Question 1

Being self-actualized is characterized by

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

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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A)  "I wonder why my boss wants to see me? I guess I'll just have to wait and see."
B)  "I'll have to start working on that next paper earlier."
C)  "I won the speech contest,but only because none of the other speakers was very good."
D)  "Too bad I missed the one problem through carelessness,but overall I did pretty well on this test."

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

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A)  Psychological health is independent of physical health.
B)  Psychological health is a myth.
C)  Psychological health is freedom from disorders.
D)  Psychological health and physical health are intertwineD.

Question 6

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

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A)  auditory hallucinations
B)  compulsive organization
C)  delusions
D)  deteriorating social functioning

Question 7

An example of an obsession is

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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.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:

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A)  physiological needs,safety,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
B)  safety,physiological needs,being loved,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
C)  safety,physiological needs,maintaining self-esteem,self-actualization.
D)  self-actualization,physiological needs,safety,maintaining self-esteem,being loveD.

Question 11

Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

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A)  knowing the difference between what is and what one wants.
B)  willing to accept evidence that contradicts what one wants to believe.
C)  remaining focused on the idea of the way things should be.
D)  not wasting energy trying to force people into the ideal picture of the way they should be.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

What percentage of North Americans describe themselves as shy?

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

Question 14

An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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A)  dogs.
B)  public speaking.
C)  interaction.
D)  embarrassment.

Question 15

Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

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A)  too much sleep
B)  disturbed sleep
C)  poor appetite and weight loss
D)  overeating
E)  All are characteristics of depression.

Question 16

To reduce anxiety in social situations,all of the following are appropriate strategies,EXCEPT

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A)  be an active listener.
B)  practice realistic self-talk.
C)  refocus your attention away from the stress reaction.
D)  avoid frequent eye contact.

Question 17

A defense mechanism in which an individual expels from awareness an unpleasant feeling,idea,or memory is

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

Question 18

Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression?

Accepted Answer

A)  drug therapy exclusively
B)  electroconvulsive therapy
C)  psychoanalysis and amphetamines
D)  drug therapy combined with psychotherapy

Question 19

Auditory hallucinations are characteristic of which mental health disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  suicide
B)  schizophrenia
C)  depression
D)  bipolar disorder

Question 20

Which of the following attributes best characterizes manic behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)  classical depression
B)  decreased sexual activity
C)  extraordinary appetite
D)  perpetual energy

Exam 2: Psychological Health

According to Maslow,basic human needs are ranked in the following order as they DECREASE in urgency:

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An example of a simple phobia is fear of

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To reduce anxiety in social situations,all of the following are appropriate strategies,EXCEPT

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Which of the following statements is an example of negative self-talk?

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

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Bipolar disorder affects more women than men.

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Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

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

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Which of the following is the best initial treatment for a person with moderate to severe depression?

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

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Which of the following is a characteristic of depression?

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Auditory hallucinations are characteristic of which mental health disorder?

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An example of an obsession is

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A defense mechanism in which an individual expels from awareness an unpleasant feeling,idea,or memory is

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Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

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Which of the following attributes best characterizes manic behaviour?

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What percentage of North Americans describe themselves as shy?

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

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Being self-actualized is characterized by

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

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