Question 1

People with bipolar disorder display a limited range of emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?

Accepted Answer

A) About 2-3 percent of college students report having been diagnosed with or treated for depression in an average year. 
B) The majority of students do not feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. 
C) Many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a counselor. 
D) Depression among college students is typically a temporary issue and not a major barrier to academic success. 
A) About 2-3 percent of college students report having been diagnosed with or treated for depression in an average year. 
B) The majority of students do not feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. 
C) Many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a counselor. 
D) Depression among college students is typically a temporary issue and not a major barrier to academic success. C

Question 3

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) malfunction of the thyroid gland. 
B) a lack of social interaction. 
C) too much external stimuli. 
D) reduced exposure to sunlight. 
A) malfunction of the thyroid gland. 
B) a lack of social interaction. 
C) too much external stimuli. 
D) reduced exposure to sunlight. D

Question 4

A type of mental illness that involves inflexible patterns of thought that,in many cases,lead to 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.

Question 5

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) a phobia. 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) schizophrenia. 
A) a phobia. 
B) post-traumatic stress disorder. 
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
D) schizophrenia.

Question 6

The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud's theories is a

Accepted Answer

A) clinical psychologist. 
B) psychoanalyst. 
C) social worker. 
D) psychiatrist. 
A) clinical psychologist. 
B) psychoanalyst. 
C) social worker. 
D) psychiatrist.

Question 7

Psychologically healthy people

Accepted Answer

A) engage in vengeful acts. 
B) never think a negative thought. 
C) make time for others but not themselves. 
D) feel comfortable interacting with others. 
A) engage in vengeful acts. 
B) never think a negative thought. 
C) make time for others but not themselves. 
D) feel comfortable interacting with others.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

A term used to encompass mental,emotional,social,and spiritual dimensions of health is

Accepted Answer

A) socioemotional. 
B) holistic. 
C) psychiatric. 
D) psychological. 
A) socioemotional. 
B) holistic. 
C) psychiatric. 
D) psychological.

Question 10

Our personalities can be altered through behavior change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts,feelings,moods,and behavior to the extent that it interferes with daily life is

Accepted Answer

A) neuroticism. 
B) mental illness. 
C) neurological impairment. 
D) cognitive disorder. 
A) neuroticism. 
B) mental illness. 
C) neurological impairment. 
D) cognitive disorder.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?

Accepted Answer

A) They frequently experience guilt. 
B) They avoid new experiences. 
C) They value human diversity. 
D) They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations. 
A) They frequently experience guilt. 
B) They avoid new experiences. 
C) They value human diversity. 
D) They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.

Question 13

According to the PERMA model,which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?

Accepted Answer

A) Start seeing a therapist who can help you recall early traumas that may be blocking your personal growth. 
B) Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort. 
C) Vent to all your friends on a regular basis to remind them of what you are going through. 
D) Indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while to reward and calm yourself. 
A) Start seeing a therapist who can help you recall early traumas that may be blocking your personal growth. 
B) Set realistic goals and pursue them with effort. 
C) Vent to all your friends on a regular basis to remind them of what you are going through. 
D) Indulge in unhealthy foods once in a while to reward and calm yourself.

Question 14

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)often have difficulty

Accepted Answer

A) completing tasks. 
B) remembering their name. 
C) being spontaneous. 
D) gaining weight. 
A) completing tasks. 
B) remembering their name. 
C) being spontaneous. 
D) gaining weight.

Question 15

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 16

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of

Accepted Answer

A) medication and psychotherapy. 
B) medication and light therapy. 
C) light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. 
D) psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy. 
A) medication and psychotherapy. 
B) medication and light therapy. 
C) light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy. 
D) psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy.

Question 17

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 18

An awareness of what others might be going through is called

Accepted Answer

A) self-awareness. 
B) openness. 
C) extroversion. 
D) empathy. 
A) self-awareness. 
B) openness. 
C) extroversion. 
D) empathy.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Accepted Answer

A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. 
B) Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. 
C) A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. 
D) Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs. 
A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher-level needs. 
B) Social needs are the most basic and essential needs. 
C) A self-actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential. 
D) Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs.

Question 20

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time.Keisha is displaying

Accepted Answer

A) a dysfunctional response. 
B) low self-esteem. 
C) poor self-control. 
D) clinical depression. 
A) a dysfunctional response. 
B) low self-esteem. 
C) poor self-control. 
D) clinical depression.

Exam 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

People with bipolar disorder display a limited range of emotions.

Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)is associated with

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

A person who experiences flashbacks after a violent mugging might be suffering from

The mental health professional whose treatment is most likely to be based on Freud's theories is a

Psychologically healthy people

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

A term used to encompass mental,emotional,social,and spiritual dimensions of health is

Our personalities can be altered through behavior change.

The general term for a disorder that disrupts thoughts,feelings,moods,and behavior to the extent that it interferes with daily life is

Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?

According to the PERMA model,which of the following strategies is most likely to enhance your well-being?

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)often have difficulty

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

Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of

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

An awareness of what others might be going through is called

Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time.Keisha is displaying

Accessing Your Health

Focus On: Improving Your Financial Health

Focus On: Cultivating Your Spiritual Health

Managing Stress and Coping With Lifes Challenges

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Preventing Violence and Injury

Connecting and Communicating in the Modern World

Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality

Considering Your Reproductive Choices

Recognizing and Avoiding Addiction and Drug Abuse

Drinking Alcohol Responsibly and Ending Tobacco Use

Nutrition: Eating for a Healthier You

Reaching and Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Focus On: Enhancing Your Body Image

Improving Your Personal Fitness

Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Focus On: Minimizing Your Risk for Diabetes

Protecting Against Infectious Diseases and Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Preparing for Aging, Death, and Dying

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Making Smart Health Care Choices

Focus On: Understanding Complementary and Integrative Health

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