Question 1

Distinguish between mental illness and mental health problems.

Accepted Answer

Mental illness and mental health problems are often used interchangeably, but they are actually different concepts. Mental illness refers to a diagnosable condition that significantly impairs a person's cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning. These conditions are often chronic and can require ongoing treatment and management. Examples of mental illnesses include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

On the other hand, mental health problems refer to a broader range of issues that may affect a person's emotional well-being and functioning, but may not necessarily meet the criteria for a specific mental illness. These problems can include stress, grief, relationship issues, and low self-esteem. While they may cause distress and impact daily life, they are not always severe or long-lasting.

In summary, mental illness is a specific diagnosable condition that significantly impairs functioning, while mental health problems encompass a wider range of issues that may affect emotional well-being but may not meet the criteria for a specific mental illness. Both mental illness and mental health problems require attention and support, but they differ in their severity and specific characteristics.

Question 2

-Based on the figure above (from the study by Bahrke & Morgan, 1978), which of the following can be said about the effect of exercise on state anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meditation reduces anxiety better than exercise or control (quiet rest). 
B)  Exercise reduces anxiety better than meditation or control (quiet rest). 
C)  Exercise and meditation reduce anxiety better than control (quiet rest). 
D)  Exercise, meditation, and control (quiet rest) are equally effective in reducing anxiety. 
A)  Meditation reduces anxiety better than exercise or control (quiet rest). 
B)  Exercise reduces anxiety better than meditation or control (quiet rest). 
C)  Exercise and meditation reduce anxiety better than control (quiet rest). 
D)  Exercise, meditation, and control (quiet rest) are equally effective in reducing anxiety. D

Question 3

With respect to mental health/illness, what does the best epidemiological evidence suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  One in 5 Americans has a mental disorder in any one year. 
B)  Mental illness is relatively rare in women aged 18-45 years. 
C)  Mental health problems are more prevalent in males. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  One in 5 Americans has a mental disorder in any one year. 
B)  Mental illness is relatively rare in women aged 18-45 years. 
C)  Mental health problems are more prevalent in males. 
D)  All of the above A

Question 4

Fit individuals tend to have less anxiety than unfit individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Prevalence rates for anxiety disorders are higher in males than females:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The body releases many different hormones into the bloodstream in response to exercise. Which of the following is a morphine-like chemical thought to be the reason for the psychological changes seen with exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endorphins 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  MHPG 
D)  Neurotransmitters 
A)  Endorphins 
B)  Norepinephrine 
C)  MHPG 
D)  Neurotransmitters

Question 7

Describe the mechanism you believe best explains how exercise leads to anxiety reduction.

Accepted Answer

There are several mechanisms that may ex

Question 8

Compared to the research literature with non-clinical anxiety, there is an extensive literature examining exercise with clinical anxiety disorders:

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which is true of the anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of an acute bout of exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  They seem to last 30 minutes to 1 hour. 
B)  They seem to last 2 to 4 hours. 
C)  They occur only immediately following the exercise. 
D)  They last for days and even weeks. 
A)  They seem to last 30 minutes to 1 hour. 
B)  They seem to last 2 to 4 hours. 
C)  They occur only immediately following the exercise. 
D)  They last for days and even weeks.

Question 10

In four separate cross-sectional epidemiological studies examining the link between exercise and anxiety, Stevens and colleagues (1988) found which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Better mental health was unrelated to the level of physical activity. 
B)  Fewer symptoms of anxiety were seen with greater levels of physical activity. 
C)  Individuals who were more sedentary had more anxiety symptoms. 
D)  Both B and C 
A)  Better mental health was unrelated to the level of physical activity. 
B)  Fewer symptoms of anxiety were seen with greater levels of physical activity. 
C)  Individuals who were more sedentary had more anxiety symptoms. 
D)  Both B and C

Question 11

Mental health is defined as a state of successful performance of mental function. The level of positive/negative mental health can be determined by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resultant level of productive activities 
B)  Fulfilling relationships with other people 
C)  Ability to adapt to change and to cope with adversity 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Resultant level of productive activities 
B)  Fulfilling relationships with other people 
C)  Ability to adapt to change and to cope with adversity 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

Which of the following types of exercise reliably reduce non-clinical levels of state anxiety?

