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Connect Core Concepts in Health BRIEF, 16e (Insel)
Chapter 3 Psychological Health
1) Which of the following statements regarding psychological
health is TRUE?
1. A)
Psychological health is independent of physical health.
2. B) A
person is considered psychologically healthy only if they have a mental
illness.
3. C)
Most people are psychologically healthy but still suffer from some form of
mental illness.
4. D)
Psychological health can be defined as either the absence of sickness or the
presence of wellness.
Answer: D
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Psychological Health
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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2) According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the
following order from most urgent to least urgent:
1. A) physiological
needs, safety and security, being loved, maintaining self-esteem,
self-actualization
2. B)
safety and security, physiological needs, being loved, maintaining self-esteem,
self-actualization
3. C)
safety and security, physiological needs, maintaining self-esteem,
self-actualization
4. D)
self-actualization, physiological needs, safety and security, maintaining
self-esteem, being loved
Answer: A
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Remember
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3) An example of realism is
1. A)
accepting your imperfections.
2. B)
having no fear about being true to yourself.
3. C)
searching for evidence that supports your desires.
4. D)
recognizing the difference between what is real and your desires.
Answer: D
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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4) A self-actualized person does NOT
1. A)
know the difference between what is and what one wants.
2. B)
accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe.
3. C)
focus on the way things should be instead of the way they are.
4. D)
continually look at the world with renewed appreciation.
Answer: C
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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5) Xia has a beautiful home and a devoted partner, but she feels
unhappy any time she thinks about leaving her house since the neighbors across
the street were robbed six months ago. Which level of Maslow’s hierarchy of
needs is NOT being met?
1. A)
physiological needs
2. B)
safety and security
3. C)
love and belongingness
4. D)
self-esteem
Answer: B
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Apply
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6) People with the quality of acceptance usually
1. A)
have a positive but realistic perception of themselves.
2. B)
can accept their own imperfections but reserve the right to judge others’
flaws.
3. C)
feel good about themselves but rarely live up to their self-image.
4. D)
are intolerant of their own imperfections.
Answer: A
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Remember
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7) Which of the following statements describes people who are
autonomous?
1. A)
They do not express their feelings because of fear of disapproval.
2. B)
They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure.
3. C)
They often prefer to be alone, rather than in social situations.
4. D)
They are physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually independent.
Answer: D
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Remember
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8) People who are “real” and not afraid to be themselves can be described
as
1. A)
authentic.
2. B)
creative.
3. C)
intimate.
4. D)
autonomous.
Answer: A
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
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9) All of the following are associated with a capacity for
intimacy EXCEPT
1. A)
being able to share feelings without the fear of rejection.
2. B)
openness to physical pleasure.
3. C)
emotional independence.
4. D)
satisfaction from being close to others.
Answer: C
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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10) The ability to look at the world with renewed appreciation
and curiosity can enhance
1. A)
self-esteem.
2. B)
autonomy.
3. C)
intimacy.
4. D)
creativity.
Answer: D
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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11) Which of the following is a difference between Martin
Seligman’s pleasant life and engaged life dimensions?
1. A)
The pleasant life involves emotional intelligence, while the engaged life
focuses on cultivating happiness.
2. B)
The pleasant life cultivates positive emotions about experiences, while the
engaged life entails working with others toward a meaningful end.
3. C)
The pleasant life involves cultivating positive personality traits, while the
engaged life focuses on maximizing positive emotions.
4. D)
The pleasant life focuses on maximizing positive emotions, while the engaged
life involves cultivating positive personality traits.
Answer: D
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Analyze
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12) A person seeking therapy to develop a more positive feeling
about a challenging childhood experience is pursuing happiness in the dimension
of the
1. A)
engaged life.
2. B)
pleasant life.
3. C)
meaningful life.
4. D)
past life.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s challenges
with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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13) Erik Erikson’s stages of psychological development are
experienced
1. A)
selectively.
2. B)
sequentially.
3. C)
randomly.
4. D)
simultaneously.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Remember
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14) Which of the following best characterizes Erikson’s
developmental stages?
