Question 1

Self-esteem does not play a critical role in how we handle day-to-day stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The following are consequences of poor boundaries except:

Accepted Answer

A)  mental stress. 
B)  physical stress. 
C)  spiritual stress. 
D)  emotional stress. 
A)  mental stress. 
B)  physical stress. 
C)  spiritual stress. 
D)  emotional stress. B

Question 3

What are the benefits of solid, yet flexible boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  The benefits are immeasurable. 
B)  These boundaries create more stress. 
C)  These boundaries help you to live a longer life. 
D)  None of these 
A)  The benefits are immeasurable. 
B)  These boundaries create more stress. 
C)  These boundaries help you to live a longer life. 
D)  None of these A

Question 4

You cannot use assertiveness in body language.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Assertiveness can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Expressing personal rights and feelings 
B)  a fundamental human right. 
C)  an expression of self-esteem. 
D)  that which is neither passive nor aggressive. 
A)  Expressing personal rights and feelings 
B)  a fundamental human right. 
C)  an expression of self-esteem. 
D)  that which is neither passive nor aggressive.

Question 6

Which statement is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Poor boundaries are taught to us by our parents. 
B)  Technology is to blame for poor healthy boundaries today. 
C)  Poor boundaries pave the path toward inappropriate behaviors. 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these 
A)  Poor boundaries are taught to us by our parents. 
B)  Technology is to blame for poor healthy boundaries today. 
C)  Poor boundaries pave the path toward inappropriate behaviors. 
D)  All of these 
E)  None of these

Question 7

Healthy boundaries are guidelines that you establish for a preferred lifestyle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Uniqueness does not contain inner resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In terms of behavior, assertiveness resides between:

Accepted Answer

A)  passiveness and control. 
B)  aggressiveness and control. 
C)  passiveness and aggressiveness. 
D)  None of these 
A)  passiveness and control. 
B)  aggressiveness and control. 
C)  passiveness and aggressiveness. 
D)  None of these

Question 10

Developing a mastery of assertiveness lies in the wisdom of always saying "No."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Using the word "I" claims:

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment. 
B)  the mastery of balance. 
C)  ownership of your feelings. 
D)  that you know you have been victimized. 
A)  empowerment. 
B)  the mastery of balance. 
C)  ownership of your feelings. 
D)  that you know you have been victimized.

Question 12

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition.
A. Assertiveness
B. Empowerment
C. Healthy boundaries
D. Self-esteem
E. Values

Accepted Answer

Assertiveness is the ability to confiden

Question 13

The five characteristics of high self-esteem are uniqueness, role models, connectedness, empowerment, and functional parenting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Acts of assertiveness will immediately draw a defensive reaction from others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All but which of the following are examples of good assertiveness behaviors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use direct eye contact. 
B)  Speak loudly. 
C)  Learn to say "No." 
D)  Employ the use of "I" statements. 
A)  Use direct eye contact. 
B)  Speak loudly. 
C)  Learn to say "No." 
D)  Employ the use of "I" statements.

Question 16

What do healthy boundaries provide?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniqueness 
B)  Assertiveness 
C)  Calculated risks 
D)  Role model status 
E)  Structure and stability 
A)  Uniqueness 
B)  Assertiveness 
C)  Calculated risks 
D)  Role model status 
E)  Structure and stability

Question 17

High self-esteem includes all but which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hubris 
B)  Role models 
C)  Connectedness 
D)  Uniqueness 
A)  Hubris 
B)  Role models 
C)  Connectedness 
D)  Uniqueness

Question 18

More than anything else today, this undermines many personal boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Food commericals and cooking shows 
B)  Poor parenting 
C)  Rapid advances in technology 
D)  Too many friends and family members 
E)  All of these 
A)  Food commericals and cooking shows 
B)  Poor parenting 
C)  Rapid advances in technology 
D)  Too many friends and family members 
E)  All of these

Question 19

Healthy boundaries can become unhealthy when there is:

Accepted Answer

A)  complete flexibility. 
B)  More than 50 percent flexibility 
C)  50 percent flexibility. 
D)  no flexibility. 
E)  None of these 
A)  complete flexibility. 
B)  More than 50 percent flexibility 
C)  50 percent flexibility. 
D)  no flexibility. 
E)  None of these

Question 20

Regarding behaviors, it is fair to say that all aspects of life involve:

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional stress. 
B)  the potential for inner peace. 
C)  high self-esteem. 
D)  personal boundaries. 
A)  emotional stress. 
B)  the potential for inner peace. 
C)  high self-esteem. 
D)  personal boundaries.

Exam 8: Simple Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries

Self-esteem does not play a critical role in how we handle day-to-day stress.

The following are consequences of poor boundaries except:

What are the benefits of solid, yet flexible boundaries?

You cannot use assertiveness in body language.

Assertiveness can best be described as:

Which statement is most accurate?

Healthy boundaries are guidelines that you establish for a preferred lifestyle.

Uniqueness does not contain inner resources.

In terms of behavior, assertiveness resides between:

Developing a mastery of assertiveness lies in the wisdom of always saying "No."

Using the word "I" claims:

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition. A. Assertiveness B. Empowerment C. Healthy boundaries D. Self-esteem E. Values

The five characteristics of high self-esteem are uniqueness, role models, connectedness, empowerment, and functional parenting.

Acts of assertiveness will immediately draw a defensive reaction from others.

All but which of the following are examples of good assertiveness behaviors?

What do healthy boundaries provide?

High self-esteem includes all but which of the following characteristics?

More than anything else today, this undermines many personal boundaries?

Healthy boundaries can become unhealthy when there is:

Regarding behaviors, it is fair to say that all aspects of life involve:

The Nature of Stress

The Body: The Battlefield for the Minds War Games

The Emotions: From a Motivation of Fear to a Motivation of Love

The Mind: The Psychology of Stress

The Spirit: Health of the Human Spirit

Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set

Comic Relief: The Healing Power of Humor

Time and Money: Effective Resource Management

Expressive Art Therapy

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills in the Information Age

Additional Coping Skills

The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses

The Art of Breathing

The Art of Meditation

The Power of Mental Imagery and Visualization

Soothing Sounds: Music to Relax by

Massage Therapy and Bodywork

Hatha Yoga

Self-Hypnosis and Autogenics

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Immune System

Physical Exercise: Flushing Out the Stress Hormones

Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature

Additional Relaxation Techniques

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