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Once a stressful situation ends, your parasympathetic nervous system

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Slows breathing

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Philip is attempting to lessen his feelings of stress. Which of the following would *NOT* be helpful? A) thinking and acting constructively B) keeping his expectations at moderate and achievable levels C) trying to remember as much information as possible D) cultivating a sense of humor

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C) trying to remember as much information as possible

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People with numerous stressors tend to have more colds.

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True

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Which one of the following is a stressor? A) bad grade B) sweaty palms C) rapid pulse D) high fever

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A) Bad Grade

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Women and men experience stress differently.

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True

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Situations that trigger physical and emotional reactions are termed ____________.

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Stressors

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The physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from person to person.

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False

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Lack of sleep can have a direct impact on stress.

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True

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Mohammed just received an F on his term paper. Which type of stress is he likely to experience?

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Distress

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Regular physical activity can reduce various aspects of stress.

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True

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The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of GAS?

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Alarm

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During the stress response, which of the following changes occur throughout the body as a result of the release of epinephrine? A) Your hearing and vision become more acute. B) Your perspiration increases C) Your heart and breathing rates increase. D) All of the above are correct

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D) All of the above are correct

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Which of the following systems are responsible for your body's physical response to stressors? A) cardiovascular and respiratory B) nervous and endocrine C) digestive and lymph D) muscular and skeletal

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B) Nervous and endocrine

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Ineffective behavioral responses to stressors may include talking or laughing.

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False

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There is *no* link between cardiovascular heart disease and stress.

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False

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First step for creating a personal plan for managing stress

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Identify your stressors

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Eustress is linked with negative stressors

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False

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Which is *NOT* a cognitive technique for stress management?

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Using Imagery

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GAS is believed to be a universal and predictable response pattern to all stressors.

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True

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Long-term overexposure to stress hormones

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Has been linked to health problems

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Fight-or-Flight response prepares the body for physical action whether needed or not.

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True

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Physical response to a stressor has little variance in intensity from one to another

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False

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The parasympathetic division of the atomic nervous system initiates the stress response.

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False

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Eustress

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is triggered by something pleasant

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The autonomic nervous system controls all of the following *EXCEPT*

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the ability to write

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Which one of the following is *NOT* a stage of GAS?

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Acceleration

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Which of the following statements is *TRUE* regarding stress and the lives of college students? A) It is a period of low stress. B) It is a period when stress is easily managed. C) It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life. D) It is a period when stress will have little impact on your sense of wellness.

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C) It may be one of the most stressful periods in one's life

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Some strategies for improving sleep habits include all of the following *EXCEPT* A) Create a daily bedtime routine B) Eating a well balanced diet C) Turn electronic devices off before you go to sleep D) Avoid alcohol before bedtime

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C) Turn electronic devices off before you go to sleep Turn them off an hour before

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While you are awake this chemical starts to rise and the rising level of this compound shifts your body towards sleep.

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Adenosine

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Which of the following is *NOT* likely a characteristic of a schizophrenic disorder?

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Compulsive organization

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The term stress refers to A) Pleasant or unpleasant situation that disrupts normal activity. B) Situations that can trigger physical and emotional reactions. *WRONG* C) A physical reaction to fright. D) Any imbalance of homeostasis. E) All of the above are correct

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E) all the above

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An obsession is a

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re-accurent, unwanted thought

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Psychological normality is an accurate definition of psychological health.

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False

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GAS is a acronym for

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general adaption syndrome

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Alcohol use before bedtime may increase the risk of sleep apnea

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True

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During the stress response, the human adrenal glands release A) adrenocorticotropic hormone. *WRONG* B) cortisol. C) endorphins. D) norepinephrine

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I think B) Cortisol

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Post-traumatic stress disorder is most likely to occur after which of the following? A) prolonged compulsive behavior B) failure in school C) nightmares D) rape

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D) Rape

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Psychological health can be defined as the presence of wellness.

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True

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In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, safety is a more basic need than being loved.

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True

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People with established identities tend to do all the following EXCEPT A) form intimate, lasting relationships. B) remain isolated. C) share open communication. D)love and be loved.

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B) Remain isolated

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Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder include

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reexperiencing of trauma in dreams.

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Schizophrenic disorders are characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT A) disorganized thoughts. B) inappropriate emotions. C) extremely high energy levels. D) auditory hallucinations.

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C) Extremely high levels

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Which of the following does NOT play a major part in psychological disorders? A) genetics B) culture C) biology D) They all play a major part.

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D) They all play a major part

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Excessive worry about probable, ordinary concerns is a common manifestation of obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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False

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Autonomous people make choices that satisfy themselves instead of making choices that satisfy others

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True

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Student peer counselors are often good psychological health resources for college students.

