Deck 3: Caring for Your Mind

Question 1

The ____ controls movement, balance, and posture.

A)medulla
B)brainstem
C)cerebrum
D)cerebellum

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The____ controls breathing, blood pressure and heart rate.

A)axon terminal
B)dendrite
C)brainstem
D)nucleus

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses.

A)axon
B)dendrite
C)neuron
D)glia

Answer 3

A

Question 4

What is one of the strongest factors that places college students at risk for mental problems?

A)sexual-identity crisis
B)stress
C)homesickness
D)romantic breakup

Question 5

____ serve as scaffolding for the brain.

A)Glia
B)Nuclei
C)Axon terminals
D)Neurons

Question 6

Neuropsychiatry is the scientific field that studies the brain and the ____.

A)body
B)mind
C)spirit
D)psyche

Question 7

Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior?

A)melatonin
B)seratonin
C)dopamine
D)monoamine

Question 8

How much does the average human brain weigh?

A)one pound
B)two pounds
C)three pounds
D)four pounds

Question 9

New brain cells are formed ____.

A)only in infancy
B)through childhood
C)until puberty ends
D)throughout one's life

Question 10

Chemicals that are released by the neurons to stimulate or inhibit the action of other neurons are known as ____.

A)receptors
B)receivers
C)neurotransmitters
D)glia

Question 11

Which age group has the highest rate of mental disorder?

A)18-25 years
B)26-34 years
C)35-44 years
D)45-54 years

Question 12

A person who has ____ personality may be more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels.

A)Type A
B)Type B
C)Type C
D)Type D

Question 13

A malfunction in the release of a neurotransmitter indicates that the individual will likely have ____.

A)abnormal thinking or feeling behaviors
B)major bipolar disorders
C)neuron loss and brain atrophy
D)dysfunction of the heart rate and breathing

Question 14

Which statement best describes sex differences in the brain?

A)Women's eyes are more sensitive to light.
B)Men hear a much broader range of sound.
C)Women have more neurons in areas responsible for language.
D)Men tend to respond more intensely to emotions.

Question 15

The basic working units of the brain are called ____.

A)glia
B)nuclei
C)axon terminals
D)neurons

Question 16

The brains of teens rely more on the ____.

A)brainstem
B)frontal cortex
C)cerebrum
D)amygdala

Question 17

Which condition is characterized by experiencing feelings of great energy and euphoria alternating with feelings of depression and despair?

A)major depression
B)panic attacks
C)bipolar disorder
D)acrophobia

Question 18

____ are the branching nerve fibers of a neuron that receive electric impulses.

A)Dendrites
B)Axons
C)Glia
D)Receptors

Question 19

Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders?

A)Whites
B)Blacks
C)American Indians
D)Asians

Question 20

Having consistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness are distinguishing characteristics of which of the following?

A)anxiety
B)phobias
C)major depression
D)panic disorder

Question 21

Which phrase best describes a compulsion?

A)an unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms
B)a recurring thought, idea, or image that is initially senseless
C)repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules
D)irrational, intense fear of certain objects

Question 22

The vast majority of people with schizophrenia are treated with ____.

A)psychotherapy
B)hypnosis
C)anti-psychotic drugs
D)hospitalization

Question 23

Generalized anxiety disorder is an unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms and lasts for more than ____.

A)six days
B)six weeks
C)six months
D)six years

Question 24

Schizophrenia is linked most to ____.

A)genetics
B)social conditioning
C)upbringing
D)traumatic experiences

Question 25

Which of the following would be considered the biggest risk factor for suicide?

A)substance abuse
B)obsessions
C)compulsive behaviors
D)gender

Question 26

Which statement best describes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

A)ADHD looks the same in adults as it does in children.
B)ADHD can effectively be treated with psychological therapies.
C)ADHD is usually outgrown by age 18.
D)ADHD can be treated with stimulants.

Question 27

What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights?

A)an SSRI
B)a psychiatric drug
C)interpersonal therapy
D)behavioral therapy

Question 28

Schizophrenia mainly affects one's sense of ____.

A)perception
B)feelings
C)sexual libido
D)reality

Question 29

An individual who feels the need to check and recheck repeatedly whether or not the stove was turned off is probably suffering from ____.

A)obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)bipolar disorder
C)generalized anxiety disorder
D)major depression

Question 30

Which phrase best describes an obsession?

A)an unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms
B)a recurring thought, idea, or image that is initially senseless
C)repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules
D)irrational, intense fear of certain objects

Question 31

How many American adults suffer from generalized anxiety disorder?

