Unit One

Question 1

Type B personalities:

Answer 1

Calm, easy going

Question 2

Actively taking charge of your psychological health begins with:

Answer 2

Constructing mental pictures

Question 3

Emotional episode that features rapid pulse, heavy sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and the feeling of being out of control is probably a:

Answer 3

Panic attack

Question 4

A person procrastinates because:

Answer 4

S(he) dreads doing it

Question 5

A person who does unreasonable things like constantly washing his hands o Conway you check my door locks is ,pay likely showing signs of:

Answer 5

OCD

Question 6

At what point I’m the stress response is something perceived as a stressor?

Answer 6

When the brain decides it is

Question 7

Bipolar is most commonly treated with:

Answer 7

Psychotherapy and mood stabilizing Rx

Question 8

Charlyce is always tired, tense, overreacts and is always fearful things will go wrong. She demonstrates signs of:

Answer 8

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Question 9

Clare has been under stress for the last three weeks. She’s probably having trouble:

Answer 9

Sleeping

Question 10

During which phase of Prochaska’s Stages of Change would an individual not think about making a change in behavior and may not n aware that there is a problem:

Answer 10

Precontemplation

Question 11

Ellen is always moody and tired most days between late December and early April. She probably has:

Answer 11

Seasonal depression

Question 12

Epinephrine is usually secreted from the:

Answer 12

Adrenal glands

Question 13

How are communication skills related to psychological health?

Answer 13

1. Foster improved social skills
2. Nonverbal communication (facial expression, most important)
3. Agree to disagree

Question 14

Janie has been away from school for a month and is beginning to feel homesick. What strategy can she use to combat this feeling?

Answer 14

Social activities

Question 15

Leah often fails to finish assignments on time. She usually watches television until late at night, although she then may sleep through her early classes. She received nourishing meals while living with her parents, but at college her diet is mainly junk food. Leah is failing at which developmental task?

Answer 15

Assuming responsibility

Question 16

Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously does what to the immune system?

Answer 16

Under/over activates

Question 17

Michael believes he was kidnapped by aliens. He said he reported his kidnapping to the FBI, but they ignored ho,. Much of his conversation is impossible to understand. Michael is most likely suffering from?

Answer 17

Schizophrenia

Question 18

Mortality refers to:

Answer 18

Death

Question 19

Psychologically healthy people tend:

Answer 19

Accept life’s disappointments

Question 20

Seth was upset at John’s lack of consideration regarding a shared project at work. Seth wanted to share his feelings about the situation with John. As they talked, Seth realized that the conversation was becoming volatile and heated. What conflict management technique should Seth use?

Answer 20

Agree to disagree, and discuss later

Question 21

Students who, for whatever reason, are pursuing undergraduate work at an age other than the 18 - 24 year old students are referred to as:

Answer 21

Non-traditional students

Question 22

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder often begin:

Answer 22

During childhood/adolescence

Question 23

The bell-shaped curve demonstrating that there is an optimal level of stress for peak performance is the:

Answer 23

Yerke’s-Dodson Law

Question 24

The body’s attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Seyle’s general adaption syndrome?

Answer 24

Resistance

Question 25

The corner of your emotional intelligence is:

Answer 25

Know you emotions

Question 26

The term morbidity refers to:

Answer 26

Illness and disease

Question 27

The expectation that one will “give back” to society falls mainly upon which adulthood?

Answer 27

Middle

Question 28

The first developmental task of early adulthood is to?

Answer 28

Form am initial adult identity

Question 29

The gal of mosh meditation techniques is to:

Answer 29

Clear the mind from conscious thought

Question 30

The three stages of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, in order:

Answer 30

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion

Question 31

The most effective treatment for panic disorders:

Answer 31

Rx therapy, psychotherapy, and stress mgmt techniques

Question 32

The dimension of health that focuses on your relation to oh era, the nature of human behavior and your willingness to serve others is the?

Answer 32

Spiritual

Question 33

This dimension of health encompasses the ability to interact comfortable in diverse settings:

Answer 33

Social

Question 34

Tina had a hard first week in her stressful job, in subsequent weeks, she learned to cope with the pressure; now, however, she has begun to suffer from stress-related illness. According to Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, why is this happening to Tina?

Answer 34

Exhaustion

Question 35

What is the major developmental task of the elderly:

Answer 35

Maintaining physical functioning

Question 36

What is the traditional American approach to episodic health care?

Answer 36

Seeking medical attention when ill or injured

Question 37

Cited as the most important sources of nonverbal communications.

Answer 37

Facial expression

Question 38

What chemical is said to be deficient in people with depression?

Answer 38

Serotonin

Question 39

What mental health care provider has a doctorate level degree in counseling or clinical psychology?

Answer 39

Psychologist

Question 40

Why is exercise an effective stress mgmt technique?

Answer 40

Release of endorphins

Question 41

Which strategy for enhancing your psychological health implies a willingness to honor the truthfulness of the perceptions you have formed about yourself and other people?

Answer 41

Accept mental pictures

Question 42

Which term best describes the process in which individuals or groups gain increasing control over their health?

Answer 42

Empowerment

Question 43

You have studied for the test and feel you are prepared. You look at the first question and suddenly your mind goes blank. The harder you try to think, the more stressed you get. You are experiencing?

Answer 43

Test anxiety

Question 44

Your ability to process information, clarify values and beliefs and exercise decision making ability lies primarily which dimension of health?

Answer 44

Intellectual