Topic Test Answers

Mental health disorders are __________. A. easily cured with medications B. not really classified as diseases C. complex diseases D. caused by birth defects Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration. A. Stress response B. Exhaustion C. Resistance D. None of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The final stage of the grieving process is __________, which provides __________. A. anger . . . an outlet for dangerous feelings B. bargaining . . . the opportunity to trade something to erase your loss C. acceptance . . . the ability to move forward in life D. depression . . . the time to feel your deep sorrow Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ can keep you alert and sharpen your concentration. A. Stress response B. Exhaustion C. Resistance D. None of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, coping with stress includes __________. A. negative coping strategies B. positive coping skills C. positive attitudes D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Healthy behaviors include all of the following EXCEPT:A.eating wellB.avoiding dangerous substancesC.agreeing with everything and everyoneD.getting sleep Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of these statements BEST summarizes the cause of mental health disorders?

Mental health disorders disrupt everyday activities. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The general adaptation syndrome response includes __________.A.alarm, resistance, and exhaustionB.instinct, rapid heartbeat, and flightC.depression, shallow breathing, and fight D.none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

After experiencing a loss, it's important to take care of yourself by __________.

Keeping a journal is not an effective way of keeping stress under control. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A major side effect that stress can cause on the gastrointestinal system is __________. A. diminished levels of gastrin, leading to constipation B. elevated levels of gastrin, causing stomach ulcers C. elevated levels of cortisol, causing overeating D. diminished levels of cortisol, causing stomach ulcers Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Anxiety only occurs in those who have an anxiety disorder.

If you suspect someone you know may attempt suicide, you should __________.A.help them talk through their issuesB.help them by ignoring their behaviorC.help them by pointing out their faultsD.help them conceal their problems from others Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

It's perfectly natural for loss to be followed by __________. A. feelings of euphoria B. a long period of happiness C. celebration D. grief Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia? A. includes aggressive and destructive behaviors B. involves laying motionless for hours C. includes having illusions and hallucinations D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The signs of cognitive (mental) stress include all of the following EXCEPT: A. loss of memory B. loss of concentration C. poor judgment D. isolation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Everyone reacts to stress in the same way. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is NOT a stage of grief?