Deck 3: Psychological Health

Question 1

The percentage of adult Americans that suffer from a diagnosable psychological disorder is

A)5-15 percent.
B)15-25 percent.
C)25-35 percent.
D)35-45 percent.

Answer 1

15-25 percent.

Question 2

According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:

A)physiological needs,safety,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
B)safety,physiological needs,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
C)safety,physiological needs,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
D)self-actualization,physiological needs,safety,maintaining self-esteem,being loved.

Answer 2

physiological needs,safety,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.

Question 3

The stages of Erik Erikson's model of psychological development are experienced

A)beginning in the teen years.
B)sequentially.
C)randomly.
D)simultaneously.

Answer 3

sequentially.

Question 4

Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous?

A)They don't express their feelings because of fear of disapproval.
B)They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure.
C)They act because they feel driven.
D)They are inner-directed.

Question 5

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

A)They are largely able to accept themselves and others.
B)They are outer-directed.
C)They do not trust their own senses and feelings.
D)They are autocratic.

Question 6

Which of the following statements is most TRUE regarding psychological health?

A)Being normal is the same as being psychologically healthy.
B)It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it.
C)Freedom from psychological disorders is a comprehensive definition of psychological health.
D)Psychological health is the absence of anxiety.

Question 7

The development of trust begins

A)in infancy.
B)in early childhood.
C)in adolescence.
D)in early adulthood.

Question 8

Alex,age 28,lives in a safe and friendly community,has a stable job,and is involved in a relationship with a loving and supportive person.According to Maslow,Alex has a chance of attaining

A)mastery in life accomplishments.
B)self-actualization.
C)psychological freedom.
D)autonomy.

Question 9

The conflict of Erikson's first stage of development is between

A)trust and mistrust.
B)freedom and responsibility.
C)inner-directed and outer-directed behavior.
D)autonomy and shame/self-doubt.

Question 10

People with acceptance usually

A)have a positive but realistic perception of themselves.
B)have a higher opinion of themselves than is healthy.
C)feel good about themselves but are not likely to live up to their positive self-image.
D)have big egos.

Question 11

Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

A)knowing the difference between what is and what one wants.
B)willing to accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe.
C)remaining focused on the idea of the way things should be.
D)not wasting energy trying to force people into the ideal picture of the way they should be.

Question 12

People not afraid to be themselves and be "real" can be described as

A)authentic.
B)creative.
C)intimate.
D)distressed.

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely to separate those individuals with psychological problems from those who enjoy good psychological health?

A)ideas and attitudes that vary from the norms
B)conforming to social demands
C)political dissension
D)denying the reality of problems

Question 14

An openness to new experiences is most closely associated with

A)self-esteem.
B)autonomy.
C)capacity for intimacy.
D)creativity.

Question 15

The ability to share feelings without fear of rejection from another is most closely associated with

A)acceptance.
B)autonomy.
C)capacity for intimacy.
D)creativity.

Question 16

Which of the following phrases is the best description of normality?

A)what most people do
B)the right thing to do
C)what most people should do
D)what people think they should do

Question 17

A 10-year-old girl learning about her capabilities in the classroom and on the playground would be in Erikson's stage of

A)industry vs.inferiority.
B)identity vs.role confusion.
C)autonomy vs.shame and doubt.
D)integrity vs.despair.

Question 18

Being self-actualized is characterized by

A)passivity.
B)good work habits.
C)good physical health.
D)realism.

Question 19

Being inner-directed is most closely associated with

A)acceptance.
B)autonomy.
C)capacity for intimacy.
D)creativity.

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

A)Psychological health is independent of physical health.
B)Psychological health is a myth.
C)Psychological health is freedom from disorders.
D)Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.

Question 21

Which statement is FALSE regarding the development of self-esteem?

A)It is based on experiences that occur within the family.
B)It is influenced by personality.
C)Rejected children may fail to develop feelings of self-worth.
D)Children knowingly build images of themselves based on the models of their parents.

Question 22

A person who expects failure and accepts it as deserved is called a(n)

A)optimist.
B)realist.
C)masochist.
D)pessimist.

Question 23

If you feel explosive anger coming on,you should

A)try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment.
B)replay scenes from the past to help act in the present.
C)permanently avoid the issue/person that is upsetting you.
D)do none of the above.

Question 24

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

A)"I wonder why my boss wants to see me? I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)"I'll have to start working on that next paper earlier."
C)"I won the speech contest,but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
D)"Too bad I missed the one problem through carelessness,but overall I did pretty well on this test."

