unit 2 health (pt.1)
Which of the following coping strategies involves having a positive attitude? Obsessing about possible problems Exercising often Accepting that some things are uncontrollable Procrastinating on projects
Accepting that some things are uncontrollable
Healthy behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT: Eating well Avoiding dangerous substances Agreeing with everything and everyone Getting sleep
Agreeing with everything and everyone
Which of the following is a benefit to getting an adequate amount of sleep? Better concentration Improved physical health Improved chances of success All of the above
All of the above
mental disorder
An illness that defines a person's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
mental health
An individual's psychological well-being; how an individual copes with the demands of life.
Feelings of sadness ________-. Are only felt by those with depression Are one of the major symptoms of depression Usually also lead to panic attacks Should be ignored even when they last a long period of time.
Are one of the major symptoms of depression
Change in diet, sleep, patterns, and routine are all ________ signs of stress. Physical Emotional Cognitive Behavioral
Behavioral
Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder? Phobias Post-traumatic stress disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Bulimia
Bulimia
Anxiety disorders are _______. Characterized by abnormal fear of everyday situations Only occur in fearful situations Caused by a loss of contact with reality Characterized by aggressive and destructive behaviors
Characterized by abnormal fear of everyday situations
Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress? Chest pain Mood swings Irritability Restlessness
Chest pain
Positive coping skills include all of the following EXCEPT: Developing a positive attitude Expressing oneself Drinking excessive alcohol Laughing or relaxing
Drinking excessive alcohol
A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is _______. Diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation Elevated of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers Elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating Diminished levels of cortisol, causing weight loss
Elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
Positive, short-term, motivating, and inspiring stress is called _______. Distress Eustress Adrenaline Stressor
Eustress
Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea.
F
Illness is considered a behavioral stressor.
F
Lashing out at others is a healthy way of coping with stress.
F
Medications are often the complete solution for curing those with a mental health disorder.
F
Mental health disorders are usually due to a single cause.
F
Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage.
F
Once the cause of stress has been identified, there are no behaviors that can lessen the effect of or eliminate the stress.
F
When practicing refusal skills, it is beneficial to participate in a potentially stressful or threatening situation.
F
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT: Feelings of euphoria Reckless behavior Inability to concentrate Giving away possessions
Feelings of euphoria
Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to express yourself? Keeping a journal Being creative Talking to others Fighting to release energy
Fighting to release energy
In general, anxiety disorders _________. Only occur in families with a history of these disorders Have symptoms that can be treated with therapy and medication Involve less anxiety than most normal people experience Are not affected by a healthy diet and regular exercise
Have symptoms that can be treated with therapy and medication
mood disorder
A condition in which a person has inappropriate or disproportionate mood changes that interfere with everyday life.
depression
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT: Depression Constipation Increased energy level Headache
Increased energy level
psychiatrist
Medical Doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathy (D. O.) who specializes in the treatment and prevention of mental disorders with medications
Which of the following statements describes mental disorders? Mental disorders are usually only found in individuals with low mental capabilities Mental disorders are best managed without assistance. Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts. Mental disorders are not true diseases.
Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts.
Which of these statements BEST summarizes the cause of mental health disorders? Mental health disorders occur because of a variety of factors Mental health disorders occur because of a physical deformities . Mental health disorders occur because of childhood neglect. Mental health disorders occur because of brain damage.
Mental health disorders occur because of a variety of factors
Medications taken for the treatment of depression __________. Can be easily purchased at any store Begin to reduce depression immediately Must be monitored closely for the proper dosage. Usually have no side effects
Must be monitored closely for the proper dosage.
Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response? Pituitary Adrenal Pancreas Hypothalamus
Pancreas
Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder? Social anxiety disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder Partial suppression disorder
Partial suppression disorder
Emotional intelligence can give you the ability to _________. Remain hopeful during challenging times Read others' emotions Avoid life disappointments Rid yourself of anxiety for good
Remain hopeful during challenging times
Which of the following is NOT considered a negative way to cope with stress? Seeking support Smoking and using substances Over- or undereating Lashing out at others
Seeking support
Which statement BEST describes the effects that stress has on the immune system? Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders. Stress can lead to decreased infections and immune deficiency disorders. Stress can inhibit the production of red blood cells and platelets. Stress can decrease the likelihood of catching colds, flu, and pneumonia.