1. A) a
conflict or turning point with increased potential for psychological growth
2. B) a
set of criteria for judging what is good and bad in terms of decisions and
behavior
3. C) a point
of integration of the self-concept, with freedom from contradictions
4. D) a
set of needs that must be met before the next stage of growth toward
self-actualization
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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15) Which category of cognitive distortion is represented by the
self-talk statement, “I missed my final shot during the pick-up game; I’m sure
they’ll never let me in a game again.”
1. A)
overgeneralizing
2. B)
believing you are the cause of everything
3. C)
expecting perfection
4. D)
blaming others
Answer:C
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem
Topic: Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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16) Maggie doesn’t report her cash income on her tax return,
telling herself that everyone she knows does the same thing. Which defense
mechanism is represented by Maggie’s thinking?
1. A)
displacement
2. B)
rationalization
3. C)
substitution
4. D)
altruism
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Defense Mechanisms
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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17) Our early identity models are most likely to be
1. A)
parents.
2. B)
teachers.
3. C)
story characters.
4. D)
religious figures.
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Remember
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18) A person with intermittent explosive disorder
1. A)
should seek professional help.
2. B)
should seek to develop a higher level of assertiveness.
3. C)
can typically be calmed by validating her or his concerns.
4. D)
acts in a controlled but aggressive manner.
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Anger
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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19) Which of the following accurately describes early
identities?
1. A)
They develop early in adulthood.
2. B)
They evolve over time and frequently change.
3. C)
They do not change after early childhood.
4. D)
They may change frequently, but only until puberty.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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20) Which statement about the development of self-esteem is
TRUE?
1. A) It
is rarely influenced by early family life because there are so many more
influences later in life.
2. B) An
integrated self-concept is an important component of high self-esteem.
3. C)
Rejected children always fail to develop feelings of self-worth.
4. D)
Children knowingly adopt the characteristics of their parents.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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21) Jordana has been invited to a party at her friend’s house.
She knows her friend has invited people who will bring drugs, and who may even
use them while at the house. Because Jordana considers herself to be a person
who lives according to values, she is likely to do all of the following EXCEPT
1. A)
carefully consider her options before deciding to stay home.
2. B)
make the choice to stay home, but then end up going to the party because her
friend begs her.
3. C) make
the choice to stay home regardless of her friend’s pressure.
4. D)
choose to stop by the house early in the evening to visit her friend and then
leave before the guests arrive.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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22) Stability, as it relates to self-esteem, is best described
as
1. A)
never engaging in negative self-talk.
2. B) an
integration of the self and freedom from contradiction.
3. C) an
unwavering positive self-image.
4. D) a
necessary component for the establishment of a sense of love and belonging.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Remember
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23) Jaden always assumes the worst when his best friend is late
to meet him for basketball. What is a technique that may help him to fight such
demoralization?
1. A)
Continue to assume the worst, because his friend probably doesn’t really like
him anyway.
2. B)
Keep a journal of self-talk to identify the triggers for the negative emotions.
3. C)
Stop hanging out with his friend to avoid the negative feelings from happening
again.
4. D)
Minimize the joy he feels when they do get around to playing basketball because
he knows he’ll just be disappointed again the next time his friend is late.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem; Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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24) Which of the following is NOT an example of negative
self-talk?
1. A)
“Oh no. My boss wants to meet with me. I’m getting fired!”
2. B)
“No matter how early I start working on my homework, I’ll never get it done in
time.”
3. C) “I
failed my chemistry exam! I’m going to request a meeting with my professor
later this week to see if I can re-take it and improve my score.”
4. D)
“It’s not my fault I was late getting home. Drivers around here don’t know how
to drive and cause so many traffic delays.”
Answer: C
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem; Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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25) A defense mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are
attributed to others is
1. A)
displacement.
2. B)
minimizing.
3. C)
projection.
4. D)
deflection.
Answer: C
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Defense Mechanisms
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Remember
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26) Serena is ashamed of her shopping addiction, so she throws
away the credit card bills, hides the receipts, and refuses to acknowledge
them. This is an example of
1. A)
repression.
