Medical Self Assessment: Chapter 3 Quiz – Flashcards
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Which of the following statements is most TRUE regarding psychological health? a) Being normal is the same as being psychologically healthy b) It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it c) Freedom from psychological disorders is a comprehensive definition of psychological health d) Psychological health is the absence of anxiety
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b) It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it
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An example of a simple phobia is fear of a) dogs b) public speaking c) interaction d) embarrassment
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a) dogs
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To help reduce social anxiety, a) realize your nervousness is not as visible as you think b) take breaks during anxious situations whenever possible c) get out of the situation if you feel stress d) A and B
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d) A and B
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Fear of public speaking is actually a a) fear of speaking b) fear of being observed by others c) simple phobia d) type of panic disorder
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b) fear of being observed by others
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide? a) a history of previous attempts b) readily available means c) addiction to alcohol or drugs d) a high anxiety level
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d) a high anxiety level
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A defense mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts or wishes are excluded from consciousness is a) repression b) projection c) rationalization d) displacement
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a) repression
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Which of the following mental health professionals is a licensed physician? a) clinical psychologist b) psychiatrist c) social worker d) counselor
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b) psychiatrist
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Religious belief a) undermines problem solving b) is a substitute for a positive self-concept c) promotes psychological health for some individuals d) has little bearing on mental health
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c) promotes psychological health for some individuals
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A treatment used for severe depression when other approaches fail is a) psychoanalysis b) drug therapy c) electroconvulsive therapy d) herbal therapy
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c) electroconvulsive therapy
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An example of an obsession is a) constant hand washing b) repeating someone's name five times every time you see her c) concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake d) repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off
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c) concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake
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Our early identity models are most likely to be a) peers b) political leaders c) celebrities d) parents
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d) parents
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The model of human nature that emphasizes behavior as a complex system hidden by active defenses is the _______________ model. a) biological b) psychodynamic c) cognitive d) behavioral
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b) psychodynamic
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Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk? a) "I'll have to start working on that next paper earlier." b) "I wonder why my boss wants to see me? I guess I'll just have to wait and see." c) "Too bad I missed the one problem through carelessness, but overall I did pretty well on this test." d) "I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
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d) "I won the speech contest, but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
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A person who expects failure and accepts it as deserved is called a(n) a) masochist b) realist c) pessimist d) optimist
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c) pessimist
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The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called a) acetylcholine b) leutine c) dopamine d) serotonin
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d) serotonin
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Psychological disorders may be a result of all of the following, EXCEPT a) genetic differences b) exposure to traumatic events c) life events d) good coping skills
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d) good coping skills
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Treatment for which of the following disorders MUST include drug therapy? a) schizophrenia b) OCD c) depression d) social phobia
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a) schizophrenia
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Being self-actualized is characterized by a) good physical health b) realism c) passivity d) good work habits
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b) realism
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Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after a) prolonged compulsive behavior b) failure in school c) nightmares d) rape
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d) rape
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The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood, attentiveness level, and other psychological states. a) estrogen; norepinephrine b) serotonin; norepinephrine c) serotonin; estrogen d) endorphins; serotonin
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b) serotonin; norepinephrine
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College students can typically find inexpensive mental health care through a) support groups b) psychology or education departments c) on-campus counseling centers d) all of the above
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d) all of the above
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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression? a) loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things b) autonomy c) increased social interaction d) obsession with exercise
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a) loss of pleasure in doing formerly pleasurable things
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A defense mechanism by which unacceptable inner impulses are attributed to others is a) projection b) repression c) displacement d) rationalization
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a) projection
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A psychological defense by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is a) repression b) rationalization c) displacement d) projection
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c) displacement
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An example of an obsession is a) concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake b) repeating someone's name five times every time you see he c) constant hand washing d) repeatedly checking to see if the stove is turned off
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a) concern of contracting syphilis from a handshake
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Which of the following is a social phobia? a) fear of high places b) fear of seeing blood c) fear of embarrassment d) fear of animals
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c) fear of embarrassment
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Symptoms of panic disorder typically include a) a loss of physical equilibrium b) a depressed heart rate c) a sudden drop in blood pressure d) lethargy
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a) a loss of physical equilibrium
