HLTH231 Chapter 2
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. -Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. -A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential.
Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.
Which of the following is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder? -It is linked with a specific genetic variant. -It is a version of bipolar disorder. -It is a mild but chronic form of depression. -It affects more people than major depression.
It is a mild but chronic form of depression
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 longetivity
Which of the following statements about self-esteem is FALSE? -Some research suggests that it may be possible to have too much self-esteem. -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. -Self-efficacy and self-esteem are not synonyms.
Protecting children from failure may boost their ability to persist in the face of difficulties.
Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal? -Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 6 or more drinks per night to 1 drink per night. -Stop drinking alcohol. -Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night. -Drink less alcohol.
Reduce my weekend alcohol consumption from 4 or more drinks per night to no more than 3 drinks per night
Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE? -Schizophrenia can be treated but not cured. -Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood. -Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins. -Schizophrenia is caused by childhood trauma.
Schizophrenia is a mental illness with biological origins.
Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks? -About 2 percent of college students report having been diagnosed or treated for panic attacks. -They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes. -They typically come on gradually. -They can lead to social isolation.
They can lead to social isolation
Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of
a chronic mood disorder
loneliness is
a risk factor for depression and substance abuse
Missy is motivated to lose weight. She has begun taking a 30-minute walk every morning, has worked with a nutrition counselor to design a new diet, and on Monday will begin following new eating plan. According to the transtheoretical model of behavior change, Missy is in a stage of
action
Suicide prevention techniques include
asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.
Research suggests that anxiety disorders
can develop as a learned response to a recurrent stress-inducing situation
Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT -compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals. -giving away prized possessions. -unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression. -preoccupation with themes of death.
compulsion to repeatedly perform rituals
Warren often has difficulty writing sentences with the words in the correct order. Warrenn may have a learning disorder known as
dysgraphia
intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are
emotions
The personality trait that involves the ability to adapt to a social situation and demonstrate assertiveness is known as
extroversion
Psychologically healthy people
feel comfortable interacting with others
A collective term for several positive states in which individuals actively embrace the world around them is
happiness
Overall, the leading cause of death for Americans is
heart disease
The science of epigenetics studies
how behavioral choices influence our cells' ability to use genes
Studies associate mindfulness with
improvements in memory
Which of the following is TRUE with respect to attention-deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD/ADHD)? -It tends to disrupt relationships. -It is classified as an impairment in brain development. -It causes people to be very organized. -It is only diagnosed in children.
it tends to disrupt relationships
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.
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
Which health model views treating disease through medications and surgery as the surest way to improve health?
medical model
Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of
medication and pscyhotherapy
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
A sedentary lifestyle, overuse of caffeine, and risky sexual practices are examples of
modifiable determinants of health
The five-factor model classifies curiosity, independence, and imagination as
openness
Which of the following statements about suicide is true? - Globally, the highest rates of suicide are among people age 15 to 24. -People are at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT. -Globally, about as many men as women commit suicide. -College students are at higher risk of suicide than people of the same age who are not in college.
people are at increased risk of suicide if they identify as LGBT
the dimension of physical health encompasses the ability to
perform activities of daily living
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
Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n)
phobia
To successfully change a behavior, a person must recognize that change is a(n)
process that occurs in stages
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 term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
psychological
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
Changing your seat in class to one closer to the front to help change your habit of napping during the lecture is an example of
situational inducement
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
spiritual health
Which of the following were cited by college students in a national survey as major impediments to performing well academically?
stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties
Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing her with
tangible support
spiritually healthy people believe
that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence
Anxiety disorders are
the most common mental health problem in the US
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.
psychological health is best described as encompassing
thinking, feeling, relating, and being
All of the following are common side effects of psychotropic drugs EXCEPT -sexual dysfunction. -headaches. - weight loss. -nausea.
weight loss