2. B)
projection.
3. C)
rationalization.
4. D)
displacement.
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Defense Mechanisms
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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27) A defense mechanism by which unacceptable feelings are
transferred from one person to another person is
1. A)
substitution.
2. B)
projection.
3. C)
denial.
4. D)
displacement.
Answer: D
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Defense Mechanisms
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Remember
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28) Even though Dwight studies hard, does all his homework, and
even goes to group study sessions, he is always sure he has failed an exam as
soon as he turns it in. Dwight is a(n)
1. A)
optimist.
2. B)
realist.
3. C)
narcissist.
4. D)
pessimist.
Answer: D
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Talk; Optimism
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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29) Someone who speaks up for his or her rights and is willing
to bargain is
1. A)
aggressive.
2. B)
assertive.
3. C)
passive.
4. D)
overbearing.
Answer: B
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Communication
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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30) Why might social media use contribute to psychological
problems including depression and anxiety?
1. A) It
can lead to social isolation and feelings of being left out.
2. B) It
can lead to a false sense of connection because it’s only online communication.
3. C) It
involves a community that disappears as soon as you log off.
4. D) It
never leads to real-time, in-person connection.
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Social Media
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Analyze
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31) Which of the following is a helpful strategy to use when you
feel lonely?
1. A)
Find ways of enjoying yourself when you are alone.
2. B)
Fill your time as much as possible to limit alone time entirely.
3. C)
Stay in a romantic relationship, even if it’s not really making you happy
anymore.
4. D)
Blame other people for rejecting you.
Answer: A
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Loneliness
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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32) If you are dealing with another person’s anger, you should
NOT
1. A)
react in a calm manner.
2. B)
attempt to validate the other person.
3. C)
accept the verbal abuse.
4. D)
disengage for the time being.
Answer: C
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Anger
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Apply
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33) Which of the following factors can play a major part in the
development of psychological disorders?
1. A)
genetics
2. B)
learning and culture
3. C)
traumatic events
4. D)
All answer choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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34) Which of the following statements about fear is FALSE?
1. A) It
is a basic and useful emotion.
2. B) It
is considered to be a problem if it is out of proportion to real danger.
3. C) Anxiety
is a form of fear.
4. D) It
is most useful when it occurs on a daily basis.
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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35) An example of a specific phobia is the fear of
1. A)
dogs.
2. B)
public speaking.
3. C)
interaction.
4. D)
leaving home.
Answer: A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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36) Which of the following is a social phobia?
1. A) fear
of specific animals
2. B)
fear of high places
3. C)
fear of seeing blood
4. D)
fear of embarrassment
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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37) Fear of public speaking is a(n)
1. A)
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. B)
social phobia.
3. C)
specific phobia.
4. D)
type of panic disorder.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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38) Symptoms of panic disorder typically include
1. A) a
sudden drop in blood pressure.
2. B) a
loss of physical equilibrium.
3. C)
feeling apathetic and energetic.
4. D) a
depressed heart rate.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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39) Individuals with panic disorder
1. A)
may eventually develop agoraphobia.
2. B)
can’t function normally in feared situations even if someone they trust is with
them.
3. C)
usually develop the disorder in their early childhood years.
4. D)
experience only emotional, not physical, symptoms.
Answer:A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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40) A condition that causes the sufferer to worry excessively
and uncontrollably about future threats is called
1. A)
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
2. B)
generalized anxiety disorder.
3. C)
panic disorder.
4. D)
agoraphobia.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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41) An example of a compulsion is NOT
1. A)
constant hand washing to cleanse away bacteria.
2. B)
repeating someone’s name five times every time you see her.
3. C)
constant worry over contracting syphilis from a handshake.
4. D)
repeatedly checking to see if the door is locked.
Answer: C
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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42) Irrational, repetitive, hard-to-resist actions are called
1. A)
delusions.
2. B)
phobias.
3. C)
obsessions.
4. D)
compulsions.
