Question 1

It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People exposed to a higher number of traumatic life events than others typically

Accepted Answer

A)   have greater vulnerabilities to future traumas.
B)   develop worse coping skills.
C)   have a genetic predisposition to these events.
D)   develop strong communication skills.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Identities are established early in adolescence and are usually permanent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

Accepted Answer

A)   having a drink
B)   reframing your thoughts
C)   distracting yourself
D)   having a cooling off periodE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

All of the following may be associated with depression EXCEPT:

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A)   poor appetite and weight loss.
B)   insomnia or disturbed sleep.
C)   pleasure in doing normal activities.
D)   thoughts of death or suicide.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

What percentage of Canadians will have a specific phobia in their lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   5
C)   13
D)   21E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 7

The model of human nature that proposes that the mind's activity depends on organic structure and genetics is the _____________ model.

Accepted Answer

A)   biological
B)   behavioural
C)   cognitive
D)   psychodynamicE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

More than _____% of Canadian military officers experience high job strain, compared to _____% of full-time civilian managers.

Accepted Answer

A)   25, 16
B)   20, 35
C)   5, 12
D)   17, 31E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Identity is a way of viewing oneself and the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Defence mechanisms may be used positively if reality is kept in perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the defence mechanism that allows a false, acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)   repression
B)   projection
C)   rationalization
D)   displacementE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Other-directed decision making refers to

Accepted Answer

A)   intrinsic decision making.
B)   value-based decision making.
C)   satisfying your own desires.
D)   seeking the approval of others.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Repetitive, hard-to-resist actions associated with obsessions are

Accepted Answer

A)   delusions.
B)   phobias.
C)   hallucinations.
D)   compulsions.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

An openness to new experiences is most closely associated with

Accepted Answer

A)   self-esteem.
B)   autonomy.
C)   capacity for intimacy.
D)   creativity.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The ability to express anger is healthy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

Accepted Answer

A)   a sudden drop in blood pressure.
B)   a loss of physical equilibrium.
C)   lethargy.
D)   a depressed heart rate.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 20

A demoralized person would do each of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   use all-or-nothing thinking.
B)   minimize the success of others.
C)   take responsibility for poor outcomes.
D)   engage in cognitive distortions.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Psychological Health

What is the defence mechanism that allows a false, acceptable reason to be given when the real reason is unacceptable?

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What percentage of Canadians will have a specific phobia in their lifetime?

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More than _____% of Canadian military officers experience high job strain, compared to _____% of full-time civilian managers.

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A demoralized person would do each of the following, EXCEPT:

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All of the following may be associated with depression EXCEPT:

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The model of human nature that proposes that the mind's activity depends on organic structure and genetics is the _____________ model.

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for heading off explosive anger?

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Repetitive, hard-to-resist actions associated with obsessions are

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The ability to express anger is healthy.

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An openness to new experiences is most closely associated with

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People exposed to a higher number of traumatic life events than others typically

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Self-harm is usually a simple act to get attention and is not serious.

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Symptoms of panic disorder typically include

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Identity is a way of viewing oneself and the world.

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Defence mechanisms may be used positively if reality is kept in perspective.

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Other-directed decision making refers to

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It is important not to discuss suicide in front of someone you believe is contemplating suicide because you may give him or her ideas.

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Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

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Identities are established early in adolescence and are usually permanent.

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It is easier to identify criteria for good psychological health than it is to identify criteria for poor psychological health.

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