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Florian found out that her grandmother passed away and has intense grief. How has this most likely affected her social health?

A
She has trouble sleeping and wakes up several times at night.
B
She takes out her frustration and anger on other people.
C
She experiences profound guilt and cries uncontrollably.
D
She continues to maintain her schedule and spend time with family.
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Which symptom is a short-term effect of tobacco use?

A
a buildup of tooth decay
B
a large mass on a lung lobe
C
an increase in glucose levels
D
a decrease in breathing rate
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Which drug is an illegal stimulant?

A
motion sickness medication
B
cocaine
C
cold medicine
D
cough syrup
4

Which is a sign of alcohol overdose?

A
normal speech
B
heavy snoring
C
mild fever
D
slow, irregular breathing
5

Which is one purpose of creating federal laws and policies for tobacco use?

A
to help people stop using tobacco products
B
to implement health events aimed at fighting tobacco use
C
to monitor the trends in tobacco use across demographics
D
to reduce the amount of money spent on tobacco products
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Souta’s grandfather passed away six months ago. Since then, Souta has struggled to feel happy and cannot eat.What step should Souta take first to improve his mental health?

A
Go to the hospital.
B
Talk to a doctor.
C
Talk to a minister.
D
Acknowledge the need for help.
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Why should someone seek professional help for issues related to mental health?

A
to get out of class
B
to develop dependence on others
C
to prevent thoughts of hopelessness
D
to become friends with a professional
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Which substance might lead to potentially dangerous addictions if abused?

A
herbal remedies
B
vitamins
C
mineral supplements
D
over-the-counter medications
9

Which of these factors may affect a person’s blood alcohol concentration?

A
gender
B
race
C
blood type
D
age
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Which statement explains one way that coping strategies are helpful?

A
They help people make more friends.
B
They allow people to avoid experiencing sadness.
C
They allow people to address suicidal thoughts.
D
They help people get better grades at school.
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Miriam recently lost a considerable amount of weight. Her heart races when she gets on the bus for school, and she gets frequent headaches. Her mind is constantly focused on negative thoughts about school.Miriam’s symptoms are signs that she should seek professional help for which mental health condition?

A
apathy
B
anxiety
C
sensitivity
D
impulsiveness
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Which symptom describes a short-term effect of using methamphetamines?

A
alertness
B
slow heart rate
C
anxiety
D
sleeping disorders
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Which is a likely reason that someone would harass a peer at school?

A
to assert power over the peer
B
to build a friendship with the peer
C
to increase the popularity of the peer
D
to promote equality with peer
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What do effective treatment options provide?

A
medical care
B
overnight cures
C
one therapy for all ages
D
a focus on drinking moderately
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Which most likely indicates the need to seek professional help?

A
feeling good even in difficult times
B
feeling some anxiety occasionally
C
never using alcohol or drugs in order to feel better
D
having distress that seems out of proportion to one’s problems
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Which physiological stress reaction would most likely accompany the psychological stress reaction of fear?

A
decreased motivation
B
increased heart rate
C
increased depression
D
decreased blood pressure
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Which step should a person take against bullying and harassment?

A
Fight back by posting negative comments on social media.
B
Purchase a legal weapon for protection.
C
Respond aggressively when verbally assaulted.
D
Practice making assertive, positive statements.
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Which is a possible impact of alcohol use on the community?

A
risk of stroke
B
loss of friendships
C
depression
D
injuries to other drivers
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Which option is an example of an internal barrier to seeking help for mental health?

A
inability to pay for services
B
lack of access to resources
C
mistrust of the health care system
D
lack of transportation to services
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Which behavior is one of the warning signs of suicide?

A
decreasing the use of alcohol or drugs
B
giving away a collection of prized belongings
C
having trouble sleeping
D
experiencing a lack of mental concentration

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