Deck 2: Achieving Psychological Health

Question 1

Which of the following is the BEST indication of an emotionally healthy person?

A) a tendency to respond to every situation, good or bad, with humor
B) an ability to remain calm and in control of one's emotions in every situation
C) a tendency to show a range of emotions that reflect life's "ups and downs"
D) a tendency to restrain one's happiness, knowing that bad experiences can happen at any time

Answer 1

a tendency to show a range of emotions that reflect life's "ups and downs"

Question 2

Which of the following examples of humor MOST clearly signifies emotional wellness?

A) when every situation can be presented in a humorous light
B) when day-to-day events are entered into with an underlying sense of humor
C) when it is restrained and carefully considered
D) when it is only used to poke fun at oneself

Answer 2

when day-to-day events are entered into with an underlying sense of humor

Question 3

April feels shy and often lonely when she attends parties. She should

A) develop her communication skills.
B) attend the party with people she is acquainted with.
C) have one or two drinks to make herself feel better.
D) only attend a party if she knows the people who will be there.

Answer 3

develop her communication skills.

Question 4

How are communication skills related to emotional health?

A) Good communication skills are indicators of good social interactions.
B) Emotionally healthy people must excel at communication.
C) Communication skills are based on emotional health.
D) There is no correlation between the two.

Question 5

Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

A) It is what is communicated by facial expression and body posture.
B) The way in which you breathe is a form of nonverbal communication.
C) It is not a powerful means of communication.
D) It is the more important aspect of the message being communicated.

Question 6

Which of the following is an important principle for effective verbal communication?

A) Speak quickly to give your message more impact.
B) If your argument is weak, raise your voice.
C) Provide as many details as possible.
D) Start on a positive note.

Question 7

When you have an important message to communicate, it is MOST essential that you

A) take the time to think before speaking.
B) be forceful.
C) seek feedback.
D) adopt a conversational tone.

Question 8

Which of the following would NOT be included in nonverbal communication?

A) facial cues
B) the environment
C) body posture
D) eye contact

Question 9

Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal communication?

A) body posture
B) personal space
C) eye contact
D) facial expressions

Question 10

Seth was upset at John's lack of consideration regarding a shared project at work. Seth wanted to share his feelings about the situation with John. As they talked, Seth realized that the conversation was becoming volatile and heated. What conflict management technique should Seth use?

A) Seth should acknowledge John's feelings.
B) Seth should watch his body posture.
C) Seth and John should agree to discuss this matter at another time.
D) Seth should use assertive communication.

Question 11

Abraham Maslow proposed that spiritual and creative growth occur after one's ________ are satisfied.

A) emotions
B) metaneeds
C) basic needs
D) long-range goals

Question 12

In Maslow's concept of emotional growth, the highest level of growth is

A) self-denial.
B) self-realization.
C) self-actualization.
D) self-determination.

Question 13

The first requirement to be met in Maslow's hierarchy is

A) safety needs.
B) self-esteem needs.
C) belonging and love.
D) physiological needs.

Question 14

According to Maslow, spirituality, creativity, and curiosity are considered

A) metaneeds.
B) basic needs.
C) essential needs.
D) fundamental needs.

Question 15

Your friend Walter recently lost his job and his apartment. He is living temporarily with his parents and seems quite cynical. According to Maslow's theory, what would be the BEST way you could help him start to rebuild his self-esteem?

A) Help Walter find a job and a place to live.
B) Direct Walter's attention to transcendent things.
C) Take Walter out to dinner so that he can forget his troubles for a while.
D) Introduce Walter to a young woman you think would find him attractive.

Question 16

According to the authors, which of the following is seen as one of the most important traits of a creative person?

A) nonconformity
B) persistence
C) independence
D) curiosity

Question 17

People who are creative tend to possess which of the following characteristics

A) confidence.
B) persistence.
C) humor.
D) spirituality.

Question 18

Which of the following people is most likely to be labeled creative? One who

A) is not detail oriented.
B) is always very well organized.
C) likes to solve problems.
D) likes to be in charge.

Question 19

An important benefit of spirituality is that it

A) keeps you humble.
B) discourages the use of drugs.
C) has been found to increase your psychological health.
D) provides a basis on which to judge the behavior of others.

Question 20

People with spiritual health

A) tend to be self-absorbed.
B) seek meaning and purpose in their lives.
C) tend to be anxious individuals.
D) tend to be egocentric.

Question 21

One of the benefits of mindfulness is that it enables you to

A) plan your day without interruptions.
B) accept yourself and your experience.
C) complete a simple chore.
D) concentrate on your breathing.

Question 22

Pessimism and low self-esteem tend to result from

A) personalization.
B) permanence.
C) pervasiveness.
D) learned helplessness.

Question 23

When an individual views a task as being hard, anticipates failing at that task, and subsequently performs poorly, they are experiencing which of the following

A) permanence
B) pessimism
C) low self-esteem
D) learned helplessness

Question 24

When you personalize events, you

A) blame oneself and have an internal explanatory style for negative events.
B) blame others and have an external explanatory style for negative events.
C) see yourself the way others see you.
D) change how you view the world.

