Chapter 2 - Psychological Health Flashcards

1
Q

Second leading cause of death for 15 to 24-year-olds?

A

Suicide

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2
Q

Psychological Health has 3 dimensions?

A

Mental - Emotional - Spiritual

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3
Q

The “thinking” component of psychological health?

A

Mental Health

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4
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The “feeling” component of psychological health?

A

Emotional Health

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5
Q

The “sense of connection” to a larger purpose, core values that provide meaning in life?

A

Spiritual Health

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6
Q

Capacity to perceive, express, and reason accurately with emotion and emotional information?

A

Emotional Intelligence

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7
Q

Positive self-regard resulting in elevated levels of self-respect, self-worth, and satisfaction?

A

Self-esteem

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8
Q

Psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life’s events?

A

Optimism

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9
Q

List the 5 main categories for Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Pyramid?

A

Physiological Needs Safety and Security Love and Belonging Self-esteem Self-actualization

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10
Q

When searching for health-related information on the internet, web addresses that have high reliability?

A

.edu .gov .org

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11
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The practice of helping and giving to others out of a genuine concern?

A

Altruism

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12
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Feeling of apprehension or intimidation in social situations?

A

Shyness

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13
Q

The mental disorder resulting in intense or chronic shyness?

A

Social Anxiety Disorder

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14
Q

Feeling of isolation from others?

A

Loneliness

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15
Q

A healthy human emotion that releases emotions without damaging relationships?

A

Anger

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16
Q

Prolonged emotional state that can shape your view of the world for hours or days?

A

Bad Mood

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17
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When a person experiences 5 or more depressive symptoms for at least two weeks straight?

A

Major Depressive Disorder

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18
Q

Depressive disorder caused by fewer hours of daylight in the winter?

A

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

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19
Q

Is more likely to experience depression at a younger age for longer periods and more reoccurrences?

(Men or Women)

A

Women

20
Q

Is more likely to self-medicate or engage in risky behavior?

(Men or Women)

A

Men

21
Q

Symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder?

(List a few)

A
  • Inattention
  • Fidgeting
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Can impede academic progress
22
Q

Sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning?

A

Panic Attacks

23
Q

From the class video on “Grit”, what was the main takeaway concept?

A

Failure is not a permanent condition!

24
Q

A Virtual Reality Therapy video viewed in class was used to treat this mental disorder?

A

PTSD

25
Q

Intense/chronic fear of being judged by others?

A

Social Anxiety Disorder

26
Q

In class, we viewed a Ted Talk video about stress? What was the main message?

A

How you think matters!

27
Q

Mental Health Professional that has a doctoral degree and uses talk therapy sessions for treatment?

A

Psychologists

28
Q

Mental Health Professional that has a master’s degree and uses talk therapy sessions for treatment?

A

Counselor

29
Q

Mental Health Professional that has a medical degree and a doctoral degree and that can prescribe medications and provide a full range of care?

A

Psychiatrist

30
Q

Type of therapy that includes gradual exposure to anxiety-provoking situations?

A

Behavioral Therapy

31
Q

Term used to describe a reaction to a disruptive or unexpected stimulus?

A

Definition of Stress

32
Q

Type of Stress resulting from a positive stressor or situation that has a positive result?

A

Definition of Eustress

33
Q

Fight or Flight response ramps up which physiological responses?

Name a few?

A
  • Heart Rate
  • Blood Pressure
  • Pupils Dilate
  • Muscles Tense
  • Pupils Widen
  • Hearing Sharpens
34
Q

Term used to describe a reaction to an event or condition that causes positive or negative stress?

A

Definition of Stressor

35
Q

What physiological response ramps down during the Fight or Flight response?

A

Digestion

36
Q

General Adaptation Syndrome

What is the name of phase when first confronted by a stressor?

A

Alarm Phase

37
Q

General Adaptation Syndrome

As the stressor continues, the body engages the homeostatic response and tries to endure the stressor?

A

Resistance Phase

38
Q

General Adaptation Syndrome

When the stressor is no longer manageable and the ability to adapt is depleted?

A

Exhaustion Phase

39
Q

General Adaptation Syndrome

Name of the condition of the wear and tear the body experiences over time when exposed to constant or chronic stress? Could cause tension headaches and sleep disturbances?

A

Allostatic Overload

40
Q

The term used to describe the body’s attempt to cope with a stressor and work to return the body to balance?

A

Homeostasis

41
Q

Common Causes of Stress Overload?

A
  • Financial Issues
  • Daily Hassles
  • Major life events (marriage, divorce, job loss)
42
Q

Healthy strategies to Manage Stress? (List a few)

A
  • Manage time effectively
  • Good Sleep
  • Good Nutrition
  • Exercise
  • Avoid negative coping mechanisms (alcohol, tobacco, other drugs)
  • Make time for hobbies and leisure
43
Q

Definition of having a “Growth Mindset”?

A

Being open to new ideas and trying new things

44
Q

Definition of Sleep Debt?

A

Caused by sleeping less than needed and cannot be made up

45
Q

Best strategy for getting consistent good sleep?

A

Establish a regular bedtime

46
Q

List a few items that “Reframe Your Thinking”?

A
  • Set realistic goals
  • Turn problems into challenges
  • Be proactive
  • Accept that you cannot control everything