Deck 2: Mental Health and Stress

Question 1

Research on positive psychology has led scientists to identify six virtues that "enable human thriving." One of these is

A)temperance.
B)competitiveness.
C)individualism.
D)zeal.

Answer 1

temperance.

Question 2

The ability to bounce back from an adverse event is known as

A)realism.
B)retribution.
C)resilience.
D)recognition.

Answer 2

resilience.

Question 3

Which type of intelligence involves self-awareness and sensitivity to others?

A)spatial
B)general
C)emotional
D)interpersonal

Answer 3

emotional

Question 4

Mentally healthy people tend to have

A)high-paying jobs.
B)high self-esteem.
C)a high percentage of risk factors.
D)a minimal support system.

Question 5

Which of the following is a warning sign or event that often precedes a suicide attempt?

A)acting normally
B)social isolation
C)decrease in risk-taking behaviors
D)a constant desire for companionship

Question 6

Scott, age 24, has withdrawn from most social contact and stopped dressing appropriately.When you speak with him, his conversation tends to make no sense.Of the following options, Scott is most likely to be diagnosed with

A)a generalized anxiety disorder.
B)a specific phobia.
C)an addiction.
D)schizophrenia.

Question 7

The highest level of Maslow's needs hierarchy is characterized by

A)constant self-absorption.
B)a profound sense of unworthiness.
C)a continuing drive to achieve more.
D)a state of transcendence and well-being.

Question 8

In the hierarchy of needs pyramid, the order of human needs progresses as follows:

A)safety and security; physiological needs; self-esteem; love and belongingness; self-actualization.
B)physiological needs; safety and security; love and belongingness; self-esteem; self-actualization.
C)physiological needs; safety and security; self-actualization; self-esteem; love and belongingness.
D)safety and security; love and belongingness; physiological needs; self-esteem; self-actualization.

Question 9

Which of the following is most strongly associated with better mental health?

A)isolation
B)optimism
C)intelligence
D)self-employment

Question 10

Which of the following is one of the most important factors in a mentally healthy life?

A)going to a top-10 college
B)getting married
C)social support
D)having children

Question 11

Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your

A)early twenties.
B)teens.
C)fifth birthday.
D)fortieth birthday.

Question 12

Jorge has always been a top student, but lately he doesn't enjoy school and can't concentrate, so his grades are far lower than they could be.With which of the following conditions is Jorge most likely to be diagnosed?

A)bipolar disorder
B)hypersomnia
C)major depressive disorder
D)panic disorder

Question 13

According to the spring 2011 National College Health Assessment, ____ percent of college students seriously considered suicide in the past year.

A)1
B)6
C)16
D)26

Question 14

The basic premise of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is that people will pursue their highest potential when

A)circumstances force them to do it.
B)they model the behavior of other successful people.
C)they can acknowledge all of their psychological faults.
D)their basic needs are met.

Question 15

A person suffering from depression commonly experiences

A)a lack of guilt.
B)improved concentration.
C)an unusual passion for hobbies.
D)fatigue.

Question 16

Geoff showers four or five times during the course of a day and washes his hands almost every time he touches something.Geoff's behavior most closely resembles symptoms of

A)agoraphobia.
B)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)a major depressive disorder.
D)a psychosis.

Question 17

Jenna sometimes "shops till she drops," meaning she shops on an exhilarating high until she crashes into a major depressive episode.Jenna's behavior is most common to which disorder?

A)obsessive-compulsive
B)depressive
C)bipolar
D)anxiety

Question 18

The approach to psychological research that, instead of studying mental illness, studies such things as happiness, character strengths, and healthy emotions is called

A)positive thinking.
B)positivism.
C)positive health modeling.
D)positive psychology.

Question 19

You are demonstrating a sense of self-efficacy when you believe you are

A)always right.
B)a good person.
C)more gifted than others.
D)in control of your circumstances.

Question 20

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?

A)Brain scanning technologies reveal abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia.
B)There is no hereditary risk in the occurrence of schizophrenia.
C)Behavioral therapies are the only available treatments.
D)People who are schizophrenic always hear voices.

