Question 1

Current estimates suggest that the average person is bombarded with over 3,000 advertisements per day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The acclaimed movie Bowling for Columbine revealed that news broadcasts indeed promote fear-based news stories to increase audience shares.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not a suggested tip for reframing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Count your blessings and stay focused on the positive. 
B)  Give yourself adequate time to grieve in stressful situations. 
C)  Only self-esteem affirmation statements must be in the positive. 
D)  Make a habit of using "I am" statements for personal affirmations. 
A)  Count your blessings and stay focused on the positive. 
B)  Give yourself adequate time to grieve in stressful situations. 
C)  Only self-esteem affirmation statements must be in the positive. 
D)  Make a habit of using "I am" statements for personal affirmations. C

Question 4

What does Carl Jung consider the foundation for all success?

Accepted Answer

A)  Acceptance (moving on) 
B)  Reframing (a positive spin on a bad situation) 
C)  Recurring dream patterns (unlocking symbols) 
D)  Mental homeostasis (psychic equilibrium) 
A)  Acceptance (moving on) 
B)  Reframing (a positive spin on a bad situation) 
C)  Recurring dream patterns (unlocking symbols) 
D)  Mental homeostasis (psychic equilibrium)

Question 5

What is one of the best ways to increase your tolerance to negative media?

Accepted Answer

A)  Limit the time you watch television and social media. 
B)  Avoid all media at all costs. 
C)  Watch television more so you build a tolerance. 
D)  Only watch channels with the proper ratings for nonviolence. 
A)  Limit the time you watch television and social media. 
B)  Avoid all media at all costs. 
C)  Watch television more so you build a tolerance. 
D)  Only watch channels with the proper ratings for nonviolence.

Question 6

How many steps are there to developing your mastery of reframing and optimism?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 7

Which of the following is not a good example of an empowering affirmation?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I am confident." 
B)  "I will not fail this attempt." 
C)  "I am grateful." 
D)  "I am calm and relaxed." 
E)  "I am a lovable person." 
A)  "I am confident." 
B)  "I will not fail this attempt." 
C)  "I am grateful." 
D)  "I am calm and relaxed." 
E)  "I am a lovable person."

Question 8

Tier I thinking is better than Tier II thinking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Acceptance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  A libertation that allows you to move on with your life 
B)  a form of rationalization. 
C)  Forgive and forget 
D)  trying to change things in life we do not like. 
E)  a sense of resignation. 
A)  A libertation that allows you to move on with your life 
B)  a form of rationalization. 
C)  Forgive and forget 
D)  trying to change things in life we do not like. 
E)  a sense of resignation.

Question 10

Over the years the federal government has been accused of using the media to fan the flames of anxiety, specifically by which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Waging war 
B)  Disseminating numerous health warnings 
C)  Subliminal news media messages 
D)  Using vigilant color-coded terrorism alerts 
E)  None of these 
A)  Waging war 
B)  Disseminating numerous health warnings 
C)  Subliminal news media messages 
D)  Using vigilant color-coded terrorism alerts 
E)  None of these

Question 11

If you were to eavesdrop on your conscious thoughts, you might be surprised to hear:

Accepted Answer

A)  lots of confusion. 
B)  whispers of sabotage. 
C)  emotional baggage. 
D)  whispers of encouragement. 
A)  lots of confusion. 
B)  whispers of sabotage. 
C)  emotional baggage. 
D)  whispers of encouragement.

Question 12

Reframing can best be summed up as:

Accepted Answer

A)  creating a positive mindset. 
B)  learning from stressful situations. 
C)  adopting an attitude of gratitude. 
D)  All of these 
A)  creating a positive mindset. 
B)  learning from stressful situations. 
C)  adopting an attitude of gratitude. 
D)  All of these

Question 13

About how many advertisements per day do current estimates suggest the average person is bombarded with?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000 
B)  2,000 
C)  3,000 
D)  4,000 
A)  1,000 
B)  2,000 
C)  3,000 
D)  4,000

Question 14

The concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that our thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions tend to shape our future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition.
A. Attitude of gratitude
B. Positive affirmations
C. Reframing

Accepted Answer

Attitude of gratitude refers to having a

Question 16

Renowned psychologist Carl Jung called the stress between the conscious and unconscious minds psychic equilibrium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set

Current estimates suggest that the average person is bombarded with over 3,000 advertisements per day.

The acclaimed movie Bowling for Columbine revealed that news broadcasts indeed promote fear-based news stories to increase audience shares.

Which of the following is not a suggested tip for reframing?

What does Carl Jung consider the foundation for all success?

What is one of the best ways to increase your tolerance to negative media?

How many steps are there to developing your mastery of reframing and optimism?

Which of the following is not a good example of an empowering affirmation?

Tier I thinking is better than Tier II thinking.

Acceptance is:

Over the years the federal government has been accused of using the media to fan the flames of anxiety, specifically by which strategy?

If you were to eavesdrop on your conscious thoughts, you might be surprised to hear:

Reframing can best be summed up as:

About how many advertisements per day do current estimates suggest the average person is bombarded with?

The concept of a self-fulfilling prophecy suggests that our thoughts, attitudes, and perceptions tend to shape our future.

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences and give an example to support each definition. A. Attitude of gratitude B. Positive affirmations C. Reframing

Renowned psychologist Carl Jung called the stress between the conscious and unconscious minds psychic equilibrium.

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

Comic Relief: The Healing Power of Humor

Simple Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries

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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