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In general, coping with stress includes __________.

A
negative coping strategies
B
positive coping skills
C
positive attitudes
D
all of the above
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What is a common strategy for coping with anxiety, depression, or suicide?

A
to seek support and guidance from those around you
B
to separate yourself from everyone for 3-6 months to think through your feelings
C
to concentrate on activities that reinforce addictive behaviors
D
to just try to forget all the feelings you have
3

__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration.

A
Stress response
B
Exhaustion
C
Resistance
D
None of the above
4

Mental health disorders are __________.

A
easily cured with medications
B
not really classified as diseases
C
complex diseases
D
caused by birth defects
6

Anxiety disorders are __________.

A
characterized by abnormal fear of everyday situations
B
only occur in fearful situations
C
caused by a loss of contact with reality
D
characterized by aggressive and destructive behaviors
7

Daily hassles that may induce stress include all of the following EXCEPT:

A
eating dinner
B
school work
C
peer pressure
D
conflicts
8

Which of these statements describes experiences or feelings related to anxiety?

A
excessive fear of objects or situations
B
fear of embarrassment
C
constant worry
D
all of the above
9

Which of the following is NOT a mental health professional?

A
psychologist
B
radiologist
C
counselor
D
psychiatrist
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Which of the following is NOT a way to redirect your energy?

A
engaging in physical exercise
B
working on a creative project
C
participating in something you enjoy
D
obsessing about the problem
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Stress is __________.

A
positive or negative, depending on circumstances
B
a body's automatic physical response
C
a negative reaction to outside influences
D
A and B only
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Which of the following coping strategies involves having a positive attitude?

A
obsessing about possible problems
B
exercising often
C
accepting that some things are uncontrollable
D
procrastinating on projects
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Feelings of sadness __________.

A
are only felt by those with depression
B
are one of the major symptoms of depression
C
usually also lead to panic attacks
D
should be ignored even when they last a long period of time

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