Personal health homework 1

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?

psychiatrist

A researcher observes that stage actors frequently come down with a cold after the close of a long run of a show. This type of study would best be classified as

psychoneuroimmunology.

According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?

Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort.

Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?

They value human diversity.

An acute anxiety reaction that brings on an intense physical reaction (often for unknown reasons) is known as __________.

a panic attack

Loneliness is

a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.

Which of the following are two of the most common types of mental illness experienced by college students?

anxiety and depression

Suicide prevention techniques include

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

Which of the following play a role in the development of mood disorders?

biology heredity life events hormones

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

borderline personality disorder.

Which of the following factors cannot trigger episodes of bipolar disorder?

caffeine abuse

This type of therapy focuses on the impact of thoughts and ideas on one's feelings and behavior.

cognitive therapy

Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT

compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.

According to psychologist Martin Seligman, people who are described as mentally healthy have the following characteristics EXCEPT:

learned helplessness

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.

If someone you know threatens suicide, which of the following is NOT a recommended action to take?

leave the person alone

Which of the following is the preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder?

light therapy

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

low self-esteem.

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is displaying

low self-esteem.

Another name for bipolar disorder is __________.

manic-depressive disorder

The way an individual reacts to life challenges and resolves conflicts is determined by his or her __________.

personality

What is the first level of Maslow's hierarchy NOT being met in Jane's life?

security needs

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

self-efficacy.

Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating:

spiritual health.

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health?

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

Psychological health does NOT include which of the following dimensions of health?

environmental

Self-esteem is part of which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

esteem needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which of the following is required to satisfy a human being's most basic need?

food and water

The base of Maslow's pyramid consists of __________.

food, water, exercise, sleep, and sexual expression