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Health: The Basics, 12e (Donatelle)
Chapter 2 Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health
1) A term used to encompass mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is
A) socioemotional.
B) holistic.
C) psychiatric.
D) psychological.
Skill: Remembering
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
2) Which of the following is TRUE of psychologically healthy people?
A) They frequently experience guilt.
B) They avoid new experiences.
C) They value human diversity.
D) They are uncomfortable when put in new social situations.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
3) A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by
A) becoming withdrawn and avoiding friends.
B) getting angry at the professor.
C) drinking for distraction and to relieve tension.
D) learning from the situation and improving study habits.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
4) Psychological health encompasses
A) personal experiences and thoughts of future events.
B) memories, emotions, and interpretations of life experiences.
C) thoughts, including spiritual beliefs, relating to the past, present, and future..
D) thoughts, feelings, interactions with others, and spirituality.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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5) A psychologically healthy person is
A) cynical.
B) introverted.
C) athletic.
D) resilient.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
6) Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning an individual’s emotional health?
A) Emotional trauma can affect a student’s academic performance.
B) An emotionally healthy person responds appropriately to upsetting events most of the time.
C) Emotional health interacts with other aspects of an individual’s health.
D) An emotionally healthy person keeps feelings inside to avoid burdening others.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
7) Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and
mental health?
A) Emotional health deals with feelings rather than thought processes.
B) Mental health does not encompass our responses to stimuli.
C) Mental health does not assume responsibility for our actions.
D) Emotional health deals specifically with thought processes rather than feelings.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
8) A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which
A) one or both parents intentionally attempt to undermine children’s sense of self-confidence.
B) one or both parents engage in illicit drug use or other criminal behavior.
C) the physical or mental illness of one or more family members frequently overwhelms the
family’s capacity to cope.
D) there is violence; physical, emotional, or sexual abuse; significant discord; or other negative
family interactions.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
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9) Marie’s parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car; they are providing
her with
A) obligatory support.
B) social support.
C) tangible support.
D) intangible support.
Skill: Applying
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
10) Lisa has a strong sense of purpose and meaning to her life. Lisa is demonstrating
A) spiritual health.
B) social support.
C) religiosity.
D) emotional health.
Skill: Applying
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
11) Spiritually healthy people believe
A) that it is important to give up control over their lives.
B) in a god or other higher power.
C) that they are part of a something larger than the purely physical dimension of existence.
D) in an afterlife.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
12) Keisha has a negative attitude about life and puts herself down all the time. Keisha is
displaying
A) a dysfunctional response.
B) low self-esteem.
C) poor self-control.
D) clinical depression.
Skill: Applying
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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13) Jose’s belief that he can successfully pass his biology midterm is an example of
A) self-satisfaction.
B) self–esteem.
C) self-reliance.
D) self–efficacy.
Skill: Applying
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
14) At the end of each day, Anne writes down five positive affirmations about herself to block
out any negative thoughts. Anne is demonstrating
A) magical thinking.
B) optimism.
C) learned optimism.
D) brainwashing.
Skill: Applying
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
15) After breaking up with his girlfriend, Lucas has been unable to move on. He is afraid of
rejection and doesn’t think that women find him attractive. He is probably suffering from
A) low self-efficacy.
B) low self-esteem.
C) failure to self-regulate.
D) a victim complex.
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
16) A person’s sense of self-respect or self-worth is referred to as
A) introversion.
B) assertiveness.
C) self–esteem.
D) conscientiousness.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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17) Which of the following situations would be likely to boost your self-esteem?
A) handling all of your personal problems alone
B) expecting to get perfect grades every term
C) keeping in contact with old friends and family members
D) doubting your ability to succeed
Skill: Analyzing
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
18) Psychologically healthy people
A) engage in vengeful acts.
B) never think a negative thought.
C) make time for others but not themselves.
D) feel comfortable interacting with others.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
19) Which of the following is TRUE of Maslow‘s hierarchy of needs?
A) Failure to meet a lower-level need will interfere with fulfilling higher–level needs.
B) Social needs are the most basic and essential needs.
C) A self–actualized person has met basic needs but has not fully reached his or her potential.
D) Esteem needs are more basic than survival needs.
Skill: Understanding
Section: What Is Psychological Health?
Learning Outcome: 2.1
20) Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he
decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at “the real thing.” He lost over $5,000.
This behavior indicates that Kevin may have
A) bipolar disorder.
B) borderline personality disorder.
C) schizophrenia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder.
