Mental and Emotional Problems Answers

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Which action is a self-destructive behavior?

A
hair pulling
B
eye rolling
C
sighing
D
clicking tongue
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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.
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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.
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
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Which activity is a positive coping strategy?

A
sleeping all day
B
drinking water
C
meditating
D
taking vitamins
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Which statement best describes how heredity affects a person’s likelihood of acquiring a mental illness?

A
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will have the same mental illness.
B
If a family member has a mental illness, a person is more susceptible to having a mental illness.
C
If a parent has a mental illness, a person is less likely to acquire the illness since most mental health disorders skip a generation.
D
If a parent or sibling has a mental illness, a person will be twice as likely to pass the gene to his or her children.
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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
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Which factor negatively affects the mental health of youth?

A
experiencing academic success
B
having self-confidence
C
feeling loved by a small circle of friends
D
having an ongoing physical illness

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