HEA 201: Personal Health

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

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

Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?

It reduces levels of stress hormones.

Which of the following is TRUE about depression in college students?

Many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a counselor.

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

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

self-efficacy

Psychologically healthy people ___________________________.

feel comfortable interacting with others

Social bonds can _____________________________.

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

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

self-esteem

Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?

They value human diversity

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

A chronic mood disorder

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

ADHD makes it more difficult to relate to others

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty with which of the following?

Completing tasks

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 which of the following?

Learned helplessness

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging is suffering from which of the following?

Post-traumatic stress disorder

If you are experiencing a stressful period in your life, which measures are recommended by the Mayo Clinic to help you cope and enhance your level of happiness?

Surround yourself with positive people and practice positive self-talk