Deck 5: Mental and Emotional Health

Question 1

Health status can be affected by the social emotional environment. List three ways that a positive social-emotional environment can increase health status.

Answer 1

No Answer

Question 2

There are two responses to stressors. List and describe each response.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

Discuss ways in which social media might be used as a tool to prevent suicide.

Answer 3

No Answer

Question 4

What are the SEL competencies?

Question 5

Which of the following is most important to the development of character?

A) self-control
B) socialization
C) religious faith
D) health knowledge

Question 6

Positive self-esteem is important to health because

A) people are then more likely to take responsibility for their health.
B) people with high self-esteem experience less adversity.
C) it increases health knowledge.
D) it increases intelligence.

Question 7

Sashi has difficulty with some of her classmates, who often tease and criticize her. The most practical strategy to improve her social-emotional environment would be to

A) change schools.
B) fight back against the troublemakers.
C) ignore the criticism and engage in positive self-talk.
D) attempt to empathize with her critics in order to understand their behavior.

Question 8

All of the personal characteristics listed below promote good health except

A) confidence.
B) aggressiveness.
C) optimism.
D) sincerity.

Question 9

Which of the following most clearly characterizes mental health?

A) compulsion
B) introversion
C) intelligence
D) alertness

Question 10

Tom is addicted to exercise. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

A) He has a genetic weakness that makes him exercise.
B) Exercise has made organic changes in his body.
C) He can easily quit exercise if he wants to.
D) He feels a compelling need for exercise.

Question 11

Young people who are addicted to social media may experience all of the following except

A) depression.
B) fatigue.
C) an increased amount of face-to-face socialization.
D) anxiety.

Question 12

All of the following are characteristic of depression except

A) fatigue.
B) hallucinations.
C) persistent sadness.
D) change in appetite.

Question 13

The purpose of active listening techniques is to communicate

A) understanding.
B) disagreement.
C) agreement.
D) objectivity.

Question 14

What is the purpose of keeping an anger self-inventory?

A) to determine where fault lies
B) to "blow off steam" harmlessly
C) to cast a humorous light on the situation
D) to examine why one is angry and whether it is justified

Question 15

The general adaptation syndrome, although a normal response to stress, can endanger health because

A) it can result in physical exhaustion.
B) it leads to psychosomatic disease.
C) you cannot influence its effects.
D) it can become addictive.

Question 16

Which of the following techniques attacks the causes of stress?

A) using responsible decision-making skills
B) talking with friends about the stressor
C) performing relaxation exercises
D) helping others

Question 17

Tonya, a sixth grader, has been diagnosed with major depression. Which of the following is most likely to be true?

A) She will probably go to foster care.
B) She will receive further medical treatment.
C) She will be removed from the regular classroom.
D) She will need others' encouragement to practice healthy behaviors.

Question 18

Which of the following is a common warning sign for suicide?

A) aggressive helping behavior
B) extreme religious conversion
C) frequent talk about death and dying
D) extreme concern with personal appearance

Question 19

Which of the following is true about grieving?

A) You cannot focus on healthy behaviors while grieving.
B) There are no behavior patterns that apply to all cases.
C) Recognizing the common stages will speed healing.
D) Crying is usually counterproductive.

Question 20

Moderation is considered a reflection of character.

Question 21

To improve your social-emotional environment, avoid contact with people who put you down.

Question 22

Ambition, confidence, and persistence are personality characteristics that promote good health.

Question 23

An eating disorder is caused mainly by a nutritional imbalance.

Question 24

A physical disorder that is caused by emotional responses is called a psychosomatic disease.

Question 25

Some people's problems with excessive anger are related to insufficient brain serotonin levels.

Question 26

The involvement of others usually has little effect on stress management.

Question 27

There is no known hereditary influence on depression.

Question 28

It is common for a grieving person to become angry about her situation.

Question 29

"Facebook depression" is experienced when a young person does not have access to Facebook or other social media.