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This document covers various topics related to psychosocial health, including communication, panic attacks, depression, and bipolar disorder. It also discusses terms such as cohabitation, self-efficacy, and learned helplessness. definitions and explanations of various terms and concepts related to psychosocial health, as well as strategies for dealing with certain issues. It also includes some statistics and facts related to certain topics.
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When spouses, parents, and friends enable their loved ones to continue their self-destructive behaviors, they are known as: codependent All of the following are true statements concerning gender differences in communication EXCEPT: Men tend to be better listeners than women. The capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves, others, and the world around us describes: spiritual intelligence All of the following are strategies for dealing with road rage EXCEPT: Drive faster to avoid other drivers. Sexual intercourse between a male over the age of 16 and a female under the age of consent is called: statutory rape Psychological health encompasses: emotional and mental states All of the following are effective strategies for dealing with rejection EXCEPT: Spend time alone to collect your thoughts. Nonverbal language makes up what percent of communication? 90% All of the following are possible physical symptoms of a panic attack EXCEPT: increased appetite A condition that is characterized by a person having periodic episodes when breathing stops completely for durations of ten seconds or longer at a time is called sleep apnea. Another term for living together is: cohabitation Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true? It is a biological disease of the brain. Researchers suspect panic attacks may be caused by heredity and stress. After a failed marriage, loss of a job, a chronic illness, and bankruptcy, John's demeanor has developed into a pattern known as learned helplessness.
A sustained emotional state that colors our view of the world for hours or days is known as a(n): mood Which of the following best describes a compulsion? repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules Erin is concerned because she has been feeling discouraged by life and her circumstances, including feelings of guilt and worthlessness. She also expresses overall feelings of hopelessness , sadness, and despair. On the basis of her symptoms, what might she be suffering from? depression All of the following are recommended car phone safety tips EXCEPT: Use a hands-free phone to avoid cognitive distraction. An irrational, intense, and persistent fear of certain objects is known as: a phobia All of the following are benefits of altruism EXCEPT: higher intelligence Emotional health refers to: feelings and moods A person's belief about whether he or she can successfully engage in and execute a specific behavior is called self-efficacy. Generalized Anxiety Disorder is an unrealistic apprehension that causes physical symptoms and lasts for more than: six months The ability to be fully present in the moment defines mindfulness. When an individual experiences feelings of great energy and euphoria alternating with feelings of depression and despair, that person is probably suffering from: bipolar disorder A disorder characterized by emotional highs and lows (from mild to severe), and affecting more than 2 million Americans is reported to be bi-polar disorder. The number one cause of serious motor vehicle crashes is: alcohol use Our ability to perceive reality as it is, to respond to its challenges, and to develop rational strategies defines:
Individuals who are true to themselves and develop independence are said to be: autonomous An inclination to expect the best possible outcome defines: optimism Which of the following may be the most difficult to communicate? emotions The criteria by which you evaluate things, people, events, and yourself make up your: values Which of the following represents an instrumental value? being a loving parent A negative evaluation of an entire group of people that is typically based on unfavorable and often wrong ideas about the group is called prejudice. Which of the following best describes an obsession? a recurring thought, idea, or image that is senseless Treatment for schizophrenia includes hospitalization and a combination of medication and psychotherapy. A major controversy over PMS has to do with whether it is classed as a(n) mental disorder. According to the text, which one of the keys to health and wellness embodies the ability to believe in some force that gives meaning to life and a unifying sense of belonging? Spirituality Lisa encourages her friend to run for student government president and she helps her emotionally prepare for the election. What type of social support is Lisa giving her friend? expressive support David's therapist gave him a prescription for an antidepressant. What type of mental health professional does he go to? psychiatrist Intensified feelings or complex patterns of reactions that we experience on a minute-by- minute, day-to-day basis are called emotions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NHI), which of the following groups of individuals may experience depression in "equal rates"? college men and women Approximately what ratio of Americans seeks help from mental health professionals at some point in their lives?
one in five A term that encompasses mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health is psychosocial. The most effective long-term treatment for generalized anxiety disorders includes individual therapy. Seasonal affective disorder is associated with reduced exposure to sunlight. Another term for mental health is psychological.