Coping with Stress — Unit test Answers

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What is a common strategy for coping with anxiety, depression, or suicide?

A
to seek support and guidance from those around you
B
to separate yourself from everyone for 3-6 months to think through your feelings
C
to concentrate on activities that reinforce addictive behaviors
D
to just try to forget all the feelings you have
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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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Which statement BEST defines emotions?

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Emotions are feelings that randomly occur and for no reason.
B
Emotions are feelings that often go unnoticed by others.
C
Emotions are feelings that are triggered by thoughts or events.
D
Emotions are feelings that provide no insight into a person's mental health.
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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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Positive life decisions are usually based on __________.

A
your latest interest
B
good mental and emotional health
C
suggestions by friends
D
short-term satisfaction
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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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Good mental health is defined as the absence of emotional problems. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which statement is NOT true about emotions?

A
Emotions can be triggered by events.
B
Experiencing negative emotions is always unhealthy.
C
Managing emotions can help make better judgments.
D
Emotions can be triggered by thoughts.
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Emotional signs of stress include aches and nausea.

A
T
B
F
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A good sense of contentment means that you work hard throughout your life, leaving little time for rest and play. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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__________ is a feeling of anticipated distress, danger, or hurt.

A
Anger
B
Guilt
C
Fear
D
Sadness
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A person is more likely to get sick while experiencing poor emotional health. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Periods of depression that do not affect our daily lives are called adjustment disorders.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia?

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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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Our personality is based solely on the environment in which we live. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Independent individuals __________.

A
live without human interaction
B
are irresponsible and controlling
C
make confident decisions about their lives
D
avoid the complicated relationships of life
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According to the lecture, hormone changes are often responsible for mood swings in teenagers. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Warning signs of suicide include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
feelings of optimism about the future
B
reckless behavior
C
inability to concentrate
D
giving away possessions
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Emotional events that lead to stress include __________.

A
getting a new job or losing a job
B
divorce or loss of a loved one
C
problems with drugs or alcohol
D
all of the above
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Before reaching the higher levels of Maslow's hierarchy, one must __________.

A
rise above daily problems by improving one's emotional health
B
build a strong foundation by satisfying the lower level needs
C
free oneself of relationships that tend to cause complications in life
D
separate oneself from others who have problems

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