Question 25

Which of the following chemicals is said to be deficient in people with depression?

A) melatonin
B) ACTH
C) beta endorphins
D) serotonin

Question 26

Your roommate Celine is normally an active person, but over the last two weeks she has remained in the apartment for several days. She won't talk to her friends when they call, and she seems to have no appetite. Celine is most likely suffering from

A) schizophrenia.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) clinical depression.
D) general anxiety disorder.

Question 27

The drug Prozac is

A) most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder.
B) highly effective, but also known for its many side effects.
C) an antidepressant used to treat depression.
D) being replaced in most cases by newer, more effective medications.

Question 28

Ellen is always moody and tired most days between late October and early April. She is most likely suffering from

A) seasonal affective disorder.
B) primary depression.
C) major depression.
D) dysthymia.

Question 29

A common symptom of seasonal affective disorder is

A) increased sex drive
B) fatigue
C) weight loss
D) insomnia

Question 30

Which of the following is TRUE regarding suicide?

A) Suicide is the leading cause of death for young adults 15-to-25 years old.
B) Asian Americans are the highest risk group to complete suicide.
C) Women tend to use more lethal methods to commit suicide than men.
D) Suicide occurs more often among middle-aged Americans.

Question 31

Bipolar disorder was previously known as

A) major depression.
B) manic depression.
C) dysthymic depression.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 32

Mel was recently found on a rooftop claiming that he could fly. The next time you saw him, he did not even get out of bed, claiming he was worthless and would be better off dead. Several days later, police catch Mel driving at high speeds in the wrong direction on a freeway. Mel's behavior is MOST characteristic of

A) bipolar disorder.
B) major depression.
C) general anxiety disorder.
D) obsessive compulsive disorder.

Question 33

Which of the following statements about suicide in the United States is MOST accurate?

A) Suicide is more a problem of the elderly than of young people.
B) Suicidal tendencies are distinctly different from other emotional disorders.
C) Suicidal symptoms include feelings of depression and helplessness.
D) Suicidal symptoms are hard to identify because they are usually well hidden.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with suicidal behavior?

A) having little or no support system
B) possessing a firearm
C) having a problem with drugs or alcohol
D) being easily distracted and irritated

Question 35

Bipolar disorder is MOST commonly treated with

A) drug therapy and psychotherapy.
B) shock therapy and lithium.
C) counseling only.
D) family and group therapy.

Question 36

Your friend Sue is talking about committing suicide. Which intervention strategy should you use to help her? You should

A) assume she is not serious and change the topic of discussion.
B) avoid the subject completely because it might upset her more.
C) stay with her until you can get further assistance.
D) argue with her that things are not that bad.

Question 37

Charlyce is always tired, tense, overreacts, and is always fearful things will go wrong. Her behavior is MOST characteristic of

A) acrophobia.
B) bipolar disorder.
C) a panic disorder.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about generalized anxiety disorder is MOST accurate?

A) People with this disorder can easily mask their symptoms.
B) People with this disorder tend to be lethargic and unresponsive to others.
C) People with this disorder appear to worry all the time about everything.
D) People treated for this disorder are typically cured.

Question 39

Carey has experienced intense and frequent bouts of excessive worrying over anything for the past six months. She is an individual with

A) panic disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) agoraphobia.
D) post-traumatic stress disorder.

Question 40

An emotional episode that features rapid pulse, heavy sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and the feeling of being out of control is probably a(n)

A) panic attack.
B) defense reaction.
C) obsessive-compulsive episode.
D) endogenous-depression episode.

Question 41

Which of the following is FALSE regarding panic disorders?

A) Many panic disorder sufferers feel as if they are about to die or are losing control.
B) A panic attack could last a few minutes or a few hours.
C) Symptoms of a panic attack can mirror that of a heart attack.
D) Sufferers generally perform repetitive behaviors to reduce the panic attack.

Question 42

The MOST effective treatment for panic disorders is

A) drug therapy.
B) counseling.
C) stress management techniques.
D) all of the above choices.

Question 43

A person who does unreasonable things like constantly washing his hands or constantly checking door locks is MOST likely showing signs of

A) major depression.
B) suicidal tendencies.
C) dysthymic depression.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 44

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder often begin

A) during childhood or adolescence.
B) at birth.
C) during midlife adulthood.
D) following an exposure to a traumatic situation.

Question 45

Aleesha was suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, but recently has been doing much better. Which of the following is MOST likely? She

A) underwent microsurgery.
B) underwent shock therapy.
C) was removed from her old environment.
D) is receiving behavioral and drug therapy.

