Question 1

What is the defense mechanism that allows a false, acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   repression
B)   rationalization
C)   displacement
D)   projection

Question 2

Being psychological normal is the same as

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A)   being psychologically unhealthy.
B)   being mentally normal.
C)   being psychologically healthy.
D)   mentally, being above average.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Accepted Answer

A)   having a drink
B)   distracting yourself
C)   reframing your thoughts
D)   having a cooling off period

Question 4

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A defense mechanism in which hostility is expressed toward someone by being covertly uncooperative or passive is

Accepted Answer

A)   projection.
B)   repression.
C)   passive-aggressive behaviour.
D)   displacement.

Question 6

List five warning signs of severe depression and suicide, and describe what actions you could take to help a depressed or suicidal friend.

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Question 7

Being self-actualized is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A)   realism.
B)   passivity.
C)   good physical and mental health.
D)   strong work habits.

Question 8

Which of the following statements describes a characteristic of self-actualized people?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are autocratic.
B)   They are largely able to accept themselves and others.
C)   They do not trust their own senses and feelings.
D)   They are outer-directed.

Question 9

Suicide is the ultimate form of mental illness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The model of human nature that proposes that the mind's activity depends on organic structure and genetics is the model.

Accepted Answer

A)   cognitive
B)   psychodynamic
C)   biological
D)   behavioural

Question 11

All of the following may be associated with depression EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)   poor appetite and weight loss.
B)   thoughts of death or suicide.
C)   pleasure in doing normal activities.
D)   insomnia or disturbed sleep.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Being normal is the same as being psychologically healthy.
B)   Psychological health is the absence of anxiety.
C)   It is as difficult to define it as it is important to understand it.
D)   Freedom from psychological disorders is a comprehensive definition of psychological health.

Question 13

Which of the following attributes best characterizes manic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)   increased energy
B)   lack of appetite
C)   classical depression
D)   decreased sexual activity

Question 14

Without becoming self-actualized, we fail to become mentally healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The ability to express anger is healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The neurotransmitter that seems to be the most important in the treatment of depression is called

Accepted Answer

A)   lutein.
B)   dopamine.
C)   acetylcholine.
D)   serotonin.

Question 18

Identity is a way of viewing oneself and the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

For each of the following situations, give (1) an example of negative self-talk based on a cognitive distortion and (2) an example of realistic self-talk:
-after a fight with a friend
-not receiving an invitation to an event that others you know are attending
-an average grade on a project
-receiving a surprise message asking you to meet with your academic advisor
-after drinking too much at a party

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What percentage of North Americans describe themselves as shy?

Accepted Answer

A)   20-30%
B)   40-50%
C)   30-40%
D)   10-20%

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