Question 21

When a person with a physiological dependence on a substance needs higher and higher doses to achieve a high, that person is experiencing the characteristic signs of

A)a compulsion.
B)loss of interest.
C)tolerance.
D)withdrawal.

Question 22

The ________ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by a reduction in immune system functioning that will be temporary if the stress is over quickly.

A)exhaustion
B)alarm
C)fight-or-flight
D)resistance

Question 23

Which of the following statements displays "hardiness"?

A)"I don't know what to do-all of my professors are so difficult!"
B)"My new professor has it in for me.It will be easier just to drop the class."
C)"This class is hard, so I'll just do the bare minimum to pass."
D)"My new professor is difficult, but I know that if I work hard enough I'll learn a lot from her."

Question 24

Which part of the brain activates the stress response?

A)corticoid
B)cerebral cortex
C)sympathetic nervous system
D)hypothalamus

Question 25

Among Type A individuals, the trait that appears to be most harmful to health is

A)hostility.
B)infidelity.
C)self-esteem.
D)competitiveness.

Question 26

________ is a style of coping with stress that features a positive outlook, a sense of commitment, and a sense of control.

A)Distorted thinking
B)Visualization
C)Hardiness
D)Realism

Question 27

Which of the following is considered the least severe of the stress-related disorders?

A)acute stress disorder
B)adjustment disorder
C)bipolar disorder
D)post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 28

Iraq war veteran Mallory was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder based on the fact that her symptoms were

A)acute and disabling.
B)irregular and nonspecific.
C)hampering her readjustment to civilian life.
D)not apparent until a year after she returned home.

Question 29

Daily hassles, such as arguments and car problems, can cause health problems when

A)they coincide with a major stressful life event.
B)you don't have a period of recovery.
C)you forget to take an anti-anxiety medication.
D)they occur infrequently.

Question 30

Selye proposed the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model to explain

A)how organisms respond physiologically to stressors.
B)how different people respond differently to stress.
C)the difference between good and bad stress.
D)the effects of stress on our health.

Question 31

The body can no longer keep up with the demands of the stressor in the ________ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

A)alarm
B)exhaustion
C)fight-or-flight
D)resistance

Question 32

Long-term exposure to stress can damage the cardiovascular system by causing

A)sudden, dangerous increases in the heart rate.
B)excessive electrical activity in heart muscle.
C)chronic high blood pressure.
D)heart valve malfunction.

Question 33

An achievement orientation is associated with which personality type?

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

Question 34

The stress response is a series of ________ that occur in the face of a threat.

A)physiological changes
B)trained behaviors
C)threatening images
D)irrational thoughts

Question 35

Based on one survey of college students, approximately ____ percent feel that stress has affected their academic performance.

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

Question 36

Which system controls our involuntary, unconscious actions?

A)autonomic nervous system
B)sympathetic system
C)limbic system
D)autoimmune system

Question 37

Of the following bodily changes, which is associated with the stress response?

A)decreased blood pressure
B)muscle relaxation
C)slowed heart rate
D)increased metabolism

Question 38

Holmes and Rahe created the Social Readjustment Scale to measure a person's

A)ability to cope with stressors.
B)recovery from an acute stress disorder.
C)risk of developing stress-related illnesses.
D)risk of encountering environmental stressors.

Question 39

Kristi's friends all describe her as cool and less easily frustrated.Kristi most likely has which type of personality type?

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

Question 40

Which of the following personality types describes people who are impulsive, need to get things done quickly, and live their lives on a time schedule?

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

Question 41

Approximately half of depressed individuals seek help.

Question 42

________ are positive thoughts that one can write down or say to oneself to balance negative thoughts.

A)Affirmations
B)Distortions
C)Biofeedbacks
D)Achievements

Question 43

The concept central to ________ is to promote the flow of life energy throughout the body.

A)affirmations
B)biofeedback
C)yoga
D)t'ai chi

Question 44

Gathering of information about your heart rate, breathing, and skin temperature in order to recognize stress response symptoms is a technique referred to as

A)affirmation.
B)regulation.
C)biofeedback.
D)yoga.

