HEALTH TEST #2

Research suggests that anxiety disorders can develop genetically or as

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

A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently faulty or pessimistic thought patterns is ____________ therapy

Cognitive therapy

the personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as ________version

Extroversion

Celia spends a good deal of her time feeling on edge, is easily fatigued and often has difficulty concentrating and getting enough sleep. Her symptoms may characterize

Generalized anxiety disorder

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by ________ from the situation and ____________ study habits

Learning from the situation and improving study habits

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

Low self-esteem

a person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from ______-____________ ________ ______________

Post-traumatic stress disorder

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 be best classified as... ________________________________________

Psychoneuroimmunology

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

They can lead to social isolation

Which of the following is an example of failing to live according to one's values? Valuing honesty but ___________ on a test

Valuing honesty but cheating on a test.

Jill wants to enhance her spirituality. Which of the following practices would be most helpful in accomplishing he goal? a. experimenting with hallucinogens b. more studying c. joining an on-campus meditation group d. spending more time on the social network sites

c. Joining an on-campus mediation group.

Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)? a. texas b. cali desert c. close to equator d. long winter nights

d. a northern state that experiences long winter nights.

Jordan is concerned that his interest in material goods is selfish and does nothing to help others. Which of the following would best take Jordan's focus off materialism and encourage altruism? a. enjoying a quiet hour of communing with nature b. participating in a yoga class c. going out with friends d. volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter

d. volunteering to serve meals at a homeless shelter

Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are

emotions

You can expect a psychodynamic therapist to encourage you to engage in ____________________ and __________________

encourage you to engage in self-reflection and self-examination

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of medication and _______therapy

medication and psychotherapy

The three facets of human spirituality are ____________, _______ and ____________ __ ______

relationships, values, purpose in life

Spiritual health contributes to a reduction in __________ levels

stress levels

Anxiety disorders are the most common _________ _________ problem in the United States

the most common mental health problem in the united states

Principles that guide the choices individuals make in their lives are...

values

is volunteering at an animal center an example of altruism?

yes

mindfulness based therapy may be less _____________ and easier to implement than traditional psychotherapy

My be less expensive and easier to implement than traditional psychotherapy

Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is suffering from ________ ________ ________

Obsessive compulsive disorder

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought and in many cases, inappropriate behavior is a(n) ______________ Disorder

Personality disorder

A number of studies have shown a positive relationship between spiritual health and __________ health

Physical health

The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud's theories is a ________________

Psychoanalyst

In many cultures, breath or the force that animates life, is synonymous with _________

Spirit

Working to become a better friend to others and consciously developing a meaningful philosophy of life are indicators of a persons...

Spirituality

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of _______ ________ disorder

a chronic mood disorder

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

a phobia

Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE? a. protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties b. self-efficacy and self-esteem are not synonyms c. learning to loose can be valuable in developing a realistic sense of self-esteem. d. some research suggests that it may be possible to have too much.

a. Protecting children from failure may cost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties

Which of the following is true with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD) a. it tends to disrupt relationships b. It is classified as an impairment in brain development. c. It causes people to be very organized. d. it is only diagnosed in children

a. it tends to disrupt relationships

Suicide prevention techniques includes asking if the person directly intends to _______ him or herself

asking directly if the person intends to hurt him- or herself.

According to the PERMA model, which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being? a. vent to all your friends on a regular basis b. starting seeing a therapist c. set realistic goals and pursue them with effort d. indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while

c. set realistic goals and pursue them with effort

Listing twenty things you're grateful for is an exercise in...

compassion-meditation

Which of the following statements is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder? a. It is a version of bipolar disorder b. It is a mild but chronic form of depression. c. it is linked with a specific genetic variant. d. it affects more people than major depression

d. It affects more people than major depression

Acknowledging your discomfort when, walking on a beach, you notice plastic trash washed up on the shoreline could be viewed as an exercise in ______________

mindfulness

Ricardo finds that when he tries to relax and enjoy nature by taking a quiet walk, a constant stream of anxiety worries him. To help him focus on nature, what ancient spiritual practice could he use?

mindfulness

Which spiritual practice is Maria engaging in when she takes some quiet time to think about the ethical issues involved in human trafficking? a. meditation b. mindfulness

mindfulness

Seasonal affective disorder is associated with reduced exposure to _____________

reduced exposure to sunlight

A system of beliefs, practices, rituals and symbols whose purpose is to bring people closer to the sacred or divine is...

religion

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are self-__________

self-actualized

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

self-esteem

Interpersonal therapy focuses on....

social roles and relationships

Spiritually healthy people believe that they are

that they are party of something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? a. Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs b. A self actualized person has met only basic needs and not higher level c. social needs are the most basic/essential d. failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs

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

a collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is _______________

Happiness

obsessive-compulsive disorder is ______________ treatable

Highly treatable

Spiritual intelligence can be described as the ability to access __________, ________ and __________ to live a richer life

access meanings, values and purposes to live a richer life.

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 _____________ disorder

bi-polar disorder