Chapter 2 Flashcards
A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions
of health is
A) socioemotional.
B) holistic.
C) psychiatric.
D) psychological
D) psychological
Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
A) They frequently experience guilt.
B) They avoid new experiences.
C) They value human diversity.
D) They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.
C) They value human diversity.
A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond
by:
A) becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends.
B) getting angry at the professor.
C) drinking for distraction and to relieve tension.
D) learning from the situation and improving study habits.
D) learning from the situation and improving study habits.
Psychological health encompasses
A) personal experiences and thoughts of future events.
B) memories, emotions, and interpretations of life experiences.
C) thoughts, including spiritual beliefs, relating to the past, present, and future..
D) thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality.
D) thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality.
A psychologically healthy person is
A) cynical.
B) introverted.
C) athletic.
D) resilient.
D) resilient.
Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is
demonstrating
A) spiritual health.
B) social support.
C) religiosity.
D) emotional health
A) spiritual health.
Spiritually healthy people believe
A) that it is important to give up control over their lives.
B) in a god or other higher power.
C) that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of
existence.
D) in an afterlife
C) that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of
existence.
Jose’s belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example
of :
A) self-satisfaction.
B) self-esteem.
C) self-reliance.
D) self-efficacy
D) self-efficacy
A person’s sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
A) introversion.
B) assertiveness.
C) self-esteem.
D) conscientiousness.
C) self-esteem.
Psychologically healthy people
A) engage in vengeful acts.
B) never think a negative thought.
C) make time for others but not themselves.
D) feel comfortable interacting with others.
D) feel comfortable interacting with others.
Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs?
A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level
needs.
B) Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.
C) A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or
her potential.
D) Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs.
A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level
needs.
Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last
weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at “the real
thing.” He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have
A) bipolar disorder.
B) borderline personality disorder.
C) schizophrenia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.
B) borderline personality disorder.
Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?
A) It increases anxiety in people under stress.
B) It is characteristic of serious or studious people.
C) It has no effect on everyday experiences.
D) It reduces levels of stress hormones.
D) It reduces levels of stress hormones.
Recent studies indicate that fostering self-esteem in children can lead to an
increased risk for
A) narcissism.
B) depression.
C) passivity.
D) substance abuse
A) narcissism.
Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
A) It is about the same as feeling down after a bad experience.
B) Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
C) Symptoms are distressing, but usually do not interfere with work, academics,
or relationships.
D) People can snap out of it if they choose
B) Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
Anxiety disorders have become the
A) most common mental health problem in the United States.
B) least costly of mental health disorders to treat.
C) acceptable condition of the majority of employees in the workplace.
D) main type of disorder affecting adults over the age of 65.
A) most common mental health problem in the United States.
Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, feeling highly energized
for a period and then experiencing extreme depression. These symptoms are
most closely associated with
A) borderline personality disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) seasonal affective disorder
C) bipolar disorder.
Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?
A) They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes.
B) They typically come on gradually.
C) They are not linked to heredity.
D) They can lead to social isolation.
D) They can lead to social isolation.
Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could
be experiencing a(n)
A) obsession.
B) compulsion.
C) phobia.
D) hysteria
C) phobia.
Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear
of
A) leaving his or her room.
B) public events and gatherings.
C) contracting an infection from others.
D) spending time alone.
B) public events and gatherings.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
A) malfunction of the thyroid gland.
B) a lack of social interaction.
C) too much external stimuli.
D) reduced exposure to sunlight.
D) reduced exposure to sunlight.
Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of
A) medication and psychotherapy.
B) medication and light therapy.
C) light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
D) psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
A) medication and psychotherapy.
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have
difficulty
A) completing tasks.
B) remembering their name.
C) being spontaneous.
D) gaining weight.
A) completing tasks.
College students are
A) less at risk for suicide if they drink alcohol.
B) at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.
C) more able to handle pressures that can lead to suicide than their younger
peers.
D) at higher risk of suicide than people of the same age who are not in college.
B) at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.
