Cumulative Exam — Cumulative exam Answers

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How does empathy differ from sympathy?

A
Empathy is positive, and sympathy is negative.
B
Empathy hurts people, and sympathy is a helpful emotion.
C
Empathy involves feeling what another person feels, and sympathy does not.
D
Empathy focuses on one’s own feelings about events, and sympathy does not.
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Rosita wants to have healthy peer relationships. Which action would best help Rosita achieve this goal?

A
treating other people the way she thinks they deserve to be treated
B
treating other people the way she wants to be treated
C
expecting other people to treat her the way she deserves to be treated
D
treating other people the way she feels like treating them in any given moment
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Which is a valid mental health resource?

A
peers
B
school nurse
C
www.psychology.com
D
www.healthyliving.net
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Which factor should be considered when choosing a mental health professional?

A
gender
B
attractiveness
C
treatment philosophy
D
marital status
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Read a text message that Eloise sent to her boyfriend.I can’t believe you went to the movies with your friends instead of with me. You know I love superhero movies, but you went with the guys anyway. I wish you wouldn’t spend so much time with them. You should keep your weekends free to spend time with me.Which sign of an unhealthy relationship is best reflected in Eloise’s message?

A
betrayal
B
disrespect
C
hostility
D
isolation
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Richard and Sarah are parents to two teenagers, Kelly and Max. All four members of the family lead busy lives due to work and school. However, at least once a week, they make it a priority to sit down together for a meal as a family. During these meals, Richard and Sarah share stories from their own lives and ask their children about their day. Additionally, Richard and Sarah make it a point to show their appreciation for one another, so their children can understand what a healthy relationship looks like.Which quality does this scenario most obviously demonstrate?

A
love and affection
B
positive role modeling
C
shared values and goals
D
strong emotional support
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Moritz is feeling hopeless and has very little energy. Which strategy can he use to cope with these problems internally?

A
starting a daily journal
B
spending time with family
C
seeking help from a therapist
D
maintaining friendships at school
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Cassie and Michael have been in a relationship for six months. Lately, Michael has become increasingly possessive and controlling. He insists on always knowing Cassie’s whereabouts and gets angry if she spends time with her friends or family without him. He discourages her from pursuing her interests and tries to isolate her from her support network.What should Cassie do to prevent any further abuse within this relationship?

A
See her friends and family secretly behind Michael’s back.
B
Talk to Michael about his behavior and set clear boundaries.
C
Cut off contact with her friends and family to appease Michael.
D
Avoid sharing her concerns and hope the situation improves.
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Mika’s friends are always eating food from his lunch, and he rarely gets enough to eat. What can Mika do to set healthy boundaries with his friends?

A
ignore it
B
buy more food from the vending machine
C
take food from other peoples’ lunches
D
ask his friends to swap food rather than just eating his food
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Which characteristic applies to mentally healthy people?

A
accept life’s disappointments
B
feel uncertain about themselves
C
let their emotions drive their decisions
D
cannot laugh at themselves or with others
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Which scenario most likely requires attention from a mental health professional?

A
Ian feels sad for a few days after a significant event.
B
Lucy feels anxious before a big test and has difficulty sleeping.
C
David feels sad for a long period, even when something good happens.
D
Olivia feels angry at and refuses to speak to a friend who betrayed her.
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Which statement supports the idea that waiting to become a parent is advantageous?

A
Teen parents are 11 percent more likely to divorce than older parents.
B
About 40 percent of married parenting relationships have one stepparent.
C
Marital satisfaction is 50 percent lower for new parents than for nonparents.
D
The divorce rate for parents is 40 percent lower than divorce rates for nonparents.
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Which person is an appropriate source of professional mental health help?

A
psychiatrist
B
parent
C
physical education teacher
D
physical therapist
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Which is a positive effect of social media on peer relationships?

A
opportunities for free expression
B
opportunities to establish power over others
C
opportunities to avoid direct contact with peers
D
opportunities to disconnect with the real world
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Which effect are children who receive unconditional love most likely to display?

A
lower anxiety
B
lower resilience
C
decreased empathy
D
less will power
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How could a student show a teacher that he has good character traits?

A
by listening attentively in class
B
by taking classes he is interested in
C
by ignoring the teacher if she trips
D
by trying to answer every question in class
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Which scenario is the best example of a healthy, romantic relationship?

A
Katie and Miguel share their passwords and constantly check each other’s messages and calls. They feel obligated to tell each other every detail of their lives.
B
Sasha and Jamal spend all their free time together, often canceling plans with friends or family to be with each other. They have a hard time doing activities independently.
C
Jason and Lisa often struggle to say “no” to each other and often feel guilty when they prioritize their own needs over their partner’s. Also, they rarely discuss their individual goals.
D
Noah and Rachel maintain their independence by having separate hobbies and spending time with their own friends. They respect each other’s need for personal space and privacy.
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Which characteristic is typical of distress?

A
worry and anxiety
B
increased energy
C
improved motivation
D
better reaction time

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