Chapter 10 - The Role of Connectedness and Positive Psychology

Question 1

Which of the following statements is incorrect?
A. Therapeutic lifestyle change can be as effective as psychotherapy.
B. Therapeutic lifestyle change can be as effective as pharmacotherapy.
C. Therapeutic lifestyle change is only useful for improving physical health.
D. Therapeutic lifestyle change interventions include physical activity, time in nature, stress management and service to others.

Answer 1

Correct answer = C (p317)

Question 2

Which of the following is true? Fruit and vegetable consumption has been associated with:
A. no change in the risk of depression in adults .
B. more negative emotions than omnivores because of lower intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids.
C. lower stress scores among men and lower anxiety scores among women.
D. improved health, quality of life and productivity in the workplace.

Answer 2

Correct answer = D (p 319)
A - lower risk of depression in adults
B - vegetarians reported significantly less negative emotions than omnivores, despite lower intake of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
C - lower scores for mood disturbance among men and women, lower anxiety scores among men, and lower stress scores among women

Question 3

Which of the following is not a pillar of positive psychology (PERMA)?
A. Perseverance
B. Engagement
C. Relationships
D. Meaning
E. Accomplishments

Answer 3

Correct answer = A (p321)

PERMA = Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishments