Exam 7: Understanding Mental Health: From Brain Chemicals to Treatment Approaches

Binge eating disorder is characterized by overeating and purging.

Which type of therapy uses role playing and confrontation?

Extremely elevated mood and subsequent hyperactive behaviors characterize which one of the following?

A schizophrenic who experiences delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized behavior but lacks other specific symptoms is classified as which of the following types?

According to Maslow, what motivates behavior?

Which of the following is NOT an effective way to predict and prevent violent acts such as the massacre at Virginia Tech University?

According to Maslow, if ______ needs are met, people are then motivated by higher needs.

Fears of specific events, objects, or situations are symptomatic of which of the following?

Which type of psychotherapy subjects the client to unpleasant stimuli after the client displays undesirable behavior?

What term is used to describe the influence of the mind on the way the body functions?

Motivation is forceful behavior with the intent to dominate.

Systematic desensitization therapy employs relaxation and visualization.

How one feels about one's qualities and attributes is called

Excessive worry, apprehension, fear, and panic characterize which of the following?

According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, which personal or social problem costs the United States more than $224 billion each year in medical care, rehabilitation, and loss of productivity?

Which SSRI drug was the subject of advertising in 2004 that the FDA considered misleading?

What is the name of the chemical messengers in the body that influence neurotransmitters in the brain?

An individual committing suicide after the loss of a parent or partner is an example of which type of suicide?

It is estimated that 16 percent of Americans experience a major depressive episode at some point during their lifetime.

The National Mental Health Association has identified ten characteristics of people who are mentally healthy. List at least seven of these characteristics.