Chapter 3
Having enough skills to do something is called what?
What is competence?
What is the term used to describe the reaction of the body & mind to everyday challenges & demands?
What is stress?
What is the term used to describe the feelings of unease or worrying about what may happen?
What is anxiety?
Which defense mechanism uses excuse-making to explain a situation?
What is psychosomatic response?
A _____ is someone whose success or behavior serves as an example for you.
Who is a role model?
During which stage of the body's stress response are hormones released?
What is the alarm stage?
What is the term used to describe the illnesses that involve mood extremes that interfere with everyday living?
What are mood disorders?
Which need within Maslow's hierarchy is the highest- level need?
What is self-actualization?
During which stage of grief do people make a promise to change if what was lost can be returned?
What is bargaining?
A person's unique characteristics & group affiliations are known as what?
What is identity?
Using refusal skills, planning ahead, & practicing relaxation techniques are examples of what?
What are stress management skills?
What is considered to be an impulse control disorder?
What is kleptomania?
Which quality of good character reflects the importance of community concerns, such as obeying laws & voting?
What is citizenship?
Bipolar disorder is considered what type of a disorder?
What is a mood disorder?
A chemical produced by your glands that regulates the activities of different body cells is a what?
What is a hormone?
What is the act of showing sorrow or grief?
What is mourning?
What is referred to as the act of intentionally taking one's own life?
What is suicide?
Stress associated with long-term problems beyond one's control is known as what?
What is chronic stress?
The use of certain medications to treat symptoms of a mental disorder is referred to as what?
What is psychotherapy?
Mental processes that you use to protect yourself from strong or stressful emotions or situations are called what?
What are defense mechanisms?
What is the needed outcome of grieving is?
What is closure?
What is considered to be a treatment method designed to identify & correct distorted thinking patterns?
What is cognitive therapy?
Which term is used to describe a stressful event that overwhelms your coping strategies?
What is a traumatic event?
What term is used to describe a mental health professional who handles personal & educational matters?
Who is a counselor?