health topic test 6

According to the lecture, all of the following are examples of environmental factors that influence mental health disorders EXCEPT:

brain damage

Major contributing causes of mental health disorders are environmental conditions and situations.

true

Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia?

Includes having illusions and hallucinations

The most common type of mental disorder is mood disorder.

True

Which of these statements BEST summarizes the cause of mental health disorders?

mental health disorders occur because of a variety of factors

Medications are often the complete solution for curing those with a mental health disorder.

false

autism is a type of personality disorder

false

mental health disorders disrupt everyday activities

true

which of the following is TRUE concerning the use of medicine to treat mental disorder

Medication can be used to help those with mental health disorders function more effectively

The causes of mental disorders include __________ factors.

biological, environmental, physical

The value of group therapy for the treatment of mental health disorders is that an individual can

find comfort in talking to people that have similar experiences

which of the following statements describes mental disorders?

Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts.

All of the following are treatments for mental health disorders EXCEPT:

chemotherapy

Mental health counselors are typically the starting point for prescribing medications

false

In general, anxiety disorders __________.

have symptoms that can be treated with therapy and medication

Which of the following is most likely to create depression?

traumatic life experiences

Hypnosis is sometimes used to treat anxiety disorders.

true

Which of the following is NOT true?

suicide only had consequences for the person who attempts suicide

Which of these statements describes experiences or feelings related to anxiety?

all of the above

Anxiety only occurs in those who have an anxiety disorder.

false

Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders.

false

Suicide is when a person intentionally ends his or her life.

true

Anxiety disorders can be genetic or caused by a traumatic life event.

true

Which of these statements BEST describes a suicide cluster?

A suicide cluster occurs when multiple people attempt suicide at one time.

Feelings of sadness __________.

re one of the major symptoms of depression

If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should __________.

help them talk through their issues

Stress can affect the circulatory system by causing headaches, heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes.

true

Stress has an effect on every system of the body.

true

Stress is the body's automatic physical reaction to real or imagined forces.

true

Change in diet, sleep patterns, and routine are all __________ signs of stress.

behavioral

The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT

isolation

Which of the following statements relating to stress is false

Stress is always unhealthy and should be avoided

Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea

false

High blood pressure is a physical response to stress

true

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?

chest pain

Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?

Not Hypothalamus

The general adaptation syndrome response includes

alarm, resistance, and exhaustion

The hormones released due to stress lead to increased risk of pregnancy.

false

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage

false

Positive coping skills include all of the following EXCEPT:

drinking excessive alcohol

When practicing refusal skills, it is beneficial to participate in a potentially stressful or threatening situation.

false

Which of the following is a benefit to getting an adequate amount of sleep?

all of the above

Once the cause of stress has been identified, there are no behaviors that can lessen the effect of or eliminate the stress.

false

Which of the following is NOT a healthy way to express yourself?

fighting to release energy

Which of the following is NOT a way to redirect your energy?

obsessing about the problem

Healthy behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT:

agreeing with everything and everyone

Getting physical exercise is a healthy way to combat stress.

true

Participating in physical activity can help to reduce stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

it causes fatigue

For most people, getting 8 to 9 hours of sleep increases concentration, improves physical health, and improves one's mood.

true

Marriage and graduation can be stressful life events.

true

Which of the following coping strategies involves having a positive attitude?

Accepting that some things are uncontrollable

Everyone reacts to stress in the same way.

false

Daily hassles that may induce stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

graduation

Lashing out at others is a healthy way of coping with stress

false

A common strategy for coping with anxiety, depression, or thoughts of suicide is finding support from people around you.

true

Type A personalities are less prone to stress than most people

false

Mental health disorders are not really diseases.

false

Being able to perform well in a high pressure situation is a natural stress response that releases extra hormones.

true

Healthy ways of coping with stress include developing refusal skills, getting sleep, and planning ahead

true

According to the lecture, all of the following are examples of environmental factors that influence mental health disorders EXCEPT:

brain damage

Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?

partial suppression disorder

Positive, short-term, motivating, and inspiring stress is called __________.

eustress