A)5 million
B)10 million
C)15 million
D)20 million

Question 32

Byron's heart is racing for no reason and he is hyperventilating.This is symptomatic of which disorder?

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

Question 33

The most common mental disorder in childhood is ____.

A)OCD
B)ADHD
C)depression
D)schizophrenia

Question 34

An irrational, intense, and persistent fear of certain objects is known as ____.

A)a panic attack
B)a phobia
C)anxiety
D)an obsession

Question 35

What percentage of autistic individuals also have another mental disorder requiring treatment?

A)35%
B)46%
C)57%
D)70%

Question 36

Claustrophobia is the fear of ____.

A)flying
B)closed spaces
C)heights
D)snakes

Question 37

Bipolar disorder is ____.

A)more commonly seen in men
B)not treatable
C)commonly referred to as dysthymia
D)marked by depression and states of acute irritability

Question 38

What is a characteristic symptom of a phobia?

A)reasonable fear of a specific object
B)ability to function normally despite a fear
C)recognition that a fear is reasonable
D)avoidance of a feared object

Question 39

What is the primary choice for treating panic attacks?

A)systematic desensitization
B)cognitive-behavior therapy
C)hospitalization
D)hypnotherapy

Question 40

Within how many minutes do panic attacks normally reach peak intensity?

A)5 minutes
B)10 minutes
C)15 minutes
D)20 minutes

Question 41

____________________ is the best treatment for relieving phobias.

Question 42

____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.

Question 43

A(n) ____________________ is a repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules over and over.

Question 44

____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.

Question 45

____________________ consists of mood swings that may take individuals from manic states of feeling euphoric and energetic to depressive states of utter despair.

Question 46

The ____________________ is the central part of the cell that is contained in the cell body of a neuron.

Question 47

Contrary to popular belief, ____________________ does not protect women from depression.

Question 48

____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.

Question 49

____________________ is the most common mental disorder in childhood.

Question 50

Some have proposed that people with a(n) ____________________ personality may suppress negative emotions such as anger.

Question 51

The master control center for the body is the ____________________.

Question 52

Which type of therapy strives to substitute healthier patterns for maladaptive patterns?

A)cognitive-based therapy
B)psychodynamic therapy
C)behavioral therapy
D)interpersonal therapy

Question 53

Which type of therapist is also a medical doctor allowed to prescribe medications?

A)social worker
B)psychologist
C)counselor
D)psychiatrist

Question 54

The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent higher than in men.

Question 55

The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.

Question 56

The____________________ plays a major role in coordinating movement, balance and posture.

Question 57

____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin levels.

Question 58

Which psychotherapy technique utilizes the patient's earliest experience and unconscious influences?

A)cognitive-behavioral therapy
B)interpersonal therapy
C)behavioral therapy
D)psychodynamic therapy

Question 59

Which type of therapist must be licensed in most states?

A)psychologists
B)life coaches
C)hypnotherapists
D)pastoral counselors

Question 60

The most common goal of psychotherapy is to ____.

A)eliminate all anxiety disorders
B)introduce the patient to alternative mood-mind products
C)relive past events
D)improve quality of life

Question 61

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Severe depression alternating with periods of manic activity

Question 62

Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would commit suicide.

Question 63

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Technique that emphasizes substituting desirable responses for undesirable ones

Question 64

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Social and communication impairment

Question 65

Define schizophrenia and describe five symptoms.

Question 66

____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression.

Question 67

Compare and contrast the symptoms and features of three types of anxiety disorder.

Question 68

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Technique used to identify a person's beliefs and attitudes

Question 69

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Sadness that does not end

Question 70

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood

Question 71

_________________________ medications have become the drugs of choice for treating depression.

Question 72

Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.

Question 73

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Techniques used to develop communication skills and relationships

Question 74

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress

Question 75

____________________ is based on the assumption that an individual's relationship to their family is vital for the successful management of their illness.

Question 76

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences

Question 77

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts is known as ____________________.

Question 78

Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.

Question 79

Match the items to the most appropriate description:
a.psychodynamic
f.psychotherapy
b.autism
g.behavioral therapy
c.cognitive therapy
h.bipolar disorder
d.dysthymia
i.interpersonal therapy
e.major depression
j.generalized anxiety disorder
Treatment designed to produce response by psychological rather than physical means

Question 80

Describe the anatomy of brain messaging, or how neurons "talk" to each other.Discuss the role of neurotransmitters and neurons in this process.