Defining Psychological Health
Defined either negatively as the absence of sickness, or positively as the presence of wellness. (A. Psychological Health B. Anxiety Disorder C. Social Phobia D. None of these)
A. Psychological health
Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is true? (A. Never seeking help means a person is psychologically healthy.
B. Seeking professional help means a person is psychologically healthy.
C. For some, professional help is a choice, for others it is a necessity.
D. All of the above
C. For some, professional help is a choice, for others it is a necessity
A feeling of fear that is not directed toward any definite threat. A. Sadness B. Anxiety C. Phobia D. None of these
B. Anxiety
52% of American suicides are committed with what? (A. Drugs B. Guns C. Knives D. None of these
B. Guns
Which of the following is the most common mood disorder? (A. Depression B. Mainia C. Schizophrenia D. Bipolar Disorder
A. Depression
Satisfaction and confidence in oneself; the valuing of oneself as a person. This begins being built during childhood. (A. Identity Crisis B. Self-Esteem C. Values D. None of these)
B. Self-Esteem
Learned helplessness is MOST closely associated with which of the following? (A. external locus of control B. internal locus of control C. high self-efficacy D. mental illness)
a. external locus of control
Which of the following is the most common symptom of depression? (A. Loss of pleasure in doing usual activities B. overeating C. excessive sleep D. Thoughts of suicide
A. Loss of pleasure in doing usual activities
Suicide prevention techniques include which of the following?
a. Asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself
b. Keeping all conversations with the person confidential
c. Assuring the person that they are over-reacting, and challenging their thought process
d. All of the above
a. Asking directly if the person intends to hurt himself or herself
What is Dean Sweeny's favorite baseball team? (A. New York Yankees B. New York Mets C. Baltimore Orioles D. Chicago Cubs)
A. New York Yankees
Which of the following terms encompasses mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health? (A. Holistic health B. Psychiatric health C. Psychological health D. Socioemotional health)
C. Psychological Health
Lurleen has lost two jobs in the past year. She blames her coworkers, who she says didn't like her. She claims that they were purposely trying to sabotage her and that she did absolutely nothing wrong. From her behavior, it is likely that Lurleen has developed:
A. an internal locus of control
B. learned helplessness
C. resiliency
D. schizophrenia)
B. learned helplessness
Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after: (A. Rape B. Nightmares C. Failure in School D. All of the above)
A. Rape
Which of the following is FALSE regarding suicide?
a. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among those 15-24 years old
b. The highest rates of suicide are among individuals aged 70 years and older
c. Suicide rates are higher among college students than those of the same age who are not in college
d. Warnings of suicide may include changes in personality, behavior, and appearance
C. Suicide rates are higher among college students than those of the same age who are not in college
Fear of dogs is considered a: (A. Simple Phobia B. Social Phobia C. Panic Disorder D. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A. Simple Phobia
Maslow suggested that these type of people all share certain qualities such as: realism, acceptance, autonomy, authenticity, capacity for intimacy, creativity, the engaged life, emotional intelligence, the meaningful life. (A. Self-Actualized People B. Happy People C. Authentic People D. Funny People)
A. Self-Actualized People
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a psychologically healthy person?
a. They point out others' faults in order to persuade them to change
b. They curb hate and guilt
c. They value human diversity
d. They maintain a positive outlook on life)
a. They point out others' faults in order to persuade them to change
Millhouse is constantly fearful of germs, and thus washes his hands repeatedly every few minutes. He probably suffers from:
A. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
C. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
D. None of the Above
B. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
This is the second leading cause of death for those aged 15-24 in the United States (A. Car Accidents B. Drug Overdose C. Suicide D. Drowning
C. Suicide
The mascot of College of the Albemarle (A. Nighthawks B. Redskins C. Dolphins D. Eagles
C. Dolphins
Who created the "hierarchy of needs" (A. Abraham Maslow B. Martin Seligman C. Uncle Sam D. Dean Sweeny)
A. Abraham Maslow
Selma is about 25 pounds overweight, has tried several diets, and repeatedly failed to maintain weight loss. She defends her weight with the explanation that most of her relatives are overweight, and none has ever been successful with attempts to lose weight. Selma can best be described as:
a. being unmotivated
b. having an external locus of control
c. having an internal locus of control
d. being a victim of genetics
b. having an external locus of control
Which of the following is FALSE regarding Post-traumatic Stress Disorder?
A. It is rooted in weakness and an inability to cope
B. It can be brought on by chemical changes in the brain following a traumatic event
C. Among non-military veterans, it is more common in women than men
D. It can be caused by traumatic events other than war
a. It is rooted in weakness and an inability to cope
What ethnicity has the highest suicide rate in males? (A. American Indian Males B. White Males C. Asian Males D. None of these
B. White Males
How many inches of snow has fallen on the campus of College of the Albemarle (Dare) this year? (A. 0" B. 1" C. 9" D. 14")
A. 0"