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.   autonomy.
C.   self-esteem.
D.   assertiveness.
Question #2
The base level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs pyramid includes
A.   safety and security.
B.   self-esteem.
C.   physiological health.
D.   love and belonging.
Question #3
The psychological tendency to have a positive interpretation of life's events is called
A.   self-actualization.
B.   optimism.
C.   intimacy.
D.   pessimism.
Question #4
Students with higher levels of social support
A.   are increasing reporting overwhelming anger.
B.   will achieve higher grades.
C.   are less likely to experience psychological health problems.
D.   support are less likely to feel hopelessness.
Question #5
Which of the following physical changes has been shown to improve your psychological well-being?
A.   Setting long range goals.
B.   Avoid dealing with stressful social situations.
C.   Getting regular sleep every night.
D.   Magnifying the importance of small failures.
Question #6
Antidepressant medications are often helpful because they regulate
A.   social anxiety.
B.   core temperature.
C.   neurotransmitters in the brain.
D.   red blood cell production.
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.   producing excess serotonin in the brain.
B.   being the only family member to experience feelings of sadness.
C.   experiencing irregular hormone levels.
D.   high levels of financial and academic success.
Question #9
Which of the following is true of men and depression?
A.   Men are more likely to turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with depression than women.
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 than women to seek treatment for depression.
Question #10
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders
A.   are twice as likely in girls as in boys.
B.   can improve focus and attention to detail on the job.
C.   is always accurately diagnosed in early childhood.
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.   it affects twice as many men as women.
B.   physical symptoms, such as headaches, muscle tension, and difficulty swallowing often accompany the anxiety.
C.   its sufferers feel worry, anxiety and pessimism even when there is little or nothing to provoke it.
D.   it can be diagnosed when the symptoms last six months or more.
Question #12
A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder
A.   develop fear and loss of control after a traumatic event.
B.   is more likely to develop the disorder in adulthood.
C.   are more likely to have a germ related phobia.
D.   may continue to repeat rituals without gaining psychological relief.
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.   Medication therapy
C.   Behavior therapy
D.   Electroshock therapy
Question #14
People who intentionally injure themselves without the desire to die are exhibiting symptoms of
A.   no-suicidal self-injury.
B.   post traumatic stress disorder.
C.   schizophrenia.
D.   attention deficit disorder.
Question #15
Self-care includes all of the following except
A.   eating well.
B.   getting enough sleep.
C.   drinking alcohol to help deal with stress.
D.   exercising daily as a regular form of stress management.
Question #16
A mental health professional with a doctoral degree but not a medical degree describes which of the following?
A.   A counselor
B.   A psychiatrist
C.   A psychotherapist
D.   A psychologist
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 therapist's credentials and approach to therapy
B.   The experience the therapist has in helping others with similar issues
C.   The cost of therapy
D.   All of the answers are correct
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.   Overgeneralization
B.   Disqualifying the positive
C.   Minimizing
D.   Catastrophizing
Question #19
In psychodynamic therapy the therapist and patient explore
A.   how to identify distorted, negative thinking.
B.   unresolved issues buried in the unconscious.
C.   the patient's conscious behaviors.
D.   incorporating positive ideas.
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.   magnification.
B.   personalization.
C.   emotional reasoning.
D.   all-or-nothing thinking.
Question #21
Justine, who has ________ disorder, has periods of depression followed by periods of mania.
A.   bipolar
B.   attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
C.   generalized anxiety disorder
D.   schizophrenia

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