Deck 6: Physical Activity and Other Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Substance Use Disorders

Question 1

In a major review of international studies, approximately one in ______ respondents were identified as meeting common criteria for a common mental illness.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 7
D) 10

Answer 1

5

Question 2

The burden of mental illness and addiction in Ontario, Canada has been estimated as more than ______times the burden of all cancers?

A) 1.1
B) 1.3
C) 1.5
D) 2

Answer 2

1.5

Question 3

Meta-analytic evidence suggests a single bout of exercise results in an improvement in state anxiety compared with controls. Based on the results of Ensari et al. (2015), the effect would be best described as:

A) nonsignificant
B) small
C) medium
D) large

Answer 3

small

Question 4

The limited research suggests the relationship between physical activity and anxiety incidence is _________

A) positive
B) causal
C) bidirectional
D) inconclusive

Question 5

Based on research examining exercise and anxiety disorders, what statement best summarizes current knowledge?

A) Current evidence does not support the use of aerobic exercise as the primary treatment for anxiety
B) Current evidence suggests aerobic exercise is more effective than cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety
C) Current evidence supports the use of aerobic exercise as an effective primary treatment for anxiety
D) There is insufficient evidence to make any statement

Question 6

Which of the following is not a classification of a dependence syndrome?

A) Compulsion
B) Amotivation
C) Withdrawal
D) Salience

Question 7

Hallgren et al. (2017) found that exercise

A) Reduces daily alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms
B) Does not reduce daily alcohol consumption but improves fitness
C) Reduces daily alcohol consumption but not depressive symptoms
D) Does not reduce daily alcohol consumption or depressive symptoms

Question 8

Evidence currently suggests exercise may help smoking cessation in terms of the _____________effects of smoking cessation

A) acute and chronic
B) chronic
C) acute
D) long-term

Question 9

Exercise may be a beneficial mental health promotion strategy for the conditions in this chapter because it:

A) is good for physical health
B) likely has no negative side-effects
C) may be more accessible than other treatment approaches
D) can be promoted at a population level
E) all of the above

Question 10

A distinction is made between primary and secondary exercise dependence. Research suggests

A) Secondary exercise dependence appears more common than primary dependence
B) Secondary and primary exercise dependence have a similar prevalence
C) Secondary and primary exercise dependence are not common
D) Primary exercise dependence appears more common than secondary dependence

Question 11

The actual dosage of exercise to best promote mental health among the populations discussed in chapter 6 is ________

A) likely one that individuals can enjoy and sustain
B) one that fits with an individual's personal preferences and goals
C) in line with current physical activity guidelines
D) all of the above