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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43) An example of a compulsion is
1. A)
the impulse to hurt oneself.
2. B)
anxiety about contracting HIV infection from riding the subway.
3. C)
uncontrollable worry about an accident.
4. D)
constant and repetitive hand washing.
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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44) Which of the following is most likely to result in formation
of a posttraumatic stress disorder?
1. A)
home loss due to a fire
2. B)
teasing
3. C)
ending a romantic relationship
4. D) an
argument
Answer: A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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45) Symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder include
1. A)
lethargy.
2. B)
re-experiencing the trauma in dreams.
3. C)
aggressive attempts to relive the trauma.
4. D)
uncontrollable fear of humiliation.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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46) Which of the following is a NOT a potential characteristic
of ADHD?
1. A)
close attention to detail
2. B)
inattention
3. C)
impulsivity
4. D)
failure to listen when spoken to
Answer: A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders;
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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47) Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a
person with moderate to severe depression?
1. A)
drug therapy exclusively
2. B)
hospitalization
3. C)
psychotherapy exclusively
4. D)
drug therapy and psychotherapy
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Evaluate
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48) Antidepressants most frequently target which
neurotransmitter?
1. A)
serotonin
2. B)
acetylcholine
3. C)
dopamine
4. D)
lutein
Answer: A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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49) A treatment used for severe depression when other approaches
fail is
1. A)
psychoanalysis.
2. B)
drug therapy.
3. C)
electroconvulsive therapy.
4. D)
light therapy.
Answer: C
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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50) The preferred method of treatment for seasonal affective
disorder is
1. A)
hospitalization.
2. B)
light therapy.
3. C) drug
therapy.
4. D)
electroconvulsive therapy.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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51) Which of the following attributes is most consistent with
those suffering from mania?
1. A)
lack of appetite
2. B)
decreased sexual activity
3. C)
fear of consequences
4. D)
periods of feeling elevated or abnormally irritable
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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52) Which of the following statements about those who suffer
from bipolar disorder is TRUE?
1. A)
Sufferers of bipolar disorder may undergo periods of impulsive behavior with
little regard to consequences.
2. B)
Manic episodes of those with bipolar disorder do not impair normal life
functions.
3. C)
Those with bipolar disorder are often able to avoid substance abuse because of
their own unnatural levels of energy.
4. D)
While often manic, sufferers of bipolar disorder rarely feel irritable or
unhappy.
Answer: A
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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53) The drug category most commonly used to treat bipolar
disorder is
1. A)
antidepressants.
2. B)
amphetamines.
3. C)
antiemetics.
4. D)
antimanics.
Answer: D
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Remember
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54) Schizophrenia is characterized by all of the following
EXCEPT
1. A)
disorganized thoughts.
2. B)
inappropriate emotions.
3. C)
extremely high energy levels.
4. D)
auditory hallucinations.
Answer: C
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Schizophrenia
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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55) An auditory hallucination is
1. A) a
delusion.
2. B) a
form of disorganized thought.
3. C) a
voice heard when no one is present.
4. D) an
obsession with a fantasy.
Answer: C
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Schizophrenia
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
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56) Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is
TRUE?
1. A)
Medication is not effective in treating it.
2. B)
Schizophrenics can be at risk for suicide.
3. C)
Most schizophrenics can live full lives with little distraction.
4. D) An
individual can manage schizophrenia without professional help.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Schizophrenia
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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57) Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the
likelihood of suicide?
1. A)
uncontrolled compulsive behaviors
2. B)
suicide of a family member or friend
3. C)
strong religious beliefs
4. D)
obsession with social causes
Answer: B
Section: Suicide
Topic: Suicide
Learning Objective: Identify warning signs and risk and
protective factors for suicide.
Bloom’s: Understand
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58) The model of human nature that proposes that the mind’s activity
depends entirely on organic structure and genetics is the ________ model.
1. A)
biological
2. B)
behavioral
3. C)
cognitive
4. D)
psychodynamic
Answer: A
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Biological Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
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59) Antidepressants can sometimes be prescribed for all of the
following EXCEPT
1. A)
OCD.
