving away prized possessions. d. unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression.
a
Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are a. dreams. b. emotions. c. desires. d. needs.
b
Loneliness is a. best defined as the experience of being alone. b. a risk factor for depression and substance abuse. c. unlikely in people who have lots of followers on social media. d. rare among college students but becomes common after graduation.
b
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. cognitive disorder. b. mental illness. c. neurological impairment. d. neuroticism.
b
Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology? a. It is the scientific study of the interactions between happiness and immunity. b. Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity. c. It described mental health as the absence of negative feelings. d. It was founded by psychologists Peter Salavey and John Mayer.
b
Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? a. a desert region in California b. a northern state that experiences long winter nights c. a region close to the equator with little seasonal variation d. a southern state that experiences hot, humid summers
b
A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which a. one or both parents intentionally attempt to undermine children's sense of self-confidence. b. one or both parents engage in illicit drug use or other criminal behavior. c. there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions. d. the physical or mental illness of one or more family members frequently overwhelms the family's capacity to cope.
c
A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is a. emotional support. b. psychological support. c. social support. d. community support
c
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
Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of a. a personality disorder. b. an anxiety disorder. c. a chronic mood disorder. d. an eating disorder.
c
Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear of a. contracting an infection from others. b. spending time alone. c. public events and gatherings. d. leaving his or her room
c
Spiritually healthy people believe a. in an afterlife. b. that it is important to give up control over their lives. c. that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence. d. in a god or other higher power
c
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. Emotional health is the subjective side of psychological health. c. An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others. d. Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health.
c
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by a. getting angry at the professor. b. becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends. c. drinking for distraction and to relieve tension. d. learning from the situation and improving study habits.
d
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is a. holistic. b. psychiatric. c. socioemotional. d. psychological.
d
After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from a. failure to self-regulate. b. low self-efficacy. c. a victim complex. d. low self-esteem.
d
Although he is often dispirited, exhausted, and pessimistic, for the last few days Jirou has been studying, working out, and socializing with so much energy and enthusiasm that he has not had more than two or three hours of sleep each night. Jirou might be suffering from a. a personality disorder. b. panic disorder. c. post-traumatic stress disorder. d. bipolar disorder
d
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating a. emotional health. b. religiosity. c. social support. d. spiritual health.
d
Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warrenn may have a learning disorder known as a. autism spectrum disorder. b. dyscalculia. c. Asperger syndrome. d. dysgraphia.
d
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression? a. memory lapses b. weight loss or gain c. oversleeping or insomnia d. feeling highly energetic
d
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)? a. It is only diagnosed in children. b. It is classified as an impairment in brain development. c. It causes people to be very organized. d. It tends to disrupt relationships
d
A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is a. happiness. b. conscientiousness. c. openness. d. satisfaction
a
A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as a. self-esteem. b. conscientiousness. c. assertiveness. d. introversion
a
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
According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being? a. Indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while to reward and calm yourself. 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. Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.
d