Skill: Applying
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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21) Which of the following is NOT a common sign of major depression?
A) memory lapses
B) sleeping too much
C) weight loss or gain
D) feeling highly energetic
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
22) Sharon 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 Sharon has developed
A) learned optimism.
B) learned helplessness.
C) low self-esteem.
D) narcissism.
Skill: Applying
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
23) Which of the following is TRUE about laughter?
A) It increases anxiety in people under stress.
B) It is characteristic of serious or studious people.
C) It has no effect on everyday experiences.
D) It reduces levels of stress hormones.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
24) Together, self–awareness, self-management, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills
are MOST closely associated with
A) intellectual health.
B) emotional intelligence.
C) psychoneuroimmunology.
D) happiness.
Skill: Understanding
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
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25) Alicia has been experiencing persistent sadness, despair, and hopelessness. She is displaying
symptoms of
A) exhaustion.
B) a personality disorder.
C) an eating disorder.
D) a chronic mood disorder.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
26) Which of the following is TRUE about major depression in college students?
A) About 2-3 percent of college students report having been diagnosed with or treated for
depression in an average year.
B) The majority of students do not feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities.
C) Many students do not seek help for depression because of the stigma associated with seeing a
counselor.
D) Depression among college students is typically a temporary issue and not a major barrier to
academic success.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
27) Recent studies indicate that fostering self-esteem in children can lead to an increased risk for
A) narcissism.
B) depression.
C) passivity.
D) substance abuse.
Skill: Remembering
Section: Keys to Enhancing Psychological Health
Learning Outcome: 2.2
28) Which of the following is TRUE about major depression?
A) It is about the same as feeling down after a bad experience.
B) Symptoms include fatigue and difficulty concentrating.
C) Symptoms are distressing, but usually do not interfere with work, academics, or relationships.
D) People can snap out of it if they choose.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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29) Which of the following is TRUE about persistent depressive disorder?
A) It is a mild but chronic form of depression.
B) It is a version of manic depression.
C) It is not treated unless it progresses to major depression.
D) It is easy to diagnose.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
30) Anxiety disorders have become the
A) most common mental health problem in the United States.
B) least costly of mental health disorders to treat.
C) acceptable condition of the majority of employees in the workplace.
D) main type of disorder affecting adults over the age of 65.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
31) Melody has been experiencing severe mood swings, feeling highly energized for a period
and then experiencing extreme depression. These symptoms are most closely associated with
A) borderline personality disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) bipolar disorder.
D) seasonal affective disorder.
Skill: Applying
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
32) Which of the following is TRUE about panic attacks?
A) They typically last for 5 to 10 minutes.
B) They typically come on gradually.
C) They are not linked to heredity.
D) They can lead to social isolation.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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33) Jake is being treated for depression by a medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has
also prescribed medication for his condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake
seeing?
A) psychiatrist
B) social worker
C) psychologist
D) licensed marriage and family therapist
Skill: Understanding
Section: Seeking Professional Help
Learning Outcome: 2.5
34) Celia spends a good deal of her time worrying, feels on edge, is easily fatigued, and often has
difficulty concentrating, which is affecting her grades. Her symptoms may characterize
A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B) generalized anxiety disorder.
C) panic disorder.
D) bipolar disorder.
Skill: Applying
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
35) Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders. He could be experiencing
a(n)
A) obsession.
B) compulsion.
C) phobia.
D) hysteria.
Skill: Applying
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
36) Most commonly, a person diagnosed with social anxiety disorder has a fear of
A) leaving his or her room.
B) public events and gatherings.
C) spending time alone.
D) contracting an infection from others.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
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37) Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is associated with
A) malfunction of the thyroid gland.
B) a lack of social interaction.
C) too much external stimuli.
D) reduced exposure to sunlight.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
38) Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering
from seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?
A) a northern state that experiences long winter nights
B) a desert region in California
C) a region close to the equator with little seasonal variation
D) a southern state that experiences hot, humid summers
Skill: Applying
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
39) Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?
A) Schizophrenia is caused by an environmental factor.
B) Schizophrenia is a biological disease of the brain.
C) Schizophrenia can be cured.
D) Symptoms most commonly appear in early childhood.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3
40) Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of
A) medication and psychotherapy.
B) medication and light therapy.
C) light therapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
D) psychotherapy and electroconvulsive therapy.
Skill: Understanding
Section: When Psychological Health Deteriorates
Learning Outcome: 2.3