2. B)
panic disorder.
3. C)
chronic anxiety.
4. D) schizophrenia.
Answer: D
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Biological Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
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60) The model of human nature that focuses on what people do is
the ________ model.
1. A)
biological
2. B)
behavioral
3. C)
cognitive
4. D)
psychodynamic
Answer: B
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Behavioral Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
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61) Behaviorists analyze behavior in terms of all of the
following EXCEPT
1. A)
reinforcement.
2. B)
intervention.
3. C)
stimulus.
4. D)
response.
Answer: B
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Behavioral Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Understand
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62) The technique of exposure is used to
1. A)
encourage people to face their fears.
2. B)
discourage people from encountering their fears.
3. C)
provide ways for people to escape feared situations.
4. D)
introduce the patient to similar frightening situations.
Answer: A
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Behavioral Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Understand
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63) The model of human nature that emphasizes the effects of
ideas on behaviors and feelings is the ________ model.
1. A)
biological
2. B)
behavioral
3. C)
cognitive
4. D)
psychodynamic
Answer: C
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Cognitive Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
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64) All of the following are characteristic of the cognitive
therapeutic approach EXCEPT
1. A)
showing there is not enough evidence for the idea fueling the anxiety.
2. B)
replacing unrealistic thoughts with realistic ones.
3. C)
questioning the person’s negative assumptions by applying logic to each fear.
4. D)
encouraging the patient to indulge their fearful thoughts to reduce their power
through immersion.
Answer: D
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Cognitive Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
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65) The psychodynamic model includes all of the following EXCEPT
1. A)
facilitation of self-exploration.
2. B)
focusing on the present more than the past.
3. C)
understanding one’s feelings toward his or her therapist and others.
4. D)
therapists providing explanations to their patients.
Answer: D
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Psychodynamic Model
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Remember
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66) Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been developed for all
of the following EXCEPT
1. A)
panic disorder.
2. B)
schizophrenia.
3. C)
depression.
4. D)
obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Answer: B
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Treatment for Psychological Disorders
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Understand
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67) Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is used to treat all of
the following EXCEPT
1. A)
schizophrenia.
2. B)
borderline personality disorder.
3. C)
drug addiction.
4. D)
chronic suicidal behavior.
Answer: A
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Treatment for Psychological Disorders
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Understand
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68) For some, self-help can be very useful. This approach
features all of the following EXCEPT
1. A)
being more assertive.
2. B)
raising your self-esteem by avoiding negative thoughts and people.
3. C)
avoiding the objects and people you fear until those fears naturally dissipate.
4. D)
being less aggressive.
Answer: C
Section: Getting Help
Topic: Self-Help
Learning Objective: Describe the types of help available
for psychological problems.
Bloom’s: Understand
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69) College students can typically find helpful peer counseling
through
1. A)
on-campus health centers.
2. B)
the psychological or education departments.
3. C)
support groups on social media.
4. D)
All answer choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: Getting Help
Topic: Peer Counseling and Support Groups; Online Help and
Apps
Learning Objective: Describe the types of help available
for psychological problems.
Bloom’s: Remember
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70) Which of the following statements about
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is accurate?
1. A)
Most ADHD diagnoses are made in adults.
2. B)
ADHD symptoms only rarely interfere with an individual’s development.
3. C) A
student whose symptoms appear only at school cannot be diagnosed with ADHD.
4. D)
ADHD can only be cured if treated before a patient reaches puberty.
Answer: C
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders;
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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71) Which of the following professionals are trained to evaluate
a person’s psychological and psychiatric needs?
1. A)
family and marital therapists
2. B)
licensed social workers
3. C)
psychologists
4. D)
All answer choices are correct.
Answer: D
Section: Getting Help
Topic: Professional Help
Learning Objective: Describe the types of help available
for psychological problems.
Bloom’s: Understand
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72) Which of the following forms of online support is most
credible?
1. A)
online therapy delivered through video or text with licensed psychotherapists
2. B)
free mobile apps
3. C)
public support groups
4. D)
social media forums
Answer: A
Section: Getting Help
Topic: Online Help and Apps
Learning Objective: Describe the types of help available
for psychological problems.