Question 25

Expressing wishes forcefully,but not necessarily hostilely,describes being

A)aggressive.
B)assertive.
C)passive.
D)overbearing.

Question 26

Our early identity models are most likely to be

A)parents.
B)celebrities.
C)peers.
D)political leaders.

Question 27

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

A)giving up.
B)keeping a journal of self-talk.
C)recognizing failure.
D)use of defense mechanisms.

Question 28

Most college students identify _________ as their role models.

A)sports figures and politicians.
B)successful colleagues.
C)their parents.
D)their teachers.

Question 29

A part of assertiveness is characterized most by

A)aggressiveness.
B)honest communication.
C)dominating others.
D)getting what you want.

Question 30

Stability,as it relates to self-esteem,is best described as

A)a complete absence of mixed messages about oneself from others.
B)an integration of the self.
C)an unwavering positive self-image.
D)a necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.

Question 31

According to Erikson's stages of development,the conflict stage for a typical young adult involves

A)industry vs.inferiority.
B)integrity vs.despair.
C)trust vs.mistrust.
D)intimacy vs.isolation.

Question 32

Defense mechanisms like humor and substitution might best be described as

A)temporary means of coping.
B)effective solutions to minor problems.
C)personality characteristics.
D)age-specific responses to stress.

Question 33

People with established identities tend to do all the following,EXCEPT

A)form intimate,lasting relationships.
B)remain isolated.
C)share open communication.
D)love and be loved.

Question 34

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is

A)displacement.
B)rationalization.
C)projection.
D)repression.

Question 35

Maggie,a junior in college,is changing her major for the fourth time.She expresses frustration about her attempt to choose a course of study that reflects who she is and what her interests are rather than walking down the career path her family expects of her.According to Erikson,Maggie is

A)experiencing an identity crisis.
B)subconsciously rebelling against her parents.
C)afraid of making a commitment.
D)feeling overwhelmed by too many career options.

Question 36

A psychological defense by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

A)repression.
B)projection.
C)rationalization
D)displacement.

Question 37

All of the following are positive reasons to socialize,EXCEPT

A)fear of being alone.
B)enjoying the company of others.
C)meeting new people.
D)improving your personal knowledge base.

Question 38

A defense mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts or wishes are excluded from consciousness is

A)repression.
B)projection.
C)rationalization.
D)displacement.

Question 39

What is the defense mechanism that allows a false,acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

A)repression
B)projection
C)rationalization
D)displacement

Question 40

One's identity

A)is established early in life.
B)is a lifelong process.
C)rarely changes from year to year.
D)A and C

Question 41

An obsession is a _______________ thought.

A)rational,unwanted
B)cultivated,irrational
C)cultivated,rational
D)recurrent,unwanted

Question 42

People usually develop panic disorder in their

A)early twenties.
B)teenage years.
C)late adulthood.
D)early childhood.

Question 43

Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after

A)rape.
B)nightmares.
C)failure in school.
D)prolonged compulsive behavior.

Question 44

Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

A)a sudden drop in blood pressure.
B)a loss of physical equilibrium.
C)lethargy.
D)a depressed heart rate.

Question 45

Panic disorder is

A)a form of depression.
B)a mood disorder.
C)a characteristic of bipolar disorder.
D)a type of anxiety disorder.

Question 46

Psychological disorders may be a result of all of the following,EXCEPT

A)genetic differences.
B)exposure to traumatic events.
C)good coping skills.
D)life events.

Question 47

Repetitive,hard-to-resist actions associated with obsessions are

A)delusions.
B)phobias.
C)hallucinations.
D)compulsions.

Question 48

An example of a simple phobia is fear of

A)dogs.
B)public speaking.
C)interaction.
D)embarrassment.

Question 49

Fear of public speaking is actually a

A)fear of speaking.
B)fear of being observed by others.
C)simple phobia.
D)type of panic disorder.

Question 50

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats,pushing out all other thoughts,is called

A)obsessive compulsive disorder.
B)generalized anxiety disorder.
C)panic disorder.
D)simple phobia.

Question 51

Which of the following statements about fear is false?

A)It is a basic and useful emotion.
B)It is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
C)It is another word for anxiety.
D)It is a useful daily tool to cope with life.

Question 52

An example of an obsession is

A)constant hand washing.
B)repeating someone's name five times every time you see her.
C)concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake.
D)repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off.

