Health 011 - Principles of Healthful Living » Fall 2021 » Chapter 2 Study Guide

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Question #1
The capacity to make informed, un-coerced decisions is called
A.   realism.
B.   self-esteem.
C.   assertiveness.
D.   autonomy.
Question #2
The base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includes
A.   safety and security.
B.   physiological health.
C.   self-esteem.
D.   love and belonging.
Question #3
The psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life's events is called
A.   optimism.
B.   self-actualization.
C.   pessimism.
D.   intimacy.
Question #4
Students with higher levels of social support
A.   will achieve higher grades.
B.   are increasing reporting overwhelming anger.
C.   support are less likely to feel hopelessness.
D.   are less likely to experience psychological health problems.
Question #5
Which of the following physical changes has been shown to improve your psychological well-being?
A.   Getting regular sleep every night.
B.   Magnifying the importance of small failures.
C.   Setting long range goals.
D.   Avoid dealing with stressful social situations.
Question #6
Antidepressant medications are often helpful because they regulate
A.   neurotransmitters in the brain.
B.   red blood cell production.
C.   social anxiety.
D.   core temperature.
Question #7
Symptoms of depressive disorders can include
A.   maintaining good grades.
B.   feelings of euphoria.
C.   social withdrawal.
D.   expressing feelings of hopefulness for the future.
Question #8
Research has identified some of the potential causes of depressive disorders, including
A.   being the only family member to experience feelings of sadness.
B.   producing excess serotonin in the brain.
C.   high levels of financial and academic success.
D.   experiencing irregular hormone levels.
Question #9
Which of the following is true of men and depression?
A.   Men are more likely than women to seek treatment for depression.
B.   Men with depression are less likely to contract heart disease.
C.   Men do not experience any physical effects of depression.
D.   Men are more likely to turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with depression than women.
Question #10
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders
A.   is always accurately diagnosed in early childhood.
B.   are twice as likely in girls as in boys.
C.   can improve focus and attention to detail on the job.
D.   All of the above have been shown to have an impact on academic success rates.
Question #11
All of the following statements regarding generalized anxiety disorder are true except
A.   physical symptoms, such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty swallowing often accompany the anxiety.
B.   it can be diagnosed when the symptoms last six months or more.
C.   its sufferers feel worry, anxiety and pessimism even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
D.   it affects twice as many men as women.
Question #12
A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder
A.   are more likely to have a germ related phobia.
B.   is more likely to develop the disorder in adulthood.
C.   may continue to repeat rituals without gaining psychological relief.
D.   develop fear and loss of control after a traumatic event.
Question #13
To treat his fear of heights, Michael participated in a type of therapy that allowed him to focus on changing his habits, which may have improved his psychological health. Which of the following treatments did Michael most likely engage in?
A.   Acceptance and Commitment therapy
B.   Electroshock therapy
C.   Behavior therapy
D.   Medication therapy
Question #14
People who intentionally injure themselves without the desire to die are exhibiting symptoms of
A.   post traumatic stress disorder.
B.   schizophrenia.
C.   attention deficit disorder.
D.   no-suicidal self-injury.
Question #15
Self-care includes all of the following except
A.   getting enough sleep.
B.   exercising daily as a regular form of stress management.
C.   eating well.
D.   drinking alcohol to help deal with stress.
Question #16
A mental health professional with a doctoral degree but not a medical degree describes which of the following?
A.   A psychiatrist
B.   A psychologist
C.   A psychotherapist
D.   A counselor
Question #17
Justin is seeking the help of a therapist. Which of the following factors should he discuss with potential doctors before his first session?
A.   The experience the therapist has in helping others with similar issues
B.   The therapist's credentials and approach to therapy
C.   All of the answers are correct
D.   The cost of therapy
Question #18
Although Jenna has a 3.8 GPA, she doesn't believe she is a good student. What type of cognitive distortion is this?
A.   Disqualifying the positive
B.   Minimizing
C.   Catastrophizing
D.   Overgeneralization
Question #19
In psychodynamic therapy the therapist and patient explore
A.   the patient's conscious behaviors.
B.   incorporating positive ideas.
C.   unresolved issues buried in the unconscious.
D.   how to identify distorted, negative thinking.
Question #20
Sue failed the first test in her statistics class. She is now convinced she is a total failure and will never graduate college.
A.   personalization.
B.   emotional reasoning.
C.   magnification.
D.   all-or-nothing thinking.
Question #21
Justine, who has ________ disorder, has periods of depression followed by periods of mania.
A.   generalized anxiety disorder
B.   bipolar
C.   schizophrenia
D.   attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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