Chapter 2

Question 1

a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices of a group that are adopted by an individual within the group

Answer 1

Culture

Question 2

scientific study of ordinary human strengths and virtues

Answer 2

Positive Psychology

Question 3

promotes positive psychosocial development in those with, or at high risk of, mental or physical illness

Answer 3

Positive Psychiatry

Question 4

is a healthy form of self-acceptance and self-care that enhances wellness and strengthens resilience

Answer 4

Self-Compassion

Question 5

is the ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions

Answer 5

Emotional Quotient (EQ)

Question 6

in which they function at the highest possible level and derive the greatest possible satisfaction from life

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Self-Actualization

Question 7

a genetic component that contributes about 50% to individual differences in contentment

Answer 7

Happiness Set Point

Question 8

the “extent to which individuals expect favorable outcomes to occur

Answer 8

Optimism

Question 9

is a more sustained emotional state that colors our view of the world for hours or days

Answer 9

Mood

Question 10

our ability to identify our basic purpose in life and experience the fulfillment of achieving our full potential

Answer 10

Spiritual Health

Question 11

a holistic belief in the connection to yourself and others, in someone or something that transcends the boundaries of self

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Spirituality

Question 12

does not center on the worship of a God above, but on the discovery of a wisdom within and the interconnectedness

Answer 12

Spiritual Intelligence

Question 13

are the criteria by which you evaluate things, people, events, and yourself; they represent what’s most important to you.

Answer 13

Values

Question 14

appreciation not just for a special gift but for everything that makes life a bit better

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Gratitude

Question 15

“letting go”

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Forgive

Question 16

Contains antihistamines – cause drowsiness by working against the central nervous system chemical, histamine. They may help for an occasional sleepless night, but the more often you take them, the less effective they become.

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OCT Medication

Question 17

Hormone melatonin- may help control your body’s internal clock

Answer 17

Dietary Supplements

Question 18

Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic medications- Lunesta, Ambien, and Sonata

Answer 18

Prescription Medications

Question 19

a group of psychological disorders involving episodes of apprehension, tension, or uneasiness, stemming from the anticipation of danger and sometimes accompanied by physical symptoms, which cause significant distress and impairment

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Anxiety Disorder

Question 20

out-of-the-ordinary, irrational, intense, persistent fears of certain objects or situations

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Phobias

Question 21

short episodes characterized by physical sensations of light-headedness, dizziness, hyperventilation, and numbness of extremities, accompanied by an inexplicable terror, usually of a physical disaster such as death.

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Panic Attacks

Question 22

develops when attacks recur or apprehension about them becomes so intense individuals cannot function normally

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Panic Disorder

Question 23

excessive or unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 24

Anxiety disorder caused by obsessions and/or compulsions that impair ability to function and form or maintain relationships

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Question 25

Spectrum of difficulties controlling emotion and sustaining attention

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Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Question 26

Neurodevelopmental disorder that cause social and communication impairments

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 27

a recurring idea, thought, or image that they realize, at least initially, is senseless

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Obsession

Question 28

a repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules or in a stereotyped fashion

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Compulsion

Question 29

wandering off task, difficulty sustaining focus, being disorganized, lacking persistence

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Inattention

Question 30

excessive movements, such as fidgeting or tapping

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Hyperactivity

Question 31

hasty actions done without forethought and with high potential for harm

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Impulsively

Question 32

providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness.

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Self-Care

Question 33

treatment designed to produce a response by psychological rather than physical means, such as suggestion, persuasion, reassurance, and support

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Psychotherapy

Question 34

Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences

Answer 34

Psychodynamic

Question 35

technique used to identify an individual’s beliefs and attitudes, recognize negative thought patterns, and educate in alternative ways of thinking.

Answer 35

Cognitive Therapy

Question 36

Technique that emphasizes application of the principles of learning to substitute desirable responses and behavior patterns for undesirable ones

Answer 36

Behavioral Therapy

Question 37

Technique used to develop communication skills and relationships.

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Interpersonal therapy (IPT)