Stress can lead to increased vulnerability to infections and immune deficiency disorders.
Which of the following is NOT true?
Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.
Which of the following is NOT true? Those who abuse drugs are more likely to attempt suicide. Major depression sometimes leads to suicide attempts. Copycat suicides are a form of cluster suicide. Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.
Suicide only has consequences for the person who attempts suicide.
Anxiety disorders can be genetic or caused by a traumatic life event.
T
For most people, getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep increases concentration, improves physical health, and improves one's mood.
T
Getting physical exercise is a healthy way to combat stress
T
Getting physical exercise is a healthy way to combat stress.
T
High blood pressure is a physical response to stress.
T
Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.
T
If you or someone you know may have a mental disorder, it's important to discuss this concern with a trusted adult.
T
Major contributing causes of mental health disorders are environmental conditions and situations.
T
Marriage and graduation can be stressful life events.
T
One type of treatment for extreme depression includes sending electrical currents through the brain.
T
Stress can affect the circulatory system by causing headaches, heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes.
T
Stress has an effect on every system of the body.
T
Stress is the body's automatic physical reaction to real or imagined forces.
T
Suicide is when a person intentionally ends his or her life.
T
There are several treatment approaches to anxiety disorders.
T
Those who chronically have difficulty dealing with others and establishing meaningful relationships most likely suffer from a personality disorder.
T
he most common type of mental disorder is mood disorder.
T
stress response
The body's initial reaction to stress.
Which of the following is most likely to create depression? Traumatic life experiences Extreme wealth Regular exercise Religious beliefs
Traumatic life experiences
personality disorder
a condition in which a person has difficulty dealing with people and establishing meaningful relationships, difficulty adapting to change, deeply ingrained inflexibility, which can cause stress or impair everyday functioning.
Schizophrenia
a condition in which a person loses touch with reality, most serious of all mental illnesses, caused by genetic, environmental, and biochemical factors.
anxiety disorder
a condition in which real or imagined fears are difficult to control
psychoterapy
a form of counseling that involves an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a mental health professional.
distress
a negative stress that can make a person sick or can keep a person from reaching a goal
conduct disorder
a pattern of behavior in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated
phobia
a strong, excessive fear of an object or a situation
clinical psychologist
a trained specialist in psychology who usually has a doctoral degree, treats a variety of issues, cannot prescribe medicine.
In general, coping with stress includes __________.
all of the above
The causes of mental disorders include _________ factors.
all of the above
According to lecture, all of the following are examples of environmental factors that influences mental health disorders EXCEPT. Death Brain damage Divorce Substance abuse
brain damage
Mental health disorders are _________.
complex diseases
general adaptation syndrome
describe the bodies short-term and long-term reactions to stress in three specific stages
anxiety
feeling that often causes a sense of nervousness of a need to escape a situation.
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT:
feelings of euphoria
Daily hassles that may include stress include all of the following EXCEPT:
graduation
If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should _________.
help them talk through their issues
Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia? Includes aggressive and destructive behaviors Involves laying motionless for hours Includes having illusions and hallucinations None of the above
includes having illusions
symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:
increased energy level
The signs of cognitive (internal) stress include all of the following EXCEPT:
isolation
Which of the following is TRUE concerning the use of medicine to treat a mental disorder?
medication can be used help those with mental health disorders function more effectively
Medications taken for the treatment of depression _________.
must be monitored closely for the proper dosage
eustress
positive stress, which results from motivating strivings and challenges
An environmental factor that contributes to mental illness is ________. Intelligence Poverty High self-esteem A supportive family
poverty
An environmental factor that contributes to mental illness is __________.
poverty
Which of the following is NOT a mental health professional?
radiologist
Which of the following is NOT a mental health professional? Psychologist radiologist Counselor Psychiatrist
radiologist
Which of the following statements relating to stress is FALSE?
stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided
_______ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration.
stress response
suicide
the act of intentionally taking one's own life
stress
the body's automatic physical response to outside forces
behavior
the way someone acts
cope
to deal with difficulties or responsibilities in a successful manner
What is a common strategy for coping with anxiety, depression, or suicide?
to seek support and guidance from those around you