Question 1

People who have experienced repeated failures may develop a pattern of response in which they give up and fail to take any positive action.This is called

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A)  resistance.
B)  learned helplessness.
C)  learned optimism.
D)  laziness.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?

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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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ?

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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 summersE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

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

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A)  low self-efficacy.
B)  low self-esteem.
C)  failure to self-regulate.
D)  a victim complex.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 5

An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)

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A)  flashback.
B)  generalized anxiety disorder.
C)  obsessive-compulsive symptom.
D)  panic attack.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Behavioral therapy focuses on changing a person's habitual attitudes to become more positive and productive.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Happiness derived from helping your grandmother learn to use her new iPad can boost your health more than happiness derived from watching your favorite TV show.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You can expect a therapist to

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A)  ask you about your history and various aspects of your life.
B)  tell you what to do and how to behave.
C)  offer to medicate you.
D)  require you to make more than one visit.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

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

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A)  borderline personality disorder.
B)  generalized anxiety disorder.
C)  bipolar disorder.
D)  seasonal affective disorder.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Keeping in touch with your best friend from high school is one way of enhancing your social health.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A network of people who share ties and provide various types of services for each other is

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A)  psychological support.
B)  emotional support.
C)  social support.
D)  community support.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations;she is suffering from

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A)  a phobia.
B)  post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)  obsessive-compulsive disorder.
D)  schizophrenia.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which

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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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

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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.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 15

Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders.He could be experiencing a(n)

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A)  obsession.
B)  compulsion.
C)  phobia.
D)  hysteria.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

People with major depression experience physical effects such as sleep disturbance as well as persistent sadness and despair.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Interpersonal therapy focuses on

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A)  social roles and relationships.
B)  the psychological roots of emotional problems.
C)  the impact of thoughts and ideas on feelings and behavior.
D)  the therapist-patient relationship as a window into other relationship patterns.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat are

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A)  substance-abuse disorders.
B)  compulsive disorders.
C)  mood disorders.
D)  anxiety disorders.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by

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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.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car;they are providing her with

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A)  obligatory support.
B)  social support.
C)  tangible support.
D)  intangible support.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Exam 3: Promoting and Preserving Your Psychological Health

A dysfunctional family is defined as a family in which

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Happiness derived from helping your grandmother learn to use her new iPad can boost your health more than happiness derived from watching your favorite TV show.

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Interpersonal therapy focuses on

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Mental illnesses characterized by ongoing worry and a sense of threat are

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Marcella has a persistent fear of social situations;she is suffering from

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Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is TRUE?

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Paulo cannot recall a time when he did not feel terrified of spiders.He could be experiencing a(n)

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People with major depression experience physical effects such as sleep disturbance as well as persistent sadness and despair.

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Marie's parents have given her money for a down payment on a new car;they are providing her with

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Which of the following represents the primary difference between emotional health and mental health?

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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

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A network of people who share ties and provide various types of services for each other is

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Which of the following living environments would likely increase your chances of suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD) ?

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Keeping in touch with your best friend from high school is one way of enhancing your social health.

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Behavioral therapy focuses on changing a person's habitual attitudes to become more positive and productive.

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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

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An acute anxiety attack that brings on intense physical symptoms is a(n)

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A mentally healthy student who gets a bad grade on an exam would respond by

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You can expect a therapist to

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