Bloom’s: Understand
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73) Which of the following mental health professionals is a
licensed physician?
1. A)
clinical psychologist
2. B) psychiatrist
3. C)
social worker
4. D)
counselor
Answer: B
Section: Getting Help
Topic: Professional Help
Learning Objective: Describe the types of help available
for psychological problems.
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Santana is a senior in college and, until this semester, has
been a straight-A student. She loves her classes, but recently was dumped by
her boyfriend of almost two years. Devastated, Santana has been avoiding her
usual group of friends because she knows they really liked her boyfriend. She’s
also started skipping her lacrosse practices because she just feels too tired
and rundown to participate. Her grades are starting to slip, and she’s decided
to seek professional help. Her health center directs her to a cognitive
therapist.
74) Santana’s symptoms are signs of
1. A)
panic disorder.
2. B)
depression.
3. C)
personality disorder.
4. D)
acute stress disorder.
Answer: B
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Psychological Disorders; Mood Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Analyze
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75) Which one of the following approaches is Santana’s therapist
LEAST likely to use?
1. A)
telling Santana that there is absolutely nothing to worry about
2. B)
helping Santana accept that she will be in a romantic relationship again
someday
3. C)
encouraging Santana to identify her fears and examine them logically
4. D)
suggesting that Santana share her fears with her friends and teachers
Answer: A
Section: Models of Human Nature and Therapeutic Change
Topic: Cognitive Model; Professional Help
Learning Objective: Summarize the models of human nature
on which therapies are based.
Bloom’s: Evaluate
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76) Psychological health is defined only as the absence of
sickness.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Psychological Health
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list characteristics
of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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77) In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, self-esteem is a more basic
need than being loved.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
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78) One of the characteristics of the self-actualized person is
that she or he is capable of enjoying physical contact in intimate
relationships.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Understand
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79) Being able to engage in open communication and risk having
hurt feelings is necessary for developing a capacity for intimacy.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Self-Actualization; Positive Psychology
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
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80) Mental health status is based on the presence or absence of
symptoms.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Defining Psychological Health
Topic: Psychological Health
Learning Objective: Define psychological health, and list
characteristics of psychologically healthy people.
Bloom’s: Remember
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81) Counting to 10 before responding to someone who has
criticized you and made you angry is an example of the anger management
strategy of reframing your thinking.
Answer:FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Anger
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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82) Individuals who do not establish a permanent early identity
may have difficulty establishing intimate relationships.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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83) According to Erikson, the final stage of moral development
is explaining right and wrong in terms of rules.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Personality and Identity Development
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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84) Demoralized individuals often struggle to see the positive
in situations that are not ideal.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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85) Demoralized people are often easily convinced to change
their minds about a difficult situation and their moods brighten.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Esteem
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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86) Realistic self-talk is based on substituting a positive
thought for a negative one.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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87) Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become
self-fulfilling delusions.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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88) Expecting the worst and expecting perfection are both
examples of realistic self-talk.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Self-Talk
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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89) An example of the defense mechanism displacement is a parent
who yells at her partner after having a difficult day at home with a sick
child.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Defense Mechanisms
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
Bloom’s: Understand
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90) Loneliness is a passive feeling state.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Loneliness
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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91) Suppressing the expression of anger is always associated
with good psychological health.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Anger
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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92) Social media use has a direct correlation to an increased
risk of depression.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Meeting Life’s Challenges with a Positive
Self-Concept
Topic: Social Media
Learning Objective: Describe strategies to meet life’s
challenges with a positive self-concept.
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93) A person who has not experienced a panic attack before the
age of 10 will never have a panic attack.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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94) Only people who have panic disorder experience panic
attacks.
Answer: FALSE
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
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95) The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is often
persistent nervousness.
Answer: TRUE
Section: Psychological Disorders
Topic: Anxiety Disorders
Learning Objective: Describe symptoms and treatment
approaches for common psychological disorders.
Bloom’s: Understand
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