Deck 4: Mental and Emotional Health

Question 1

According to Maslow, what is one's optimal level of emotional and mental health?

A) well-being
B) identity
C) self-actualization
D) self-reflection

Answer 1

self-actualization

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about depression?

A) Depression is not very common in the United States.
B) Feeling "blue" and depression are one and the same.
C) Most people who are depressed just have to live with it since it is not a curable disease.
D) People who are depressed may sometimes feel depressed for no apparent reason.

Answer 2

People who are depressed may sometimes feel depressed for no apparent reason.

Question 3

What are nerve endings that receive stimuli from the sense organs?

A) receptors
B) dendrites
C) hormones
D) nodes

Answer 3

receptors

Question 4

Which of the following describes people who are optimistic?

A) They focus more on the barriers and pitfalls in life.
B) They often see a glass of water as "half full."
C) They are full of pride.
D) They always expect to fail.

Question 5

Your heredity, personal experiences, and social environment make up which of the following?

A) your self-esteem
B) your identity
C) your mental health
D) your social network

Question 6

What was the purpose of asylums in the 1700s?

A) to separate those who were mentally ill from the rest of the population
B) to cure those who were mentally ill
C) to provide affordable mental health services to the poor
D) to heal those who were physically ill

Question 7

Which of the following is considered a defense mechanism?

A) crying
B) shopping
C) daydreaming
D) exercising

Question 8

The human brain contains which of the following?

A) protease enzymes and hydrochloric acid
B) neurons and neurotransmitters
C) the sympathetic nervous system
D) pure muscle

Question 9

Which emotion is one of the most difficult feelings to manage?

A) jealousy
B) anger
C) joy
D) accomplishment

Question 10

John has a mental illness. He lives at home, but visits a healthcare facility once a week to receive treatment. What is John's form of treatment?

A) home health
B) mental wellness
C) in-patient
D) out-patient

Question 11

Jenna has always been told she is a very talented musician. She has played in many competitions and feels very confident in her ability. Which of the following does Jenna seem to display?

A) authority
B) autonomy
C) optimism
D) self-esteem

Question 12

Which of the following may be most likely to contribute to mental illness?

A) income level
B) genetics
C) sense of humor
D) diet

Question 13

The basic needs in Maslow's hierarchy include which of the following?

A) safety, employment, and family
B) self-esteem, confidence, and achievement
C) creativity, morality, and spontaneity
D) food, water, and shelter

Question 14

Which of the following is true about mental illness?

A) Mental illness occurs in about one in four adults.
B) Mental illness is more common in children.
C) Mental illness is only a problem in the United States.
D) Historically, mental illness has been viewed as more acceptable than physical illness.

Question 15

Which of the following is true about happiness?

A) Health and happiness are not related.
B) Happiness means different things to different people.
C) Emotional and mental health have little to do with happiness.
D) Happiness is measured by the number of friends you have.

Question 16

The ability to recognize an emergency situation and act accordingly is due to which of the following?

A) muscle memory
B) good common sense
C) cortisol
D) the neurons in your brain

Question 17

Deciding that you deserve to eat fast food today because you have eaten healthy all week is an example of what type of defense mechanism?

A) rationalization
B) fantasy
C) self-actualization
D) logic

Question 18

Your friend experienced the loss of a family member. However, after taking some time to grieve, your friend is able to bounce back and cope with the loss in a healthy manner. Which of the following is the ability to deal with such a distressing event appropriately?

A) identity
B) rationalization
C) actualization
D) resiliency

Question 19

Alcoholics may frequently use which defense mechanism?

A) assertiveness
B) honesty
C) denial
D) laughter

Question 20

Which of the following describes people who are mentally and emotionally healthy?

A) never need to ask for help from others
B) don't feel angry, sad, or depressed
C) are able to manage their feelings and meet the demands of life
D) are very emotional

Question 22

What is the difference between emotional health and mental health?

Question 23

When does post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occur, and what are the symptoms?

Question 24

Which of the following is often a common warning sign for people who are contemplating suicide?

A) having trouble eating or sleeping
B) increased productivity
C) switching jobs
D) choosing to exercise more

Question 25

Which of the following is true about suicide?

A) Suicide rates among elderly white males are particularly high.
B) Suicide rates among African Americans are higher than the rest of the U.S. population.
C) Suicide is not common among 15-24 year olds.
D) Most people who attempt suicide have some kind of phobia.

Question 26

Which of the following could be a symptom of depression?

A) frequent panic attacks
B) irrational fears of everyday objects
C) bursts of physical energy
D) loss of interest in what were previously pleasurable activities

Question 27

You have a friend who seems to show warning signs of being suicidal. What steps could you take to help them?

A) Try to convince your friend that his or her thoughts are wrong.
B) Call his/her bluff.
C) Ignore them and do not give them any attention.
D) Talk to your friend and allow them to express his or her feelings openly.

Question 28

Which of the following is true about anxiety disorders?

A) Most people suffer from an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives.
B) Excessive stress can trigger anxiety disorders.
C) Anxiety disorders do not usually run in families.
D) Anxiety disorders typically last 2-3 days.

Question 29

Give examples of two different types of defense mechanisms.

Question 30

Which of the following is a health professional who specializes in treating mental illness through counseling techniques/prescribing medication?

A) psychotherapist
B) psychologist
C) counselor
D) psychiatrist

Question 31

Extreme shifts in mood from feeling very low to feeling extremely excited could be symptoms of which of the following?

A) a phobia
B) bipolar disorder
C) generalized anxiety disorder
D) schizophrenia

Question 33

Describe Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Question 36

David has a fear of germs. He feels the need to repeatedly wash his hands and also engages in ritual behaviors as part of his daily routine. What disorder is David most likely suffering from?

A) obsessive-compulsive disorder
B) panic disorder
C) bipolar disorder
D) agoraphobia

Question 37

Rapid heartbeat, sweating, dizziness, and unexpected and repeated feelings of fear are symptoms of which of the following?

A) schizophrenia
B) depression
C) panic disorder
D) bipolar disorder

Question 38

Tracy finds herself very nervous around people. She fears that when she is in public she will do something to embarrass herself. Tracy most likely suffers from which of the following conditions?

A) depression
B) gamophobia
C) a social phobia
D) post-traumatic stress disorder