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
