Lesson 7

Question 1

Research shows that higher positive affect can lead to:

Answer 1

Increases longevity
Decreased levels of sickness
Better mood

Question 2

The Facebook experiment mentioned in the lecture showed that:

Answer 2

The information and news that we consume online can have a direct effect on our mood and emotions

Question 3

True or False: anxiety disorders are the most prevalent of all mental disorders.

Answer 3

True. Anxiety is the most common disorder

Question 4

Which of the following is not an empirically supported treatment for anxiety?

Answer 4

Avoidance of fear-inducing situations tends to make anxiety for those situations worse. The other strategies (Progressive Muscle Relaxation Training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Meditation) have been shown to be effective

Question 5

Stress impacts clinical health by:

Answer 5

Contributing to disease onset