Chapter 2

Question 1

A state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities. learn well and works well with others.

Answer 1

Mental Health

Question 2

consist of behaviors, attitude, feelings, and ways of thinking that makes you an individual.

Answer 2

personality

Question 3

5 central personality traits to describe how people behave, relate to others, and react to change:

Answer 3

1. Open: likes change/open to new experiences
2. Extraversion: likes being with other people
3. agreeablem: describes your tendency to relate to others in a friendly way
4. conscientious: a person who is responsible in self discipline
5. neurotic: highly stressed pessimistic/fear.

Question 4

how much you respect and like yourself

Answer 4

Self-esteem

Question 5

characteristics of high and low self-esteem:

Answer 5

high: positive attitude and realistic view of strength and weaknesses
low: negative attitude, judge themselves and others harshly

Question 6

some ways to improve your self-esteem:

Answer 6

1. Don’t base yourself esteem solely on opinions of others.
2. Do something nice for others
3. Set realistic goals
4. Don’t focus on your appearance

Question 7

A reaction to a situation involving your mind, body and behavior

Answer 7

emotion

Question 8

primary emotions:

Answer 8

Happiness, sadness, anger, and fear

Question 9

learned emotions:

Answer 9

Love, guilt and shame