Final Exam Study (slides 9-18)

Question 1

what is mental health

Answer 1

state of successful performance of mental function, resulting in productive activities, fulfilling relationships and the ability to adapt to change & cope with adversity

Question 2

what is a mental health disorder

Answer 2

a condition of altered thinking, mood, or behavior; distress or impaired functioning

Question 3

what is mental illness

Answer 3

all diagnosable mental disorders

Question 4

if someone has mental health problems they…

Answer 4

have some symptoms of mental illness but no clinical diagnosis

Question 5

what defines anxiety

Answer 5

distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune; apprehension

concern over threat disproportionate to actual threat

experiences far longer than the stress lasts

can occur in the absence of an actual threat

Question 6

what is state anxiety

Answer 6

a transient emotional state (short)

apprehension; heightened autonomic nervous system responses. elevated H, sweating, breathing, muscle tension

Question 7

what is trait anxiety

Answer 7

general predisposition to respond with apprehension, worry, and nervousness. Lack of confidence, decision making ability, feelings of inadequacy.

Question 8

when does anxiety become clinical

Answer 8

when it is persistent, irrational, and overwhelming enough to disrupt normal behavior

Question 9

what are some anxiety disorders and how long do they typically last

Answer 9

panic disorders

phobias

generalized anxiety disorder

obsessive compulsive disorder

post traumatic stress disorder

these last at least 6 months typically

Question 10

how does aerobic activity effect anxiety

Answer 10

anxiety reduction

reduction in state anxiety after acute exercise

reduction in trait anxiety after chronic exercise

greatest result within 10-15 weeks of aerobic activity

Question 11

how does resistance training effect anxiety

Answer 11

no significant reduction in anxiety

in some cases, has resulted in increased anxiety

moderate exercise more effective than 1RM exercise

Question 12

what is the thermogenic hypothesis for anxiety reduction

Answer 12

increase in body temperature eases muscle tension and is interpreted in the brain as relaxation

Question 13

what is the distraction hypothesis for anxiety reduction

Answer 13

distractions take the mind off of normal routine\worries

Question 14

how many depressive symptoms must one have to be clinically diagnosed

Answer 14

5+

Question 15

what are the 6 A’s

Answer 15

ask and assess, advise, agree, assist