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance training 
B)  Stretching and flexibility 
C)  Aerobic exercise 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Resistance training 
B)  Stretching and flexibility 
C)  Aerobic exercise 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

Anxiety reduction following exercise has been shown for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-report measures of anxiety 
B)  EMG (muscle tension) measures 
C)  Cardiovascular (HR, BP) measures 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Self-report measures of anxiety 
B)  EMG (muscle tension) measures 
C)  Cardiovascular (HR, BP) measures 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

What is known, from cross-sectional and prospective studies, regarding the association between (lack of) activity and anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Cross-sectional and prospective studies

Question 15

If, on a questionnaire measure of anxiety, individuals are asked to respond based on how they generally feel, which of the following is the questionnaire assessing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stress 
B)  State anxiety 
C)  Trait anxiety 
D)  Neuroticism 
A)  Stress 
B)  State anxiety 
C)  Trait anxiety 
D)  Neuroticism

Question 16

Regarding anxiety, which of the following most completely captures the range of symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unpleasant feelings, changes in cognitions, and changes in behavior 
B)  Changes in cognitions, bodily symptoms, and changes in behavior 
C)  Unpleasant feelings, bodily symptoms, changes in cognitions, and changes in behavior 
D)  Unpleasant feelings, bodily symptoms, changes in cognitions, changes in behavior, and vigilance 
A)  Unpleasant feelings, changes in cognitions, and changes in behavior 
B)  Changes in cognitions, bodily symptoms, and changes in behavior 
C)  Unpleasant feelings, bodily symptoms, changes in cognitions, and changes in behavior 
D)  Unpleasant feelings, bodily symptoms, changes in cognitions, changes in behavior, and vigilance

Question 17

According to the most recent information available, it is known that in order to achieve reductions in state anxiety aerobic exercise must be performed for at least 20 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Panic disorder is a specific type of anxiety disorder. Some have suggested that exercise might actually induce panic attacks in panic-prone individuals, but others have disputed this. Based on the available evidence, exercise can be considered safe for individuals suffering from panic disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Exercise of sufficient intensity and/or duration will often lead to an increase in body temperature, which may have therapeutic effects. Of the following proposed mechanisms to explain the effects of exercise to alleviate anxiety, which is based on temperature change?

Accepted Answer

A)  thermonuclear hypothesis 
B)  thermogenic hypothesis 
C)  endorphin hypothesis 
D)  monoamine hypothesis 
A)  thermonuclear hypothesis 
B)  thermogenic hypothesis 
C)  endorphin hypothesis 
D)  monoamine hypothesis

Question 20

deVries and Adams (1972) compared the anxiety-reducing effects of differing "doses" of exercise with an anxiety-reducing drug and quiet rest. What was the outcome of this study?

Accepted Answer

A)  The less vigorous exercise condition was superior in reducing muscle tension. 
B)  The more vigorous exercise condition was superior in reducing self-reported state anxiety. 
C)  The anxiety-reducing drug was superior to exercise and quiet rest in reducing self-reported anxiety. 
D)  Both "doses" of exercise significantly reduced muscle tension better than the drug and rest conditions. 
A)  The less vigorous exercise condition was superior in reducing muscle tension. 
B)  The more vigorous exercise condition was superior in reducing self-reported state anxiety. 
C)  The anxiety-reducing drug was superior to exercise and quiet rest in reducing self-reported anxiety. 
D)  Both "doses" of exercise significantly reduced muscle tension better than the drug and rest conditions.

Distinguish between mental illness and mental health problems.

-Based on the figure above (from the study by Bahrke & Morgan, 1978), which of the following can be said about the effect of exercise on state anxiety?

With respect to mental health/illness, what does the best epidemiological evidence suggest?

Fit individuals tend to have less anxiety than unfit individuals.

Prevalence rates for anxiety disorders are higher in males than females:

The body releases many different hormones into the bloodstream in response to exercise. Which of the following is a morphine-like chemical thought to be the reason for the psychological changes seen with exercise?

Describe the mechanism you believe best explains how exercise leads to anxiety reduction.

Compared to the research literature with non-clinical anxiety, there is an extensive literature examining exercise with clinical anxiety disorders:

Which is true of the anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of an acute bout of exercise?

