Stages of Change
____________ is taken to end the previous problem behavior. The individual may be avoiding previous triggers, reaching out for help, or taking other steps to avoid temptation.
Action
According to the reading, what percentage of individuals with severe mental disorders are affected by some form of substance abuse or dependence?
50%
What is the first step when trying to solve a problem?
Identify the problem.
The human function curve explains what?
How stress affects performance.
Cherophobia is the fear of what?
Fun or Happiness
The individual has decided to make a change and begins to consider how to do so. Minor adjustments in behavior may be made during this stage.
Preparation
True or False: Those with untreated co-occurring disorders have less likelihood of violence, failure to respond to treatment and risk of homelessness and incarceration.
False. Those with untreated co-occurring disorders have a greater likelihood of violence, failure to respond to treatment and risk of homelessness and incarceration.
What is it called when you tell yourself positive things about yourself to help establish your core values and stay focused on the person you want to be?
Self-affirmations
What is the term for "bad stress"?
Distress
7% of American adults believe that chocolate milk comes from where?
Brown Cows
The costs of the problem behavior are not yet recognized. The individual is in denial and is not seriously considering changing their behavior.
Precontemplation
Name two short term effects of alcohol abuse on your health.
Someone who believes that their actions do not impact the course of their future has an ___________ locus of control.
External
What is the term for "good stress"?
Eustress
Why are Banana's curved?
Because they grow towards the sun.
There is ambivalence about change. The individual recognizes reasons to change their behavior but still has hesitations.
Contemplation
Name three long term effects of alcohol abuse on health.
Neurological problems; dementia, stroke and loss of feeling; increased risk of high blood pressure, heart attack and other cardiovascular problems; cancer of mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, colon and breast; liver disease, hepatitis and cirrhosis; higher risk of premature death; gastrointestinal problems.
Which of these are out of your control: Your actions; Your success at work; How others see you; Your success in school.
How others see you.
What is the shaded area on the human function curve known as- when performance is optimal, but stress is still manageable?
The Comfort Zone
A lion's roar can be heard from how far away?
5 Miles (3-7 Miles)
After making changes many individuals will eventually return to their previous problem behaviors.
Relapse
What percentage of people who are dependent upon or abuse street drugs also have at least one serious mental illness?
53% (50-60%)
When trying to set goals for yourself you should use the acronym SMART- what does each letter stand for?
S- Specific; M- Measurable, A- Achievable; R- Relevant; T- Time sensitive
What are the risks of going over "the hump" on the human function curve? (name two)
Exhaustion, Fatigue, Ill Health
The average male gets bored of shopping after how much time?
26 Minutes (15-45 Minutes)