Hlth 250 Quiz #2

Hearing a piercing scream late at night while walking on a campus path would likely trigger which phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

Alarm

The term social health is often used interchangeably with mental health.

False

Which of the following is NOT a way to promote psychological wellbeing?

Limiting social circle.

High levels of cortisol impacts the prefrontal cortex in the brain which manages all of the following functions EXCEPT

Memory

Chronic stress can affect brain size and how it functions.

True

Cutting or self-mutilation can be a sign of borderline personality disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, or an anxiety disorder.

True

Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations; she is suffering from

a phobia

Loneliness is

a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.

Relationships can cause stress in all the following ways EXCEPT

aspiring to be the best one can be.

According to the CDC, all of the following are recommended approaches to reduce stress during this time of COVID-19 EXCEPT

lack of sleep

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.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with

reduced exposure to sunlight.

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

self-esteem

Melanie grew up in extreme poverty but won a full scholarship to a top liberal arts college. There, her sociology professor, who also comes from a poor family, has been helping Melanie to take a proactive approach to her current stressors and to focus on the future. These strategies are best classified as

shifting and persisting

David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

the flight-or-fight response.

Which of the following is TRUE about stress?

Stress is a mental and physical response to real or perceived changes and challenges.

Family history of mental health issues is associated with increased risk for mental health issues.

True

Jo has been seeing a stress-management counselor since she moved to a new city to attend college. Which of the following is the most likely recommendation of the counselor?

Work to maintain healthy relationships with family members and old friends, while also cultivating new sources of social support.

According to the module, mental health includes all of the following EXCEPT

financial well-being

To manage stress, the first step is to

identify and assess the stressors in your life.