Health 231- Chapter 2

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? A. Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins. B. Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma. C. Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured. D. Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood.

Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins

Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations; she is suffering from... A. a phobia. B. schizophrenia. C. post-traumatic stress disorder. D. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

a phobia

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. bipolar disorder. B. panic disorder. C. a personality disorder. D. post-traumatic stress disorder.

bipolar disorder

Research suggests that anxiety disorders... A. have essentially no biological basis. B. can develop as a learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation. C. are most prevalent among adults age 65 or older. D. are highly resistant to treatment.

can develop as a learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are... A. desires. B. emotions. C. needs. D. dreams.

emotions

An awareness of what others might be going through is called... A. empathy. B. openness. C. self-awareness. D. extroversion.

empathy

A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is... A. conscientiousness. B. happiness. C. openness. D. satisfaction.

happiness

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

its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity

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. resistance. B. learned optimism. C. laziness. D. learned helplessness.

learned helplessness

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. A victim complex. C. Low self-efficacy. D. Low self-esteem.

low self-esteem

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying... A. clinical depression. B. poor self-control. C. low self-efficacy. D. low self-esteem.

low self-esteem

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from... A. a phobia. B. post-traumatic stress disorder. C. schizophrenia. D. obsessive-compulsive disorder.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as... A. Openness. B. Extroversion. C. Conscientiousness. D. Agreeableness.

openness

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with... A. a lack of social interaction. B. too much external stimuli. C. malfunction of the thyroid gland. D. reduced exposure to sunlight.

reduced exposure to sunlight

A psychologically healthy person is... A. athletic. B. introverted. C. resilient. D. cynical.

resilient

A person's realistic sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as... A. conscientiousness. B. self-esteem. C. introversion. D. assertiveness.

self-esteem

Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warrenn may have a learning disorder known as... A. Asperger syndrome. B. dyscalculia. C. autism spectrum disorder. D. dysgraphia.

dysgraphia

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. Depression among college students is typically a temporary issue and not a major barrier to academic success. D. International students are especially vulnerable to depression.

international students are especially vulnerable to depression

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

it tends to disrupt relationships

A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is... A. Psychiatric. B. Holistic. C. Socioemotional. D. Psychological.

psychological

Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear of... A. spending time alone. B. contracting an infection from others. C. leaving his or her room. D. public events and gatherings.

public events and gatherings

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

symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating

Anxiety disorders are... A. most prevalent among adults over the age of 65. B. characterized by deep and persistent fears of specific objects, activities, or situations. C. the least costly of mental health disorders to treat. D. the most common mental health problem in the United States.

the most common mental health problem in the United States

A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which... A. the physical or mental illness of one or more family members frequently overwhelms the family's capacity to cope. B. one or both parents engage in illicit drug use or other criminal behavior. C. one or both parents intentionally attempt to undermine children's sense of self-confidence. D. there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions.

there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions

Psychological health is best described as encompassing... A. personal experiences and thoughts of future events. B. thoughts, including beliefs, relating to the past, present, and future. C. memories, emotions, and interpretations of life experiences. D. thinking, feeling, relating, and being.

thinking, feeling, relating, and being

All of the following are common side effects of psychotropic drugs EXCEPT... A. headaches. B. weight loss. C. nausea. D. sexual dysfunction.

weight loss

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of... A. An eating disorder. B. A chronic mood disorder. C. An anxiety disorder. D. A personality disorder.

a chronic mood disorder

Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates... A. self-esteem. B. optimism. C. agreeableness. D. self-efficacy.

agreeableness

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

an emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT... A. preoccupation with themes of death. B. compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. C. unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression. D. giving away prized possessions.

compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals

The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as... A. emotional stability. B. resiliency. C. extroversion. D. conscientiousness.

extroversion

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. A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. D. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs.

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

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression? A. feeling highly energetic B. memory lapses C. weight loss or gain D. oversleeping or insomnia

feeling highly energetic

Which of the following is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder? A. It is a mild but chronic form of depression. B. It is a version of bipolar disorder. C. It affects more people than major depression. D. It is linked with a specific genetic variant.

it is a mild but chronic form of depression

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. learning from the situation and improving study habits. D. drinking for distraction and to relieve tension.

learning from the situation and improving study habits

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. neurological impairment. B. mental illness. C. cognitive disorder. D. neuroticism.

mental illness

Loneliness is... A. a risk factor for depression and substance abuse. B. unlikely in people who have lots of followers on social media. C. rare among college students but becomes common after graduation. D. best defined as the experience of being alone.

risk factor for depression and substance abuse

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 southern state that experiences hot, humid summers. C. a region close to the equator with little seasonal variation. D. a northern state that experiences long winter nights.

a northern state that experiences long winter nights

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of... A. medication and light therapy. B. psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy. C. medication and psychotherapy. D. light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy.

medication and psychotherapy

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

personality disorder

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.

phobia

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from... A. obsessive-compulsive disorder. B. post-traumatic stress disorder. C. schizophrenia. D. a phobia.

post-traumatic stress disorder

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating... A. religiosity. B. emotional health. C. spiritual health. D. social support.

spiritual health

Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks? A. About 2 percent of college students report having been diagnosed or treated for panic attacks. B. They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes. C. They can lead to social isolation. D. They typically come on gradually.

they can lead to social isolation

Psychologically healthy people... A. make time for others but not themselves. B. engage in vengeful acts. C. never think a negative thought. D. feel comfortable interacting with others.

feel comfortable interacting with others