Deck 2: Your Psychological and Spiritual Well-Being

Question 1

Which characteristic describes an inclination to expect the best possible outcome?

A)happiness
B)assertiveness
C)optimism
D)altruism

Answer 1

C

Question 2

According to the textbook, an emotionally healthy person is characterized by the ability to ____.

A)routinely ask for help
B)adapt to a variety of circumstances
C)use logical thought processes
D)understand that the self should be the center of the universe

Answer 2

B

Question 3

According to the textbook, what is the most effective way to increase self-esteem?

A)meditation
B)exercise
C)friendships
D)positive thinking

Answer 3

D

Question 4

What does compassion for others and depth in intimate relationships most indicate?

A)spiritual health
B)emotional health
C)mental health
D)social health

Question 5

Self-compassion is most characterized by ____.

A)avoiding painful thoughts
B)engaging in negative self-talk
C)identifying personal inadequacies
D)recognizing discomfort as an unavoidable part of the human experience

Question 6

Which of the following most distinguishes emotional health?

A)feelings and moods
B)mental stability
C)thoughts
D)social well-being

Question 7

What is a key characteristic of mental health?

A)The ability to have many acquaintances
B)Being suspicious of the motivations of others
C)The ability to carry out responsibilities
D)Limited emotional reactivity

Question 8

Compliments, kudos, and encouragement most illustrate ____.

A)self-actualization
B)self-esteem
C)positive affirmations
D)emotional agility

Question 9

The term emotional quotient refers to the ability to ____.

A)understand yourself
B)use emotions to guide your thinking and actions
C)track how many times you get emotional or upset
D)have feelings and moods

Question 10

What field is most concerned with the "scientific study of ordinary human strengths and values"?

A)sociology
B)social psychology
C)positive psychology
D)cognitive psychology

Question 11

An example of optimism would be to ____.

A)have expectations for a positive outcome
B)perceive negative experiences as the norm
C)blame others when things go wrong
D)see setbacks as permanent

Question 12

Who popularized the positive psychology movement?

A)Sigmund Freud
B)Carl Jung
C)Abraham Maslow
D)Martin Seligman

Question 13

College students who rank high in conscientiousness are less likely to ____.

A)binge drink
B)wear seat beats
C)eat vegetables
D)keep a journal

Question 14

People with a high emotional quotient are more likely to ____.

A)work from home
B)exhibit signs of depression
C)effectively deal with stress
D)rely on "gut feelings"

Question 15

The genetic component that contributes to individual differences in contentment refers to one's happiness ____.

A)set point
B)quotient
C)disposition
D)effect

Question 16

According to Maslow, what is the most basic need for personality development?

A)self-respect
B)food and shelter
C)protection from harm
D)receiving affection

Question 17

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what will be achieved by individuals who function at the highest possible level?

A)marital bliss
B)terminal happiness
C)self-actualization
D)basic fulfillment

Question 18

Research suggests that true happiness is based on ____.

A)spending money on things that are pleasurable
B)spending money on bigger material things
C)having more education
D)surrounding yourself with happy people

Question 19

When comparing factors that encompass psychological health, which of the following most apply?

A)physical and mental health
B)mental state and social health
C)emotional and mental states
D)mental health only

Question 20

What are positive psychologists most likely to study?

A)wisdom and courage
B)love and hate
C)hope and trust
D)humor and resilience

Question 21

What percentage of people are happy just about every day?

A)2%
B)5%
C)10%
D)13%

Question 22

Individuals who are true to themselves and develop independence demonstrate ____.

A)optimism
B)autonomy
C)assertiveness
D)extroversion

Question 23

Inadequate sleep has been linked to ____.

A)weight loss
B)depression
C)low cholesterol
D)religious attendance

Question 24

To evaluate things, people, events, and oneself, a person should focus on which of the following criteria?

A)values
B)beliefs
C)religion
D)expectations

Question 25

Which is more likely to occur with sleep deprivation?

A)enhanced memory recall
B)weight gain
C)reduced stress
D)increased production of antibodies

Question 26

According to your textbook, spirituality involves ____.

A)having a sense of religiosity
B)identifying a basic purpose in life
C)giving to your church on a regular basis
D)praying at least once a day

Question 27

Most bad moods are caused by ____.

A)work
B)weather
C)genetics
D)diet

Question 28

Which statement best describes research on college students and sleep?

A)Male students generally have poorer sleep patterns than female students.
B)Female students experience more issues related to academic performance and sleep.
C)The sleeping patterns of male students improve over the course of the year.
D)Female students report better sleep quality than males at the beginning of the year.

Question 29

The ability to identify your basic purpose in life and experience the fulfillment of achieving your full potential best exemplifies ____.

A)emotional health
B)spiritual health
C)social health
D)intellectual health

Question 30

Forgiving someone is a ____.

A)sign of weakness
B)simple process
C)one-time thing
D)way to reclaim one's power to choose

Question 31

What percentage of people report experiencing a bad mood four out of every five days?

