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Positive life decisions are usually based on __________.

your latest interest

good mental and emotional health

suggestions by friends

short-term satisfaction

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Which statement BEST defines emotions?

Emotions are feelings that randomly occur and for no reason.

Emotions are feelings that often go unnoticed by others.

Emotions are feelings that are triggered by thoughts or events.

Emotions are feelings that provide no insight into a person's mental health.

Individuals with high self-esteem __________.

need to please others in order to be happy

are conceited and will not talk to negative people

can recognize their own worth and value

are less likely to be socially popular or outgoing

According to the lecture, hormone changes are often responsible for mood swings in teenagers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Being empathetic includes __________.

having good communication skills

understanding another's emotions

having good listening skills

all of the above

Those with high self-esteem generally live a more fulfilling life and have better relationships. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

All of the following are positive strategies for improving self-esteem EXCEPT:

choosing good friends

improving self-image

strengthening integrity

changing who you are

While your personality may cause certain tendencies, it's your __________ that mostly guides your behavior.

self-esteem and mental health

mental and emotional health

friends and parents

heredity and self-esteem

Once integrity has been lost, it is impossible to regain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A family attempting to improve self-esteem in a child would NOT __________.

criticize mistakes

offer positive feedback

praise effort over results

model positive behavior

Depression, eating disorders, withdrawal from others, and suicide may all be the result of __________.

Every individual can interpret emotions accurately. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of Maslow's needs are related to our environmental health?

physical

social

safety

esteem

If you do not manage your emotions, they most likely will affect your ability to make good decisions. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT true about self-esteem?

Self-esteem is perceived value and self-worth of a person.

Self-esteem is the same for each member of a family.

Self-esteem varies from person to person.

Self-esteem can adapt and change throughout a lifetime.

Which statement is NOT true about emotional stress?

Emotional stress can be caused by positive events.

Emotional stress will disappear if you ignore it.

Emotional stress can be caused by negative events.

Emotional stress can make an individual physically ill.

All of the following statements are true about friends EXCEPT:

The desire to make friends can affect self-esteem.