Question 1

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought and in many cases, inappropriate behavior is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  personality disorder. 
D)  anxiety disorder. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  personality disorder. 
D)  anxiety disorder. C

Question 2

A person who experiences persistent and sometimes extreme emotional states is suffering from a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  personality disorder. 
B)  anxiety disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  chronic mood disorder. 
A)  personality disorder. 
B)  anxiety disorder. 
C)  post-traumatic stress disorder. 
D)  chronic mood disorder. D

Question 3

Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of disease on emotional health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  low self-efficacy. 
B)  low self-esteem. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  a victim complex. 
A)  low self-efficacy. 
B)  low self-esteem. 
C)  learned helplessness. 
D)  a victim complex.

Question 5

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of

Accepted Answer

A)  exhaustion. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  a chronic mood disorder. 
A)  exhaustion. 
B)  anxiety. 
C)  an eating disorder. 
D)  a chronic mood disorder.

Question 6

Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychiatrist 
B)  Social worker 
C)  Psychologist 
D)  Licensed family therapist 
A)  Psychiatrist 
B)  Social worker 
C)  Psychologist 
D)  Licensed family therapist

Question 7

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

Accepted Answer

A)  emotionally healthy. 
B)  mature. 
C)  self-actualized. 
D)  self-aware. 
A)  emotionally healthy. 
B)  mature. 
C)  self-actualized. 
D)  self-aware.

Question 8

Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have

Accepted Answer

A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  borderline personality disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder. 
A)  bipolar disorder. 
B)  borderline personality disorder. 
C)  schizophrenia. 
D)  generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 9

A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently pessimistic thought patterns is

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  learned optimism. 
D)  antidepressant therapy. 
A)  cognitive therapy. 
B)  behavioral therapy. 
C)  learned optimism. 
D)  antidepressant therapy.

Question 10

Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat or agitation are

Accepted Answer

A)  stress-induced disorders. 
B)  compulsive disorders. 
C)  mood disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders. 
A)  stress-induced disorders. 
B)  compulsive disorders. 
C)  mood disorders. 
D)  anxiety disorders.

Question 11

Lisa believes in a unifying force that gives meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  spiritual health. 
B)  social support. 
C)  religiosity. 
D)  emotional health. 
A)  spiritual health. 
B)  social support. 
C)  religiosity. 
D)  emotional health.

Question 12

Evidence suggests a weak association between emotions and physical health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Paulo has a persistent and unreasonable fear of spiders. He could be displaying symptoms of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  obsession. 
B)  compulsion. 
C)  phobia. 
D)  hysteria. 
A)  obsession. 
B)  compulsion. 
C)  phobia. 
D)  hysteria.

Question 14

A person who is content with life, usually feels good, and has an uplifting sense of inner peace is experiencing subjective well-being.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Psychological health is a complex interaction of

Accepted Answer

A)  personal experiences and thoughts of future events. 
B)  opinions and interpretations of past experiences. 
C)  thoughts of present and future events. 
D)  thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences. 
A)  personal experiences and thoughts of future events. 
B)  opinions and interpretations of past experiences. 
C)  thoughts of present and future events. 
D)  thoughts, feelings, and personal experiences.

Question 16

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  self-satisfaction. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-reliance. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  self-satisfaction. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  self-reliance. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 17

Which of the following situations would be likely to boost your self-esteem?

Accepted Answer

A)  Handling all of your personal problems alone 
B)  Expecting to get perfect grades every term 
C)  Keeping in contact with old friends and family members 
D)  Doubting your ability to succeed 
A)  Handling all of your personal problems alone 
B)  Expecting to get perfect grades every term 
C)  Keeping in contact with old friends and family members 
D)  Doubting your ability to succeed

Question 18

The current standard drug treatment for depression and sometimes for anxiety disorders is

Accepted Answer

A)  SSRIs. 
B)  SNRIs. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  NDRIs. 
A)  SSRIs. 
B)  SNRIs. 
C)  stimulants. 
D)  NDRIs.

Question 19

Writing down five positive traits about yourself and resisting your inner critic is an exercise in

Accepted Answer

A)  learned optimism. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  learned support. 
D)  self-efficacy. 
A)  learned optimism. 
B)  self-awareness. 
C)  learned support. 
D)  self-efficacy.

Question 20

You can expect a therapist to

Accepted Answer

A)  ask you about your history and various aspects of your life. 
B)  give you specific instructions on how to behave. 
C)  offer to hypnotize you. 
D)  limit you to just one visit. 
A)  ask you about your history and various aspects of your life. 
B)  give you specific instructions on how to behave. 
C)  offer to hypnotize you. 
D)  limit you to just one visit.

Exam 2: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought and in many cases, inappropriate behavior is a(n)

A person who experiences persistent and sometimes extreme emotional states is suffering from a(n)

Psychoneuroimmunology studies the effects of disease on emotional health.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of rejection and doesn't think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from

Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying symptoms of

Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

According to Maslow's hierarchy, individuals who have satisfied their basic needs and have attained their full potential are

Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have

A treatment for depression that involves correcting consistently pessimistic thought patterns is

Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat or agitation are

Lisa believes in a unifying force that gives meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating

Evidence suggests a weak association between emotions and physical health.

Paulo has a persistent and unreasonable fear of spiders. He could be displaying symptoms of a(n)

A person who is content with life, usually feels good, and has an uplifting sense of inner peace is experiencing subjective well-being.

Psychological health is a complex interaction of

Jose's belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of

Which of the following situations would be likely to boost your self-esteem?

The current standard drug treatment for depression and sometimes for anxiety disorders is

Writing down five positive traits about yourself and resisting your inner critic is an exercise in

You can expect a therapist to

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