Question 53

An example of a compulsion is

A)the impulse to hurt a family member.
B)anxiety about contracting HIV infection from a sneeze.
C)uncontrollable worry about an accident.
D)constant and repetitive hand washing.

Question 54

If you are dealing with anger in another person,you should NOT

A)react in a calm manner.
B)attempt to validate the other person.
C)accept the verbal abuse,as it is usually a temporary display.
D)disengage for the time being.

Question 55

Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders?

A)genetics
B)culture
C)biology
D)They all play a major part.

Question 56

Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

A)include reexperiencing the trauma in dreams and intrusive memories.
B)include seeking out anything associated with the trauma.
C)will often decrease in intensity,but will never go away.
D)usually do not include symptoms of depression.

Question 57

Which of the following is a social phobia?

A)fear of animals
B)fear of high places
C)fear of seeing blood
D)fear of embarrassment

Question 58

After the terrorist attacks on September 11,2001,PTSD was shown to have affected

A)survivors.
B)rescue workers.
C)television viewers around the world who repeatedly watch the images.
D)all of the above.

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

A)having a drink
B)reframing your thoughts
C)distracting yourself
D)having a cooling off period

Question 60

People exposed to a higher number of traumatic life events than others typically

A)have greater vulnerabilities to future traumas.
B)develop better coping skills.
C)have a genetic predisposition to these events.
D)A and B

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

A)a history of previous attempts
B)readily available means
C)addiction to alcohol or drugs
D)a high anxiety level

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a likely characteristic of a schizophrenic disorder?

A)auditory hallucinations
B)compulsive organization
C)delusions
D)deteriorating social functioning

Question 63

Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide?

A)multiple minor health problems
B)suicide of a family member or friend
C)increased social interactions
D)obsession with social causes

Question 64

Which statement regarding schizophrenics is false?

A)They may act to obey inner voices.
B)They are not at risk for suicide.
C)They may also have some form of depression.
D)They may require the help of a mental health professional.

Question 65

The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

A)serotonin;norepinephrine
B)serotonin;estrogen
C)estrogen;norepinephrine
D)endorphins;serotonin

Question 66

Of the millions of people suffering from clinical depression,only _______ seek treatment.

A)10 percent
B)15 percent
C)30 percent
D)35 percent

Question 67

A drug commonly used to prevent mood swings associated with bipolar disorder is

A)thorazine.
B)Haldol.
C)amphetamines.
D)lithium carbonate.

Question 68

Which of the following attributes best characterizes manic behavior?

A)classical depression
B)decreased sexual activity
C)extraordinary appetite
D)perpetual energy

Question 69

The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

A)serotonin.
B)acetylcholine.
C)dopamine.
D)leutine.

Question 70

Seasonal affective disorder

A)is more prevalent during the summer months.
B)is more prevalent among people living at higher latitudes.
C)has no effective treatment.
D)is more prevalent during seasons with more sunlight.

Question 71

Manic disorders are characterized by

A)high energy levels.
B)the individual's limited vision of his or her potential.
C)slow,slurred speech.
D)very focused thinking.

Question 72

The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective disorder is

A)psychotherapy.
B)light therapy.
C)hypnosis.
D)electroconvulsive therapy.

Question 73

Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following,EXCEPT

A)disorganized thoughts.
B)inappropriate emotions.
C)extremely high energy levels.
D)auditory hallucinations.

Question 74

Though ________ attempt suicide more often,________ succeed more often.

A)blacks;whites
B)adults;teenagers
C)women;men
D)Latinos;Asians

Question 75

Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression?

A)drug therapy exclusively
B)electroconvulsive therapy
C)psychoanalysis and amphetamines
D)drug therapy combined with psychotherapy

Question 76

Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?

A)Medication is not effective in treating it.
B)Schizophrenics can be logical in their thinking.
C)Schizophrenia is another name for "split personality."
D)An individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help.

Question 77

A treatment used for severe depression when other approaches fail is

A)psychoanalysis.
B)drug therapy.
C)electroconvulsive therapy.
D)herbal therapy.

Question 78

A delusion is

A)similar to an auditory hallucination.
B)a form of disorganized thought.
C)a firmly held,false belief.
D)an obsession with a fantasy.

Question 79

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

A)loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things
B)autonomy
C)obsession with exercise
D)increased social interaction

Question 80

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

A)too much sleep
B)disturbed sleep
C)poor appetite and weight loss
D)overeating
E)All are characteristics of depression.