AnswersHSHEAC Health Sem 1 26-27The Importance of Mental and Emotional Health

Mental and Emotional Problems Answers

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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Which definition best explains coping strategy?

A
the way a person handles an abusive relationship
B
the thoughts and actions used to deal with changes in life
C
a method of increasing stress and conflict
D
a method used to escape a potentially dangerous event, such as using a whistle
4

How do mental and emotional illnesses affect social health?

A
They can cause a person to neglect good nutrition.
B
They can lead people to choose unhealthy relationships.
C
They can make people forget to practice appropriate hygiene.
D
They can influence people to neglect their physical health.
5

Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.
7

Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
9

Which action is a self-destructive behavior?

A
hair pulling
B
eye rolling
C
sighing
D
clicking tongue
10

What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school

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