Question 45

During times of high stress, college students tend to

A)stop paying attention to what they eat.
B)pay closer attention to healthy eating.
C)abandon sedentary activities such as listening to music, going to movies, and reading.
D)overeat or eat unhealthy "comfort" foods.

Question 46

Kathleen's brother passed away six months ago.Recently, Kathleen has been imagining herself having conversations with her brother as if he were still alive.What phase of bereavement is she most likely experiencing?

A)separation
B)numbness and shock
C)disorganization
D)reorganization

Question 47

In the United States today, it is unusual for people to live with undiagnosed mental disorders.

Question 48

Pessimists view failure as temporary and limited.

Question 49

The brain is fully developed by the time a child reaches puberty.

Question 50

According to Kübler-Ross, when a person believes he or she is in the process of dying, he/she passes through five stages.Which of the following is the linear order originally presented by Kübler-Ross?

A)anger; denial and isolation; bargaining; depression; acceptance
B)denial and isolation; bargaining; depression; anger; acceptance
C)denial and isolation; anger; bargaining; depression; acceptance
D)depression; bargaining; anger; denial and isolation; acceptance

Question 51

Mentally healthy individuals try to control irrational thoughts and levels of stress.

Question 52

"Executive functions" of the brain, including planning and organizing, are not fully developed until the early to mid-20s.

Question 53

The concept central to ________ is to calm the mind, cleanse the body, and raise awareness through activities involving posture, breathing, and body and mind awareness.

A)yoga
B)t'ai chi
C)biofeedback
D)affirmations

Question 54

Taking reasonable risks is part of being mentally healthy.

Question 55

IQ is one of the best predictors of success and happiness in life.

Question 56

Which of the following is recommended for someone who has just lost a loved one?

A)Set a time table for grieving.
B)Spend time alone, away from your social network.
C)Eat well, exercise, and get plenty of rest.
D)Focus on others rather than on your loss.

Question 57

It's been two years since Frank's mother passed away but he still finds that he has trouble concentrating on anything for too long and often feels tired.What phase of bereavement is he most likely experiencing?

A)numbness and shock
B)separation
C)disorganization
D)reorganization

Question 58

Social support can help protect you against illness.

Question 59

Bereavement typically involves four phases.Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases?

A)numbness and shock
B)depression
C)separation
D)reorganization

Question 60

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of grief?

A)lethargy
B)eustress
C)headaches
D)sleep disturbances

Question 61

It is not the stressor itself that creates health problems, but the body's natural responses to it.

Question 62

Hostility is related to coronary heart disease and may contribute to premature death.

Question 63

Ulcers are more of a psychological problem than a biological problem.

Question 64

People addicted to sex, Internet use, or shopping can experience a euphoria similar to that experienced with drug use.

Question 65

Individuals who self-mutilate rarely have a history of physical abuse or substance use, thus making it difficult for scientists to identify the cause of self-inflicted harm.

Question 66

Research has established that drugs cause addiction by operating on the "pleasure pathway" in the brain.

Question 67

One way to fight illness is to induce the relaxation response during moments of stress.

Question 68

Women usually develop schizophrenic symptoms earlier than men do.

Question 69

Studies indicate that antidepressants can increase the risk of suicidal thoughts in young adults.

Question 70

Immunity breaks down in the resistance stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

Question 71

As many as 90 percent of those who commit suicide have a mental disorder.

Question 72

Only mammals need sudden bursts of energy to fight or flee from situations perceived as dangerous.

Question 73

When a person stops using drugs, the uncomfortable symptoms that result are called tolerance.

Question 74

The most frequently prescribed drugs in the United States are painkillers.

Question 75

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by behaviors such as repetitive hand-washing.

Question 76

In the United States, firearms are used in 55-60 percent of all suicides.

Question 77

Major life events are more strongly related to illness and disease than are daily hassles.

Question 78

Female use of firearms to commit suicide has decreased in recent years.

Question 79

The symptoms of schizophrenia most commonly manifest themselves in childhood.

Question 80

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder usually appear immediately after the traumatic event.