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True

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Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

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False

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Example of simple phobia is fear of

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dogs

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People who are self-accepting usually

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have a positive but realistic perception of themselves

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Being self-actualized is characterized by

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Realism

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People who suffer from panic disorders usually experience them for the first time during childhood.

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False

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Making decisions based on your own values as opposed to a larger group's is a sign of

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autonomy

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For some, self-help can be very useful. This includes

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raising self-esteem by counteracting negative thoughts and people.

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The end result of generalized anxiety disorder is the impairment of one's ability to enjoy life.

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True

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The only way to solve a mental health problem is to seek professional help.

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False

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Which of the following statements describes people who are autonomous? A) They don't express their feelings because of fear of disapproval. B) They respond only to what they feel as outside pressure. C) They act because they feel driven. D) They are independent and self guided.

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D) They are independent and self guided

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Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

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a loss of physical equilibrium.

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A continuing appreciation of the world

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Creativity

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Cognitive therapy emphasizes the effect of ideas on behaviors and feelings.

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True

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A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats, pushing out all other thoughts, is called

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generalized anxiety disorder.

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Physical intimacy, as it relates to psychological health, is the same as sexual intimacy.

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False

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It is important not to discuss suicide infront of someone contemplating suicide

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False

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Which of the following is *NOT* a risk factor for suicide

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A high anxiety level

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The type of therapy that focuses on what people do is ______ therapy.

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behavioral

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High academic performers show earlier bed and rise times.

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True

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The light from electronic screens can trick your body into thinking it is daytime by suppressing the production of _________.

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Melatonin

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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

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All stress has a negative impact on physical health.

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When a depressed individual suddenly experiences a significant, inexplicable lightening of mood, the mood change is usually indicative of a move toward better psychological health.

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False

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Which statement regarding schizophrenics is false?

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They are not at risk for suicide

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Identity is a way of viewing oneself and one's place in the world.

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True

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According to the psychodynamic model, much human behavior is

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rooted in the unconscious mind.

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During the stress response, which of the following changes occur throughout the body as a result of the release of epinephrine? A) Your perspiration increases B) Your heart and breathing rates increase. C) Your hearing and vision become more acute. D) All of the above are correct

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D) All of the above are correct

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Which one of the following is a cognitive technique for stress management?

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thinking constructively

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Insomnia, headaches, and digestive problems may be caused by uncontrolled stress.

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True

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The fight-or-flight reaction occurs during which stage of GAS?

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Alarm

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The fight-or-flight response prepares the body for physical action regardless of whether action is needed.

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True

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Having strong social support can help lessen the effects of stress in our lives.

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True

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There is evidence to support the idea that major changes in a person's life contribute to illness.

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True

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A counterproductive coping strategy is alcohol use.

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True

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People who have an effective support system seem to be better insulated against the effects of some diseases.

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True

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Sue has been attending college for about a month. During the past week, she has experienced headaches, and she is having trouble sleeping and concentrating, especially when there is an upcoming test. Which of the following strategies would NOT help alleviate Sue's symptoms? A) ignoring the symptoms B) learning and practicing muscle relaxation C) devising a study plan D) practicing deep breathing during stressful times

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A) Ignoring the symptoms

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Distress is linked with positive stressors.

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False

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Responses to stressors include physical and emotional behavioral responses.

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True

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The first step in creating a personal plan for managing stress is to

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Identify your stressor

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Philip is attempting to lessen his feelings of stress. Which of the following would NOT be helpful? A) thinking and acting constructively B) keeping his expectations at moderate and achievable levels C) trying to remember as much information as possible D) cultivating a sense of humor

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C) Trying to remember as much information as possible

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Which of the following is a risk factor that increases the likelihood of suicide?

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Suicide of a family member or friend

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Which of the following statements is most TRUE regarding psychological health?

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It is difficult to define as it is important to understand

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_________is released when it gets dark which signals your body to sleep.

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Melatonin

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Schizophrenia is a rare mental disorder.

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False

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Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.

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False

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Physical, emotional, and behavioral responses to stressors are intimately related.

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True

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The system of glands, tissues, and cells that helps control body functions by releasing hormones is the

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endocrine system

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According to Maslow, basic human needs are ranked in the following order of importance:

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self-actualization, maintaining self-esteem, being loved, safety, physiological needs.

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The ability to share feelings without fear of rejection from another is most closely associated with

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The capacity for intimacy

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A primary developmental task of adolescence is the development of identity.

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True

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Most people intent on committing suicide warn a friend or family member.

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True

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Our early identity models are most likely to be

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our parents

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Mental health status is based on the presence or absence of symptoms.

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False

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People not afraid to be themselves and be "real" can be described as

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authentic

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Panic disorder is

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a type of anxiety disorder.

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Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

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True

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Fear of public speaking is actually a

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Fear of being observed by others

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