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