chapter 2 practice questions

Question 1

1) A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
A) socioemotional. C) psychiatric.
B) holistic. D) psychological.

Answer 1

D) psychological.

Question 2

2) 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.

Answer 2

C) They value human diversity.

Question 3

3) A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by A) becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends.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.

Answer 3

D) learning from the situation and improving study habits.

Question 4

4) 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.

Answer 4

D) thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality.

Question 5

5) A psychologically healthy person is
A) cynical.
C) athletic.
B) introverted. D) resilient.

Answer 5

D) resilient.

Question 6

6) Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating A) spiritual health. C) religiosity.
B) social support. D) emotional health.

Answer 6

A) spiritual health.

Question 7

7) 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.

Answer 7

C) that they are part of something larger than the purely physical dimension of existence.

Question 8

8) Jose’s belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
A) self-satisfaction. C) self-reliance.
B) self-esteem. D) self-efficacy.

Answer 8

D) self-efficacy.

Question 9

9) A person’s sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
A) introversion. C) self-esteem.
B) assertiveness. D) conscientiousness.

Answer 9

C) self-esteem.

Question 10

10) 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.

Answer 10

D) feel comfortable interacting with others

Question 11

11) 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.

Answer 11

A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs.

Question 12

12) 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. C) schizophrenia.
B) borderline personality disorder. D) generalized anxiety disorder.

Answer 12

B) borderline personality disorder.

Question 13

13) 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.

Answer 13

D) It reduces levels of stress hormones.

Question 14

14) Recent studies indicate that fostering self-esteem in children can lead to an increased risk for
A) narcissism. C) passivity.
B) depression. D) substance abuse.

Answer 14

A) narcissism.

Question 15

15) 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.

Answer 15

B) Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating.

Question 16

16) 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.

Answer 16

A) most common mental health problem in the United States.

Question 17

17) 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. C) bipolar disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) seasonal affective disorder.

Answer 17

C) bipolar disorder.

Question 18

18) Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?
A) They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes. C) They are not linked to heredity.
B) They typically come on gradually.
D) They can lead to social isolation.

Answer 18

D) They can lead to social isolation.

Question 19

19) Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing a(n)
A) obsession. C) phobia.
B) compulsion. D) hysteria.

Answer 19

C) phobia.

Question 20

20) Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear of
A) leaving his or her room.
C) contracting an infection from others.
B) public events and gatherings.
D) spending time alone.

Answer 20

B) public events and gatherings.

Question 21

21) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
A) malfunction of the thyroid gland.
C) too many external stimuli.
B) a lack of social interaction.
D) reduced exposure to sunlight.

Answer 21

D) reduced exposure to sunlight.

Question 22

22) 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.

Answer 22

A) medication and psychotherapy.

Question 23

23) Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty
A) completing tasks. C) being spontaneous.
B) remembering their name.
D) gaining weight.

Answer 23

A) completing tasks.

Question 24

24) 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.

Answer 24

B) at increased risk for suicide if they identify as LGBT.

Question 25

25) Suicide prevention techniques include
A) downplaying a person’s statement that they’d like to die.
B) asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.
C) reassuring a person that nothing could be so bad as to make suicide an option.
D) keeping all conversations with the person confidential.

Answer 25

B) asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself.

Question 26

26) The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud’s theories is a
27) A) clinical psychologist.
28) C) social worker.
B) psychoanalyst.
D) psychiatrist.

Answer 26

B) psychoanalyst.

Question 27

27) An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)
A) flashback. C) obsessive-compulsive symptom.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
D) panic attack.

Answer 27

D) panic attack.

Question 28

28) Intense feelings or patterns of feelings that people experience are
A) emotions. C) desires.
B) dreams. D) needs.

Answer 28

A) emotions.

Question 29

29) The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts, feelings, moods, and behavior to the extent that it interferes with daily life is
A) neuroticism. C) neurological impairment.
B) mental illness. D) cognitive disorder.

Answer 29

B) mental illness.

Question 30

30) A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that, in many cases, lead to inappropriate behavior is a(n)
A) bipolar disorder. C) personality disorder.
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder. D) anxiety disorder.

Answer 30

C) personality disorder.