Question 46

Michael believes he was kidnapped by aliens. He said he reported his kidnapping to the FBI, but they ignored him. Much of his conversation is impossible to understand. Michael is MOST likely suffering from

A) schizophrenia.
B) panic disorder.
C) general anxiety disorder.
D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 47

One of the defining characteristics of schizophrenia is

A) the repetition of meaningless behaviors.
B) profound distortions in one's personality.
C) a tendency to argue with everyone.
D) suicidal impulses.

Question 48

Which of the following statements about the treatment of schizophrenia is MOST accurate?

A) New techniques in psychotherapy have made treatments very effective.
B) Recent advances in drug therapy have made treatments very effective.
C) Most forms of the disorder respond to treatment similarly.
D) There is no cure for schizophrenia.

Question 49

Unlike other mental health professionals, psychiatrists are

A) medical doctors.
B) holders of doctorate degrees.
C) qualified to practice psychotherapy.
D) grouped according to their subspecialties.

Question 50

Biological and medical interventions are used by

A) counselors.
B) psychiatrists.
C) psychologists.
D) psychiatric social workers.

Question 51

Which of the following mental health care providers has a doctoral-level degree in counseling or clinical psychology?

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

Question 52

Which of the following is TRUE regarding counselors? They

A) can write prescriptions for their patients.
B) treat psychological disorders using behavioral therapy.
C) tend to focus less on talking about a patient's problem.
D) tend to work in clinics and schools and specialize in areas such as sexual assault and substance abuse.

Question 53

Psychodynamic therapy is based upon the belief that

A) faulty thinking patterns are the root of all problems.
B) treatment must focus on changing an individual's thoughts.
C) effective treatment must focus on psychological forces underlying a patient's problems.
D) effective treatment is based upon the learned optimism paradigm.

Question 54

The therapy that is based upon the belief that people, left to their own devices, will naturally grow in positive and constructive ways is termed

A) humanistic therapy.
B) solution-based therapy.
C) cognitive therapy.
D) naturalistic therapy.

Question 55

Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior therapy?

A) The therapy sessions are very expensive.
B) It focuses on the person's childhood years only.
C) It is a form of client-centered therapy.
D) It focuses on behavior modification rather than one's thoughts.

Question 56

Which form of therapy is especially effective in treating obsessive-compulsive, eating, and mood disorders?

A) behavioral therapy
B) cognitive-behavioral therapy
C) dynamic therapy
D) group therapy

Question 57

Which of the following BEST describes cognitive-behavioral therapy? It

A) focuses on changing thoughts in order to change a behavior.
B) features probing the unconscious mind for solutions to problems.
C) uses peer education to help discover solutions to problems.
D) features "acting out" one's emotions to dispel them.

Question 58

In which type of therapy are clients encouraged to envision a future in which their problems are no longer a dominant force in their lives?

A) dynamic
B) supportive
C) behavioral
D) solution-focused

Question 59

Which of the following statements about group therapy is MOST accurate? It

A) is less effective than one-on-one types of therapy.
B) is not a technique in itself, only an alternative to individual therapy.
C) has therapeutic benefits that cannot be found in the individual approaches.
D) is least effective in treating problems such as chemical dependency and eating disorders

Question 60

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a procedure which involves delivering a 90-volt burst of electricity to the brain and may be useful in treating which disorder?

A) schizophrenia
B) anxiety
C) obsessive-compulsive disorder
D) depression

Question 61

Due to the difficult nature of both diagnosing and treating mental illness, mental health professionals have been searching for new ways to address these problems. Recently, which of the following has been used to determine the course of treatment MOST accurately?

A) transcranial magnetic stimulation
B) brain pacemaker
C) electroencephalograms
D) ultrasound

Question 62

Techniques such as posture, eye contact, and facial expression are important components in nonverbal communication.

Question 63

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs is belonging and love.

Question 64

Maslow proposed that our "metaneeds"must be satisfied before our "basic needs."

Question 65

In general, highly creative people tend to have wide range of interests and a broad base of knowledge.

Question 66

Creative people are very concerned with what other people think of them.

Question 67

Learned helplessness is a theory explaining how individuals can learn how to feel powerless and defeated.

Question 68

Pervasiveness refers to whether you perceive events as specific or general.

Question 69

Pessimism and low self-esteem tend to come from blaming others and having an external explanatory style for negative events.

Question 70

The most effective treatment for depression is a combination of counseling and medication.

Question 71

Women commit suicide four times more often than men do.

Question 72

Postpartum depression can last from a few days to over a year.

Question 73

Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and panic disorder.

Question 74

Panic disorders are difficult to treat successfully.

Question 75

Fear of having a panic attack may cause agoraphobia.

Question 76

Social phobia is characterized by feelings of extreme dread and embarrassment in situations where one has to speak in public.

Question 77

Schizophrenia and multiple personality disorder are similar mental illnesses.

Question 78

Behavior therapy is also known as supportive therapy.

Question 79

Behavior therapy is especially effective for treatment of panic disorder and anxiety.

Question 80

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on an individual's childhood years to uncover the source of their current problem.