unit 2 health (pt.1)

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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


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