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The approach to psychological research that, instead of studying mental illness, studies such things as happiness, character strengths, and healthy emotions is called

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positive psychology.

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Research on positive psychology has led scientists to identify six virtues that "enable human thriving." One of these is

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temperance.

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The basic premise of Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory is that people will pursue their highest potential when

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their basic needs are met.

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In the hierarchy of needs pyramid, the order of human needs progresses as follows:

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physiological needs; safety and security; love and belongingness; self-esteem; self-actualization.

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The highest level of Maslow's needs hierarchy is characterized by

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a state of transcendence and well-being.

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Which of the following is most strongly associated with better mental health?

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optimism

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Which type of intelligence involves self-awareness and sensitivity to others?

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emotional

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Mentally healthy people tend to have

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high self-esteem.

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Which of the following is one of the most important factors in a mentally healthy life?

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social support

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You are demonstrating a sense of self-efficacy when you believe you are

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in control of your circumstances

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The ability to bounce back from an adverse event is known as

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resilience.

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Your brain is not fully developed until you reach your

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early twenties.

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A person suffering from depression commonly experiences

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fatigue.

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Jorge has always been a top student, but lately he doesn't enjoy school and can't concentrate, so his grades are far lower than they could be. With which of the following conditions is Jorge most likely to be diagnosed?

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major depressive disorder

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Jenna sometimes "shops till she drops," meaning she shops on an exhilarating high until she crashes into a major depressive episode. Jenna's behavior is most common to which disorder?

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bipolar

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Geoff showers four or five times during the course of a day and washes his hands almost every time he touches something. Geoff's behavior most closely resembles symptoms of

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obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Which of the following statements about schizophrenia is true?

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Brain scanning technologies reveal abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia.

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Scott, age 24, has withdrawn from most social contact and stopped dressing appropriately. When you speak with him, his conversation tends to make no sense. Of the following options, Scott is most likely to be diagnosed with

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schizophrenia.

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According to the spring 2011 National College Health Assessment, ____ percent of college students seriously considered suicide in the past year.

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6%

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Which of the following is a warning sign or event that often precedes a suicide attempt?

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social isolation

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When a person with a physiological dependence on a substance needs higher and higher doses to achieve a high, that person is experiencing the characteristic signs of

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tolerance.

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Which part of the brain activates the stress response?

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cerebral cortex

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The stress response is a series of ________ that occur in the face of a threat.

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physiological changes

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Which system controls our involuntary, unconscious actions?

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autonomic nervous system

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Of the following bodily changes, which is associated with the stress response?

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increased metabolism

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Selye proposed the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) model to explain

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how organisms respond physiologically to stressors.

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The ________ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is characterized by a reduction in immune system functioning that will be temporary if the stress is over quickly.

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alarm

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The body can no longer keep up with the demands of the stressor in the ________ stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome.

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exhaustion

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Long-term exposure to stress can damage the cardiovascular system by causing

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chronic high blood pressure.

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Iraq war veteran Mallory was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder based on the fact that her symptoms were

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not apparent until a year after she returned home.

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Which of the following is considered the least severe of the stress-related disorders?

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adjustment disorder

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An achievement orientation is associated with which personality type?

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Type A

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Which of the following personality types describes people who are impulsive, need to get things done quickly, and live their lives on a time schedule?

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Type A

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Among Type A individuals, the trait that appears to be most harmful to health is

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hostility.

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Kristi's friends all describe her as cool and less easily frustrated. Kristi most likely has which type of personality type?

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Type B

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Which of the following statements displays "hardiness"?

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"My new professor is difficult, but I know that if I work hard enough I'll learn a lot from her."

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________ is a style of coping with stress that features a positive outlook, a sense of commitment, and a sense of control.

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Hardiness

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Holmes and Rahe created the Social Readjustment Scale to measure a person's

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risk of developing stress-related illnesses.

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Daily hassles, such as arguments and car problems, can cause health problems when

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you don't have a period of recovery.

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Based on one survey of college students, approximately ____ percent feel that stress has affected their academic performance.

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30%

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During times of high stress, college students tend to

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overeat or eat unhealthy "comfort" foods.

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The concept central to ________ is to calm the mind, cleanse the body, and raise awareness through activities involving posture, breathing, and body and mind awareness.

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yoga

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________ are positive thoughts that one can write down or say to oneself to balance negative thoughts.

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Affirmations

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Gathering of information about your heart rate, breathing, and skin temperature in order to recognize stress response symptoms is a technique referred to as

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biofeedback.

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The concept central to ________ is to promote the flow of life energy throughout the body.

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t'ai chi

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According to Kübler-Ross, when a person believes he or she is in the process of dying, he/she passes through five stages. Which of the following is the linear order originally presented by Kübler-Ross?

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denial and isolation; anger; bargaining; depression; acceptance

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of grief?

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eustress

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Kathleen's brother passed away six months ago. Recently, Kathleen has been imagining herself having conversations with her brother as if he were still alive. What phase of bereavement is she most likely experiencing?

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separation

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It's been two years since Frank's mother passed away but he still finds that he has trouble concentrating on anything for too long and often feels tired. What phase of bereavement is he most likely experiencing?

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disorganization

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Which of the following is recommended for someone who has just lost a loved one?

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Eat well, exercise, and get plenty of rest.

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Bereavement typically involves four phases. Which of the following is NOT one of the four phases?

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depression

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