HLTH 231- Chapter 2 Quiz
Which of the following is TRUE about positive psychology? -It described mental health as the absence of negative feelings. -It is the scientific study of the interactions between happiness and immunity. -It was founded by psychologists Peter Salavey and John Mayer. -Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity.
Its interventions have proven effective in reducing disability and increasing longevity
Evan washes his hands more than 50 times a day because of an ongoing fixation on germs; he is most likely suffering from
OCD
Which of the following statements about suicide is true?
People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT
Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE? -Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties. -Learning to lose can be valuable in developing a realistic sense of self-esteem. -Self-efficacy and self-esteem are not synonyms. -Some research suggests that it may be possible to have too much self-esteem.
Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties.
Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE? -Some research suggests that it may be possible to have too much self-esteem. -Self-efficacy and self-esteem are not synonyms. -Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties. -Learning to lose can be valuable in developing a realistic sense of self-esteem.
Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties.
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? -Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. -Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins. -Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma. -Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? -Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. -Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma. -Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured. -Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.
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 about major depression?
Symptoms include feeling hopeless and difficulty concentrating
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.
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT -preoccupation with themes of death. -giving away prized possessions. -unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression. -compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.
compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals.
Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warren may have a learning disorder known as
dysgraphia.
Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are
emotions
An awareness of what others might be going through is called...
empathy
Psychologically healthy people...
feel comfortable interacting with others
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression?
feeling highly energetic
Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression? -feeling highly energetic -oversleeping or insomnia -memory lapses -weight loss or gain
feeling highly energetic
A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is
happiness
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is
highly treatable.
Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n)
phobia.
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological.
A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which...
there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative family interactions??
Research suggests that anxiety disorders
Can develop as learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation
Research suggests that anxiety disorders...
Can develop as learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation
Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with
tangible support
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health? -Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual's health. -Emotional health is the subjective side of psychological health. -An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time. -An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
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 of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? -Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. -Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. -A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. -Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs.
Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?
International students are especially vulnerable to depression.
Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of
a chronic mood disorder
The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as
extroversion.
A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from
post-traumatic stress disorder
Suicide prevention techniques include
asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.
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
bipolar disorder.
Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warrenn may have a learning disorder known as
dysgraphia
A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is...
happiness
People who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action. This is called
learned helplessness
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
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-esteem
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.
Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of
medication and psychotherapy.
The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it impairs functioning in daily life is
mental illness
The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as
openness.
An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)
panic attack
Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear of...
public events and gatherings.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with...
reduced exposure to sunlight.
A psychologically healthy person is
resilient.
Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of...
self-efficacy.
A network of people and services with which we share ties and which provide support is
social support.
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
spiritual health.
Spiritually healthy people believe...
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.
Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
a northern state that experiences long winter nights
Which of the following is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder?
It is a mild but chronic form of depression.
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)?
It tends to disrupt relationships.
A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to socially distressing behavior is a(n)
personality disorder
Psychological health is best described as encompassing
thinking, feeling, relating, and being.
Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?
They can lead to social isolation.
Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning emotional health?
An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations; she is suffering from..
a phobia
Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations; she is suffering from...
a phobia
Loneliness is...
a risk factor for depression and substance abuse.
Being flexible in making plans with friends demonstrates
agreeableness
