Unit 1 Chapter 4

Question 1

What is a mental illness?

Answer 1

Alterations in thinking, emotions, and/or intentional behaviors that produce psychological distress and/or impaired functioning.

Question 2

What can mental illnesses be caused by?

Answer 2

environmental factors, e.g., abuse, neglect, trauma, or drug use.

Question 3

What are the 2 types of basic human needs?

Answer 3

• Maintenance needs—physical safety and survival
• Growth needs—social belonging, self-esteem

Question 4

What does it mean to be mentally healthy?

Answer 4

not mean we never feel angry, anxious, lonely, depressed, confused or overwhelmed

Question 5

Explain/Describe cognition

Answer 5

how we see the world;
perception, learning & reasoning

Question 6

Explain the role of positive emotions in mental and physical health.

Answer 6

• set goals
• success

Question 7

define agency

Answer 7

belief that one can influence one’s life

Question 8

3 categories of coping strategies

Answer 8

1. Change the interaction with the cause of the stress
2. Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.
3. Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.

Question 9

examples of Change the interaction with the cause of the stress

Answer 9

Attack the situation head-on.
Avoid the situation.
Adapt to the situation.

Question 10

examples of Change thoughts or beliefs regarding the significance of the situation.

Answer 10

Evaluating the situation.
Seeing your distress as necessary or temporary.
Focusing on positive aspects of a situation and minimizing the negative.
Devaluing the goal and believing you will do fine no matter the outcome.

Question 11

examples of change the distressing feeling without changing the situation or how you feel about it.

Answer 11

Exercise
Meditation
Talking to someone who is receptive and empathetic

Question 12

Social Anxiety Disorder

Answer 12

An ongoing, pervasive fear of being observed and evaluated by others in all social situations most of the time.

Question 13

Panic Disorder

Answer 13

A condition that involves sudden, terrifying panic attacks that generally occur without warning.

Question 14

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Answer 14

Chronic and exaggerated worry and tension, always anticipating disaster

Question 15

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Answer 15

Characterized by anxious thoughts or rituals you feel you cannot control.

Question 16

depression

Answer 16

Major depression is characterized by feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and reduced interest in previously enjoyable activities, along with other symptoms.

Question 17

Bipolar disorder

Answer 17

major episodes of depression alternating with periods of excited euphoria (“mania”).

Question 18

Seasonal affective disorder

Answer 18

depression during the winter months;

Question 19

Dysthymia

Answer 19

associated with disturbances in sleep, appetite, and ability to concentrate.

Question 20

ADHD

Answer 20

difficulty focusing on activities, organizing and finishing tasks, and managing his or her time.

Question 21

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer 21

varying degrees of impairment in communication skills and social interactions, and restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior

Question 22

Parasomnias

Answer 22

Activities that interrupt restful sleep
May include
Nightmares
Sleepwalking