Evaluating Mental and Emotional Health — Unit test Answers

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 Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In general, which of the following is NOT effective in preventing abuse? A. trusting the abuser to stop when asked B. learning to prevent abuse C. distancing yourself from abuse D. reporting the abuse to local authorities Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following scenarios represents a safe situation for the child? A. A child gets yelled at by parents and blamed for things they did not do, but they never lay a finger on them. B. A parent constantly protects a child during the other parent's mood swings and aggression. C. Parents occasionally argue after the child is in bed, but it's not frequent nor does it happen in front of the child. D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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.

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.

In general, which of the following is NOT a common source of conflict between friends? A. gangs and cliques B. envy and jealousy C. developing common interests D. anger Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Positive life decisions are usually based on __________. A.your latest interestB.good mental and emotional healthC.suggestions by friendsD.short-term satisfaction Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A group of people who force other people to hurt or humiliate themselves as initiation into their group is committing which of the following acts of violence? A. homicide B. hazing C. domestic violence D. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following are good reasons to learn self-defense and practice it regularly? A. It's good to learn self-defense if a parent gets physically out of control. B. It's good to learn self-defense if a person in the neighborhood bullies other people often. C. It's good to learn self-defense if a next-door neighbor abuses their spouse and others. D. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following symptoms is considered a physical effect of stress?A.chest painB.mood swingsC.irritabilityD.restlessness Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Once exhaustion sets in, stress becomes easier to manage. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

One type of treatment for extreme depression includes sending electrical currents through the brain.

Which of the following is NOT considered a negative way to cope with stress?A.seeking supportB.smoking and using substancesC.over- or undereatingD.lashing out at others Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Reading and gazing at the stars are two ways to __________.A.relaxB.express yourselfC.increase confidenceD.seek support Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A group of people who are bonded together by a similar purpose beat someone in the park in order to steal their wallet. Which of the following acts of violence are they committing? A. domestic violence B. neglect C. gang violence D. homicide Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

If you are resilient, then you have the ability to __________. A. recognize change B. spring back from difficult experiences C. prevent bad things from happening D. silence the distractions around you Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Symptoms of excessive stress include all of the following EXCEPT:A.depressionB.constipationC.increased energy levelD.headache Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Participating in physical activity can help to reduce stress in all of the following ways EXCEPT: A. it releases stored energy B. it causes fatigue and exhaustion C. it releases tension D. it relaxes muscles Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Young people join gangs because __________. A. they need positive role models B. they believe that gang members are like family or close friends C. they are strong and like to be aggressive D. they feel loved by their parents Please select the best answer from the choices provided.