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Mental health disorders are __________.

A
easily cured with medications
B
not really classified as diseases
C
complex diseases
D
caused by birth defects
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__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration.

A
Stress response
B
Exhaustion
C
Resistance
D
None of the above
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The final stage of the grieving process is __________, which provides __________.

A
anger . . . an outlet for dangerous feelings
B
bargaining . . . the opportunity to trade something to erase your loss
C
acceptance . . . the ability to move forward in life
D
depression . . . the time to feel your deep sorrow
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__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration.

A
Stress response
B
Exhaustion
C
Resistance
D
None of the above
5

In general, coping with stress includes __________.

A
negative coping strategies
B
positive coping skills
C
positive attitudes
D
all of the above
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Healthy behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
eating well
B
avoiding dangerous substances
C
agreeing with everything and everyone
D
getting sleep
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Which of these statements BEST summarizes the cause of mental health disorders?

A
Mental health disorders occur because of a variety of factors.
B
Mental health disorders occur because of physical deformities.
C
Mental health disorders occur because of childhood neglect.
D
Mental health disorders occur because of brain damage.
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The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.

A
alarm, resistance, and exhaustion
B
instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flight
C
depression, shallow breathing, and fight
D
none of the above
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A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________.

A
diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation
B
elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers
C
elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating
D
diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers
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If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should __________.

A
help them talk through their issues
B
help them by ignoring their behavior
C
help them by pointing out their faults
D
help them conceal their problems from others
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It's perfectly natural for loss to be followed by __________.

A
feelings of euphoria
B
a long period of happiness
C
celebration
D
grief
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Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia?

A
includes aggressive and destructive behaviors
B
involves laying motionless for hours
C
includes having illusions and hallucinations
D
none of the above
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The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
loss of memory
B
loss of concentration
C
poor judgment
D
isolation
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Anxiety disorders are __________.

A
characterized by abnormal fear of everyday situations
B
only occur in fearful situations
C
caused by a loss of contact with reality
D
characterized by aggressive and destructive behaviors

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