Question 1

Schizophrenia is treatable but not curable with current treatment methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

To achieve subjective well-being, one must learn to be happy and upbeat all the time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Which type of anxiety disorder occurs after a violent or extremely negative event and can cause acute anxiety or nervousness, nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, and a state of dissociation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seasonal affective disorder 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
A)  Seasonal affective disorder 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Post-traumatic stress disorder 
D)  Generalized anxiety disorder C

Question 4

Which statement is True about mental health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental health problems can affect all age groups and are prevalent among college students. 
B)  Mental health problems are always serious, but they are easily recognized and diagnosed. 
C)  Mental disorders very rarely occur in persons between the ages of 15 and 22. 
D)  Mental illness is caused only by biochemical dysfunction in the brain. 
A)  Mental health problems can affect all age groups and are prevalent among college students. 
B)  Mental health problems are always serious, but they are easily recognized and diagnosed. 
C)  Mental disorders very rarely occur in persons between the ages of 15 and 22. 
D)  Mental illness is caused only by biochemical dysfunction in the brain.

Question 5

The ability to listen, to express oneself, to act responsibly, and to form healthy attachments with others are important aspects of

Accepted Answer

A)  social health. 
B)  mental health. 
C)  physical health. 
D)  spiritual health. 
A)  social health. 
B)  mental health. 
C)  physical health. 
D)  spiritual health.

Question 6

If you think you have a psychological problem and need treatment, what should you do first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discuss it with no one and try to hide any symptoms you experience. 
B)  Schedule a complete exam and evaluation by a physician. 
C)  Interview three different mental health professionals. 
D)  Tough it out and keep telling yourself that you can get over it. 
A)  Discuss it with no one and try to hide any symptoms you experience. 
B)  Schedule a complete exam and evaluation by a physician. 
C)  Interview three different mental health professionals. 
D)  Tough it out and keep telling yourself that you can get over it.

Question 7

Describe at least three of the six personality traits that psychologically healthy people possess.

Accepted Answer

(any three of the following):
1. Extrove

Question 8

Erin is concerned because she has been feeling discouraged by her circumstances and is experiencing feelings of guilt, worthlessness, sadness, and despair. Based on her symptoms, which of the following conditions would be a likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paranoia 
B)  Anxiety disorder 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Depression 
A)  Paranoia 
B)  Anxiety disorder 
C)  Schizophrenia 
D)  Depression

Question 9

List at least four risk factors for suicide.

Accepted Answer

(any four of the following):
1. Family h

Question 10

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder that involves an irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Phobia 
C)  Panic disorder 
D)  Schizophrenia 
A)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
B)  Phobia 
C)  Panic disorder 
D)  Schizophrenia

Question 11

Biology, the environment, and social and cultural roles have been cited as factors that cause

Accepted Answer

A)  personality disorders. 
B)  depressive disorders. 
C)  obsessive disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders. 
A)  personality disorders. 
B)  depressive disorders. 
C)  obsessive disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders.

Question 12

A person who has been depressed for an extended period of time is at an increased risk for committing suicide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and abnormal patterns of thought and behaviors that are outside of social norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A family situation in which there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; parental discord; or other negative interactions

Accepted Answer

A)  may psychologically damage family members. 
B)  forces children to develop independence. 
C)  teaches sound coping and problem-solving skills. 
D)  accelerates the development of self-worth. 
A)  may psychologically damage family members. 
B)  forces children to develop independence. 
C)  teaches sound coping and problem-solving skills. 
D)  accelerates the development of self-worth.

Question 15

Approximately how many Americans seek help from mental health professionals at some point in their lives?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 in 3 
B)  1 in 5 
C)  1 in 10 
D)  1 in 20 
A)  1 in 3 
B)  1 in 5 
C)  1 in 10 
D)  1 in 20

Question 16

Lizbet seems to be on an emotional roller coaster. Her moods swing from one extreme to another, from a euphoric high to major depression. Lisa is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  a phobia. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  depression. 
D)  bipolar disorder. 
A)  a phobia. 
B)  panic disorder. 
C)  depression. 
D)  bipolar disorder.

Question 17

Intentionally injuring oneself as a coping mechanism to deal with difficult or negative emotions is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  self-mutilation. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  suicide. 
A)  self-mutilation. 
B)  self-efficacy. 
C)  abuse. 
D)  suicide.

Question 18

Psychologists are trained as medical doctors and can prescribe medications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The term psychological health encompasses which four dimensions of health?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mental, physical, social, and environmental 
B)  Mental, emotional, physical, and environmental 
C)  Mental, physical, environmental, and spiritual 
D)  Mental, emotional, social, and spiritual 
A)  Mental, physical, social, and environmental 
B)  Mental, emotional, physical, and environmental 
C)  Mental, physical, environmental, and spiritual 
D)  Mental, emotional, social, and spiritual

Question 20

Lana is entering college in the fall. She will be living away from home for the first time and will be responsible for managing her own schedule and finances. If Lana is psychologically healthy, she will react to this situation by

Accepted Answer

A)  feeling overwhelmed. 
B)  becoming more independent. 
C)  having uncontrolled anxiety. 
D)  seeking social acceptance. 
A)  feeling overwhelmed. 
B)  becoming more independent. 
C)  having uncontrolled anxiety. 
D)  seeking social acceptance.

Exam 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

Schizophrenia is treatable but not curable with current treatment methods.

To achieve subjective well-being, one must learn to be happy and upbeat all the time.

Which type of anxiety disorder occurs after a violent or extremely negative event and can cause acute anxiety or nervousness, nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, and a state of dissociation?

Which statement is True about mental health?

The ability to listen, to express oneself, to act responsibly, and to form healthy attachments with others are important aspects of

If you think you have a psychological problem and need treatment, what should you do first?

Describe at least three of the six personality traits that psychologically healthy people possess.

Erin is concerned because she has been feeling discouraged by her circumstances and is experiencing feelings of guilt, worthlessness, sadness, and despair. Based on her symptoms, which of the following conditions would be a likely diagnosis?

List at least four risk factors for suicide.

Which of the following is an anxiety disorder that involves an irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?

Biology, the environment, and social and cultural roles have been cited as factors that cause

A person who has been depressed for an extended period of time is at an increased risk for committing suicide.

Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible and abnormal patterns of thought and behaviors that are outside of social norms.

A family situation in which there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; parental discord; or other negative interactions

Approximately how many Americans seek help from mental health professionals at some point in their lives?

Lizbet seems to be on an emotional roller coaster. Her moods swing from one extreme to another, from a euphoric high to major depression. Lisa is most likely suffering from

Intentionally injuring oneself as a coping mechanism to deal with difficult or negative emotions is known as

Psychologists are trained as medical doctors and can prescribe medications.

The term psychological health encompasses which four dimensions of health?

Lana is entering college in the fall. She will be living away from home for the first time and will be responsible for managing her own schedule and finances. If Lana is psychologically healthy, she will react to this situation by

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