Vocabulary
What is a phobia?
An intense and irrational fear of something.
What does it mean to be optimistic?
To have a positive outlook on the future.
Name 5 emotions.
Happy, excited, sad, angry, furious, joyful, upset, surprised, shocked...
What are 3 ways to manage stress?
Time management, focusing on positives, taking things out of your schedule, journaling, talking it out, doing things you enjoy...
Who can you see if you need help with a mental health issue?
A therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker...
What is fatigue?
The feeling of being very tired or exhausted.
What 3 things impact your self-esteem?
Messages from others, messages from yourself, and the media.
What is anxiety?
A feeling of worry or dread.
What is positive stress?
Stress that motivates you!
What are 3 warning signs of suicide?
Talking about suicide, feeling hopeless, spending less time with family and friends, giving away personal belongings, losing interest in normal activities, stopping taking care of oneself...
What does it mean to be resilient?
To be able to recover from problems or loss.
Name 5 mental/emotional health disorders from the textbook.
Depression, anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder...
What are 3 ways to manage anger?
Taking a break, deep breaths, counting to 10, exercise, drawing, journaling, listening to music, talking it out...
Headaches, high blood pressure, back pain, upset stomach, fatigue...
What are 2 ways you can build resilience?
Focus on strengths, connect with others, motivate yourself, keep a positive attitude, remember that everyone makes mistakes.
What is the difference between self-concept and self-esteem?
Self-concept is how you view yourself.
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself.
What's the difference between depression and being sad?
Depression is more intense and lasts for a longer period of time.
How does anger feel in the body? (name at least 3 things)
Heart rate increase, breathing faster, feel warm, shaky, sweaty, muscle tension...
What is adrenaline?
Adrenaline is a hormone that gives you extra energy by increasing the amount of sugar in your blood.
What is hemophobia?
The fear of blood.
What is schizophrenia?
A mental disorder where you lose touch with reality.
Name 5 phobias that we talked about in class.
Acrophobia, Agoraphobia, Astraphobia, Aviophobia, Claustrophobia, Hemophobia, Hydrophobia, Odontophobia, Trypanophobia, Zoophobia
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Explain the fight or flight response.
For an extra 100 points, what are the other two responses not discussed in the book?
The fight or flight response is the body's way of responding to stress. The brain thinks you are being threatened so it goes into survival mode and forces you to fight, flight, freeze, or fawn.
What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
A psychologist and psychiatrist are essentially the same, the major difference is that only a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.