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Lesson 2: Mental and Emotional Problems Answers

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What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
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Which statement best describes how heredity affects a person’s likelihood of acquiring a mental illness?

A
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will have the same mental illness.
B
If a family member has a mental illness, a person is more susceptible to having a mental illness.
C
If a parent has a mental illness, a person is less likely to acquire the illness since most mental health disorders skip a generation.
D
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will be twice as likely to pass the gene to his or her children.
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How do mental and emotional illnesses affect social health?

A
They can cause a person to neglect good nutrition.
B
They can lead people to choose unhealthy relationships.
C
They can make people forget to practice appropriate hygiene.
D
They can influence people to neglect their physical health.
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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Which is an internal barrier to seeking help with mental problems?

A
lack of parent permission
B
complex mental health system
C
difficulty paying for services
D
cultural and religious conflicts
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
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Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

A
experiencing academic success
B
having self-confidence
C
feeling loved by a small circle of friends
D
having an ongoing physical illness
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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Kuwon sometimes struggles to contain her happiness and ends up doing cartwheels in the halls at school. Other times, she wants to stay in bed because she feels so sad. She is irritated easily when she is sad, and she cannot sleep when she is happy.What disorder does Kuwon most likely have?

A
bulimia
B
bipolar disorder
C
schizophrenia
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Which is a professional resource for teenagers who need help with emotional issues?

A
friend
B
parent
C
teacher
D
school counselor
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What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
17

Which is an internal barrier to seeking help with mental problems?

A
lack of parent permission
B
complex mental health system
C
difficulty paying for services
D
cultural and religious conflicts
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Which statement best describes how heredity affects a person’s likelihood of acquiring a mental illness?

A
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will have the same mental illness.
B
If a family member has a mental illness, a person is more susceptible to having a mental illness.
C
If a parent has a mental illness, a person is less likely to acquire the illness since most mental health disorders skip a generation.
D
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will be twice as likely to pass the gene to his or her children.
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Which action is a self-destructive behavior?

A
hair pulling
B
eye rolling
C
sighing
D
clicking tongue
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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.

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