A)5%
B)8%
C)12%
D)17%

Question 32

The vivid-dreams stage of sleep occurs at which point?

A)non-REM stage 1 twilight zone
B)stage 3 delta slow-wave sleep
C)REM sleep
D)dozing-off stage during a power nap

Question 33

Which of the following translates into a capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves, others, and the world around us?

A)emotional intelligence
B)spiritual intelligence
C)intelligence quotient
D)emotional quotient

Question 34

An autonomous individual has a locus of control that is ____.

A)negative
B)internal
C)individualized
D)external

Question 35

One of the most effective "gratitude interventions" is ____.

A)composing an apology letter
B)exercising
C)giving gifts to people
D)keeping a diary of things for which you are thankful

Question 36

The most common complaint of college students is ____.

A)daytime sleepiness
B)insomnia
C)restless leg syndrome
D)sleep apnea

Question 37

During what stage does slow-wave sleep begin?

A)NREM stage 1
B)NREM stage 2
C)NREM stage 3
D)REM sleep

Question 38

What is a key difference between "spirituality" and "spiritual intelligence"?

A)Spiritual intelligence is grounded in old-fashioned morality.
B)Spiritual intelligence does not focus on a God above.
C)Spirituality is more based on "happiness and peace."
D)Spiritual intelligence is more value-oriented than spirituality.

Question 39

The ability to cultivate independence from familial and societal influences refers to ____.

A)mood management
B)autonomy
C)emotional quotient
D)identity security

Question 40

The technique of "reframing" refers to ____.

A)using humor in a negative situation
B)being independent in determining your attitude
C)developing an external locus of control
D)looking at a negative experience in a more positive light

Question 41

The top level of one's psychological health, once all other levels of well-being have been met, is known as ____________________.

Question 42

A CPAP machine might be particularly useful for someone suffering from ____.

A)sleep apnea
B)a circadian rhythm disorder
C)restless leg syndrome
D)insomnia

Question 43

What happens during REM sleep?

A)The large muscles of the arms and legs are paralyzed.
B)Blood flow through the brain slows down.
C)The eyes are not responsive to light.
D)Delta sleep occurs.

Question 44

When a person is said to be ____________________, he or she has independence and control of their life.

Question 45

Expecting a very good outcome in a situation is called ____________________.

Question 46

The effects of caffeine can linger for up to ____________________.

Question 47

The capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves is known as ____________________.

Question 48

The word forgive comes from the Greek word for ____________________.

Question 49

Positive thinking and talking is one of the most useful techniques for boosting ____________________.

Question 50

The term ____________________ refer to the criteria by which you evaluate things, people, events and yourself.

Question 51

According to your textbook, you don't have to believe in ____________________ to be spiritually intelligent.

Question 52

Your ____________________ health can be identified by your feelings and mood.

Question 53

About 50 percent of your happiness quotient is based on ___________________.

Question 54

A common sleep disorder that usually occurs among people who work odd shifts or switch from a day to night shift is ____.

A)circadian rhythm disorder
B)sleep apnea
C)restless leg syndrome
D)insomnia

Question 55

____________________ is the ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions.

Question 56

How many American adults suffer from a specific sleep disorder?

A)10 million
B)20 million
C)30 million
D)40 million

Question 57

Another name for REM sleep is ____________________ sleep.

Question 58

There are _______ stages of NREM sleep.

Question 59

Praying directly to a higher power refers to ____________________ prayer.

Question 60

According to the textbook, what behavioral method is most effective for people with insomnia?

A)phototherapy
B)cognitive therapy
C)aromatherapy
D)hydrotherapy

Question 61

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Appreciation for everything that makes life a little better

Question 62

After aspirin, ____________________ are the most widely used drugs in the United States.

Question 63

Explain the differences between the four stages of REM sleep.

Question 64

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Best predictor of college adjustment

Question 65

Discuss how having a spiritual life can enhance one's overall health and wellness.

Question 66

____________________ is a lack of sleep so severe that it interferes with functioning during the day.

Question 67

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Capacity to tap into the world around us

Question 68

A common dietary supplement sometimes used as a sleeping aid is ____________________.

Question 69

____________________ disorders are problems involving the time of sleep.

Question 70

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Anticipating positive outcomes

Question 71

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Fullest potential

Question 72

____________________ is the absence of breathing for a brief period.

Question 73

Discuss the factors that account for a person's happiness quotient.

Question 74

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Feelings and moods

Question 75

Explain the difference between possessing internal versus external locus of control.Provide an example of each.

Question 76

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Positive spin

Question 77

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Independence

Question 78

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Sustained emotional state

Question 79

Match the items with the most appropriate description:
a.values
f.emotional health
b.gratitude
g.reframing
c.mood
h.autonomy
d.self-actualization
i.optimism
e.spiritual intelligence
j.self-esteem
Criteria by which you evaluate others, and yourself

Question 80

Compare and contrast the characteristics that a psychologically healthy person might exhibit with those that a psychologically unhealthy person might exhibit.