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Schizophrenia:

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irrational behavior, severe alterations of the senses, and often an inability to function in society, delusional behavior, hallucinations, rambling speech, inability to think logically, odd gesturing

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Which item below do adults with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have difficulty with...

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concentrating and staying on task

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Warning signs of suicide

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o Recent loss and a seeming inability to let go of grief o A history of depression o Change in personality, such as sadness, withdrawal, irritability, anxiety, tiredness, indecisiveness, or apathy o Change in behavior, such as inability to concentrate, loss of interest in classes or work, or unexplained demonstration of happiness following a period of depression o Sexual dysfunction or diminished interest o Expressions of self-hatred and excessive risk-takers o "I don't care" attitude o Change in sleep patterns and/or eating habits o A direct statement about committing suicide "I might as well end it all" o Indirect statement "You won't have to worry about me anymore" o Final preparations such as writing a will, giving away prized possessions, or writing revealing letters o Preoccupation with themes of death o Marked changes in personal appearance

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Psychologist:

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doctoral degree in counseling or clinical psychology (PhD), plus several years of supervised practice to earn license, various types, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, and specialties including family or sexual counseling

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Psychiatrist:

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medical doctor degree (MD), followed by 4 years of mental health training, can prescribe medications and may have admitting privileges at a local hospital

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Jake is being treated for depression. His counselor is a licensed medical doctor who provides talk therapy and has also prescribed medication for Jake's condition. Which type of mental health professional is Jake seeing?

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Psychiatrist

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The mental health professional who can prescribe medications to treat mental disorders is a

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psychiatrist

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General Adaption Syndrome (GAS):

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The pattern followed in the physiological response to stress, consisting of the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion phrases 1. Physiological phase: fight or flight 2. Alarm phase: Body tries to get back to homeostasis 3. Exhaustion phase: (allostatic load) exhaustive wear on the body, stress has depleted

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David woke up in the middle of the night because he smelled smoke. This most likely caused him to experience

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flight or fight.

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The primary hormone responsible for physiological stress responses such as increased heart rate and breathing rates is

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epinephrine

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The stress hormone __________ has a major role during the stress response.

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cortisol

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Emily is experiencing chronic stress in a dysfunctional relationship. Which of the following looks at the allostatic load Emily is carrying

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The long term wear and tear of the stress response

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As Joe prepares to spar with a tae kwon do opponent, his heart rate and respiration rate increase. These are indicators that which branch of the nervous system has been activated?

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Sympathetic

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The physiological state in which all body systems are in balance and functioning normally is

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homeostasis

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Stress:

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a series of mental and physiological responses and adaptations to a real or perceived threat to one's well-being

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Stressor:

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a physical, social or psychological event or condition that upsets homeostasis and produces a stress response

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Eustress:

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stress that presents opportunities for personal growth; positive stress

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Distress:

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stress that can have a detrimental effect on health; negative stress

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Acute stress:

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the short-term physiological response to an immediate perceived threat

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Episodic acute stress:

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the state of regularly reacting with wild, acute stress about one thing or another

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Chronic stress:

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an ongoing state of physiological arousal in response to ongoing or numerous perceived threats.

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Traumatic stress:

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a physiological and mental response that occurs for a prolonged period of time after a major accident, war, assault, natural disaster, or an event in which one may be seriously injured, killed or witness horrible things

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Homeostasis:

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a balanced physiological state in which all the body's systems function smoothly

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Adaptive response:

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the physiological adjustments the body makes in an attempt to restore homeostasis

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A pop quiz in class is an example of:

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a stressor.

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An example of an event likely to be associated with distress

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is bouncing several checks

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Peter recently ended a relationship when he found out his partner was cheating on him. This probably caused

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distress

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Chronic stress has a strong connection to all of the following medical conditions heart

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heart disease, diabetes, and impaired immune function.

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Catrina just missed hitting a deer as she was driving along a dark, curving road. She felt her racing heart finally slow down after she pulled off the road and took a few deep breaths.This is an example of a(n):

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adaptive response

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Stress management and coping strategies

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Cognitive restructuring, developing a support network, cultivate spiritual side, manage emotional responses, get enough sleep, eat healthy, self-care, manage time, downshifting, relaxation techniques

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To manage stress, the first step is to

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identify and assess the stressors in your life

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Which of the following forms of stress management is also a type of Chinese martial art?

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Tai Chi

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Which of the following forms of stress management also improves flexibility?

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Yoga

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Meditation has been proven effective in managing stress. Which of the following is true about meditation?

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It usually takes some effort and patience to learn to meditate, meditation involves some method of calming and focusing the mind, and meditation allows the body to relax while the mind is focused

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Eating healthy foods helps in managing stress because

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they nourish the body and provide stamina for stressful times

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Research on stress and body function have found that prolonged stress...

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Reduces the effectiveness of the immune system

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Cortisol contributes to weight gain by

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lowering metabolic rate and elevating glucose levels

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The ability of the immune system to respond to assaults is known as

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immunocompetence

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Sources of anger:

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1. Perceived threats to self or others we care about 2. Reactions to injustice, such as unfair actions, policies, or behaviors 3. Fear 4. Faulty emotional reasoning, misinterpretations 5. Low frustration tolerance 6. Unreasonable expectations 7. People rating or applying derogatory ratings to each other

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Fighting the anger urge:

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1. Identify your anger style 2. Learn to recognize patterns in your anger responses and how to de-escalate them 3. Find the right words to de-escalate conflict 4. Plan ahead 5. Vent to your friends 6. Develop realistic expectations 7. Turn complaints into requests 8. Leave past anger in the past

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Violence can be defined as

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the intentional use of physical force or power against oneself or another person or group (produces injuries).

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Successful community strategies for preventing violence include all of the following

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helping community members develop self-esteem, improving community-based support and treatment for victims, and promote tolerance and acceptance

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Hate crime:

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a crime targeted a particular societal group and motivated by bias against that group.

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Which of the following would be considered a hate crime?

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Criminals using illegal drugs commit robberies and assaults more frequently than non-using criminals, burning a church, beating up a teenager because she is Hispanic

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The risk factors for gang involvement is

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low self-esteem, alienation from family and society, low socioeconomic status.

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Rape:

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sexual penetration without the victims consent

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Aggravated rape:

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involves multiple attackers

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Simple rape:

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rape by one person, the attacker is usually known, and does not involve physical beating

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Acquaintance rape:

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any rape in which the rapist is known by the victim.

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Which of the following is true about acquaintance rape?

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It is a crime of opportunity, not necessarily a prearranged date.

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