Chapter 4 Exam Questions

Question 1

What is mental health

Answer 1

Mental health: “a state of wellbeing in which an individual realizes their own potential, can cope with normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can make a contribution to their community”

Question 2

What is mental illnesses

Answer 2

Mental illnesses: health conditions that affect the way people think, feel, behave, or interact with others.

Question 3

What is Mental Health affected by

Answer 3

Social factors
Psychological factors
Biological factors
Structural aspects
Lifestyle

Question 4

What is Stress

Answer 4

Stress is a reaction to a stressor that produces an elevated state of readiness or arousal.

Question 5

What are the 3 types of stress responses

Answer 5

Neutral stress: Neu stress
Good stress: Eustress
Bad stress: Distress

Question 6

What is Distress

Answer 6

Distress comes in three forms:
Acute stress
Episodic acute stress
Chronic stress

Too little stress affects performance.
Too much stress affects physical and mental health.

Question 7

What is GAS

Answer 7

General Adaption Syndrome
Fight-or-flight response
Stage of resistance
Stage of exhaustion

Question 8

The Effects of Chronic Stress

Answer 8

Short-Term Effects
↑ muscle tension
↑ breathing, HR, and BP
↑ mental alertness
↑ metabolic rate
↓ digestive activity and urine output
Headaches, fatigue

Long-Term Effects
Suppresses immune system
Severe headaches, fatigue, depression, anxiety
Weight control problems
Digestive issues
Sleep and memory issues
↓ performance, activity
↑ risk of metabolic syndrome

Question 9

What are Critical Incidents

Answer 9

A situation that causes unusually strong emotional reactions; may interfere with ability to function.

A critical incident can often:
Be sudden, unexpected, and unpredicted.
Disrupt one’s sense of control, beliefs, and values.
May involve a threat or emotional or physical loss.

Question 10

What factors affect responses to Critical Incidents

Answer 10

Some factors affecting ability to cope with a critical incident include:
Nature of the event
Age, degree of warning
Ego strength and copying style
Proximity
Nature and degree of social support available

Question 11

What are some signs and Symptoms of Stress from Critical Incidents

Answer 11

Each individual responds differently.
Symptoms lasting over four weeks may indicate more serious problem such as PTSD.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)—a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event.
See text for detailed list of symptoms.

Question 12

What can PTSD symptoms lead to

Answer 12

Symptoms of PTSD can lead to:
Operational stress injuries (OSI)
Post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI)

Question 13

What is Suicide

Answer 13

Suicide: “death caused by injuring oneself with the intent to die”

Question 14

Warning Signs of Suicide

Answer 14

Warning signs:
Verbal cues
Behavioural cues
Precipitating factors or events

Question 15

Way to cope with stress

Answer 15

Ways to help others suffering effects of stress after experiencing a critical incident:
Manage the situation
Mobilize support
Follow up
Debriefing
Resiliency training
Mindfulness training

Question 16

What are Some Relaxation Techniques

Answer 16

Breathing
Meditation
Progressive muscle relaxation
Visualization
Music
Yoga
Massage
Hydrotherapy

Question 17

Which of these statements about stress is incorrect?

A) Stress can be self-induced
B) Stress can be pleasurable
C) Stress can cause psychological disorders
D) Individuals differ in what they find stressful
E) Your ability to handle stress is hereditary and fixed

Answer 17

E) Your ability to handle stress is hereditary and fixed.

Your ability to handle stress is not solely determined by genetics. While genetics may play a role in how individuals respond to stress, it’s not the only factor. Environmental influences, coping mechanisms, learned behaviors, social support, and other factors also significantly impact how individuals handle stress. Therefore, the ability to handle stress is not entirely hereditary and fixed.

Question 18

A technique of relaxation that uses a machine to monitor body processes is called

A) Yoga
B) Autogenic feedback
C) Biofeedback
D) Transcendental meditation
E) Progressive Relaxation

Answer 18

C) Biofeedback

Question 19

How did Selye label the negative level of stress?

A) Neustress
B) Distress
C) Eustress
D) Burnout
E) Hypervigilance

Answer 19

B) Distress

Question 20

What is the first step in managing stress?

A) Use a relaxation technique
B) Recognize symptoms and causes
C) Be as fit and healthy as possible
D) Get eight hours of sleep
E) Control lifestyle and avoid stressors

Answer 20

B) Recognize symptoms and causes

Question 21

Which is a good way to manage stress?

A) Allow more time for work
B) Avoid talking about your problems
C) Think positively
D) Insist that things should go your way
E) Pretend that the problem will just go away

Answer 21

C) Think positively

Question 22

Which behavior is not the result of a mild traumatic brain injury?
A) having difficulty concentrating
B) Being more considerate
C) Being more moody
D) Being more agitated
E) Being more stressed

Answer 22

B) Being more considerate

Question 23

Jacobson’s method of relaxation emphasizes

A. imagery
B. visualization
C. yoga
D. meditation
E. progressive relaxation

Answer 23

E. progressive relaxation

Question 24

During what stage of general adaption syndrome does the brain prepare the body to respond to a stressor ?

A.) resistance stage
B.) adaption stage
C.) exhaustion stage
D.) alarm stage
E.) homeostasis stage

Answer 24

D.) alarm stage

Question 25

General adaption syndrome explains

A) the pattern followed by our physiological response to stress
B) the path of our autonomic nervous system when we are aroused by a stressful situation
C) a means of dealing with post-traumatic disorder
D) how to achieve homeostasis
E) how well we adapt to new situations

Answer 25

A) the pattern followed by our physiological response to stress