Chapter 3 (Psych Health) – Flashcards
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Religious belief
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promotes psychological health for some individuals
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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?
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loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things
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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?
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All are characteristics of depression
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An example of a simple phobia is fear of
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dogs
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Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?
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"I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
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Treatment for which of the following disorders MUST include drug therapy?
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schizophrenia
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The model of human nature that proposes that the mind's activity depends on organic structure and genetics is the ________________ model.
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biological
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A defense mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts or wishes are excluded from consciousness is
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repression
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Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT
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extremely high energy levelS
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According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:
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physiological needs, safety, being loved, maintaining self-esteem, self-actualization
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A psychological defense by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is
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displacement
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A person who expects failure and accepts it as deserved is called a(n)
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pessimist
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The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called
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serotonin
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Which of the following is a social phobia?
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fear of embarrassment
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Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician?
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psychiatrist
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College students can typically find inexpensive mental health care through
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all of the above
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Which of the following statements is TRUE of schizophrenia?
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schizophrenics can be logical in their thinking