In four separate cross-sectional epidemiological studies examining the link between exercise and anxiety, Stevens and colleagues (1988) found which of the following?

Mental health is defined as a state of successful performance of mental function. The level of positive/negative mental health can be determined by which of the following?

Which of the following types of exercise reliably reduce non-clinical levels of state anxiety?

Anxiety reduction following exercise has been shown for which of the following?

What is known, from cross-sectional and prospective studies, regarding the association between (lack of) activity and anxiety?

If, on a questionnaire measure of anxiety, individuals are asked to respond based on how they generally feel, which of the following is the questionnaire assessing?

Regarding anxiety, which of the following most completely captures the range of symptoms?

According to the most recent information available, it is known that in order to achieve reductions in state anxiety aerobic exercise must be performed for at least 20 minutes.

Panic disorder is a specific type of anxiety disorder. Some have suggested that exercise might actually induce panic attacks in panic-prone individuals, but others have disputed this. Based on the available evidence, exercise can be considered safe for individuals suffering from panic disorder.

Exercise of sufficient intensity and/or duration will often lead to an increase in body temperature, which may have therapeutic effects. Of the following proposed mechanisms to explain the effects of exercise to alleviate anxiety, which is based on temperature change?

deVries and Adams (1972) compared the anxiety-reducing effects of differing "doses" of exercise with an anxiety-reducing drug and quiet rest. What was the outcome of this study?

Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Physical Activity Epidemiology

Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Understanding Exercise Behavior II

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 1

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 2

Personality and Exercise

Self-Perceptions and Exercise

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

Depression and Exercise

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

Cognitive Function and Exercise

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

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Exam 10: Anxiety and Exercise

Distinguish between mental illness and mental health problems.

-Based on the figure above (from the study by Bahrke & Morgan, 1978), which of the following can be said about the effect of exercise on state anxiety?

With respect to mental health/illness, what does the best epidemiological evidence suggest?

Fit individuals tend to have less anxiety than unfit individuals.

Prevalence rates for anxiety disorders are higher in males than females:

The body releases many different hormones into the bloodstream in response to exercise. Which of the following is a morphine-like chemical thought to be the reason for the psychological changes seen with exercise?

Describe the mechanism you believe best explains how exercise leads to anxiety reduction.

Compared to the research literature with non-clinical anxiety, there is an extensive literature examining exercise with clinical anxiety disorders:

Which is true of the anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects of an acute bout of exercise?

In four separate cross-sectional epidemiological studies examining the link between exercise and anxiety, Stevens and colleagues (1988) found which of the following?

Mental health is defined as a state of successful performance of mental function. The level of positive/negative mental health can be determined by which of the following?

Which of the following types of exercise reliably reduce non-clinical levels of state anxiety?

Anxiety reduction following exercise has been shown for which of the following?

What is known, from cross-sectional and prospective studies, regarding the association between (lack of) activity and anxiety?

If, on a questionnaire measure of anxiety, individuals are asked to respond based on how they generally feel, which of the following is the questionnaire assessing?

Regarding anxiety, which of the following most completely captures the range of symptoms?

According to the most recent information available, it is known that in order to achieve reductions in state anxiety aerobic exercise must be performed for at least 20 minutes.

Panic disorder is a specific type of anxiety disorder. Some have suggested that exercise might actually induce panic attacks in panic-prone individuals, but others have disputed this. Based on the available evidence, exercise can be considered safe for individuals suffering from panic disorder.

Exercise of sufficient intensity and/or duration will often lead to an increase in body temperature, which may have therapeutic effects. Of the following proposed mechanisms to explain the effects of exercise to alleviate anxiety, which is based on temperature change?

deVries and Adams (1972) compared the anxiety-reducing effects of differing "doses" of exercise with an anxiety-reducing drug and quiet rest. What was the outcome of this study?

Introduction to Exercise Psychology

Physical Activity Epidemiology

Understanding Exercise Behavior I

Understanding Exercise Behavior II

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 1

Developing Exercise Interventions: Part 2

Personality and Exercise

Self-Perceptions and Exercise

Stress, Stress Reactivity, and Exercise

Depression and Exercise

Emotional Well-Being and Exercise

Cognitive Function and Exercise

Health-Related Quality of Life and Exercise

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