Question 1

Seasonal affective disorder

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A)  is more prevalent during the summer months.
B)  is more prevalent among people living at higher latitudes.
C)  has no effective treatment.
D)  is more prevalent during seasons with more sunlight.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Though ________ attempt suicide more often,________ succeed more often.

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A)  blacks;whites
B)  adults;teenagers
C)  women;men
D)  Latinos;AsiansE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

If you feel explosive anger coming on,you should

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A)  try to reframe what you are thinking at the moment.
B)  replay scenes from the past to help act in the present.
C)  permanently avoid the issue/person that is upsetting you.
D)  do none of the above.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

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A)  a history of previous attempts
B)  readily available means
C)  addiction to alcohol or drugs
D)  a high anxiety levelE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which statement regarding schizophrenics is false?

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A)  They may act to obey inner voices.
B)  They are not at risk for suicide.
C)  They may also have some form of depression.
D)  They may require the help of a mental health professional.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Identity is a way of viewing oneself and the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

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A)  giving up.
B)  keeping a journal of self-talk.
C)  recognizing failure.
D)  use of defense mechanisms.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

According to Erikson's stages of development,the conflict stage for a typical young adult involves

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A)  industry vs.inferiority.
B)  integrity vs.despair.
C)  trust vs.mistrust.
D)  intimacy vs.isolation.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following phrases is the best description of normality?

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A)  what most people do
B)  the right thing to do
C)  what most people should do
D)  what people think they should doE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been developed for all of the following,EXCEPT

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A)  panic disorder.
B)  seasonal affective disorder.
C)  depression.
D)  OCD.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Biological researchers have found genetic influences on

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A)  seasonal affective disorder.
B)  simple phobia.
C)  depression.
D)  post-traumatic stress syndrome.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

A delusion is

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A)  similar to an auditory hallucination.
B)  a form of disorganized thought.
C)  a firmly held,false belief.
D)  an obsession with a fantasy.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

One's identity

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A)  is established early in life.
B)  is a lifelong process.
C)  rarely changes from year to year.
D)  A and CE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Manic disorders are characterized by

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A)  high energy levels.
B)  the individual's limited vision of his or her potential.
C)  slow,slurred speech.
D)  very focused thinking.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 15

A psychological defense by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

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A)  repression.
B)  projection.
C)  rationalization
D)  displacement.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Suicide is the ultimate form of mental illness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The model of human nature that focuses on what people do is the _______________ model.

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

Question 18

People with established identities tend to do all the following,EXCEPT

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A)  form intimate,lasting relationships.
B)  remain isolated.
C)  share open communication.
D)  love and be loved.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

College students can typically find inexpensive mental health care through

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A)  on-campus counseling centers.
B)  psychology or education departments.
C)  support groups.
D)  all of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Being able to engage in open communication and risk having hurt feelings is necessary for developing a capacity for intimacy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Psychological Health

People with established identities tend to do all the following,EXCEPT

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The model of human nature that focuses on what people do is the _______________ model.

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Cognitive-behavioral therapies have been developed for all of the following,EXCEPT

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Biological researchers have found genetic influences on

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Which of the following phrases is the best description of normality?

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One's identity

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A technique that may aid in fighting demoralization is

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for suicide?

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Being able to engage in open communication and risk having hurt feelings is necessary for developing a capacity for intimacy.

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According to Erikson's stages of development,the conflict stage for a typical young adult involves

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Though ________ attempt suicide more often,________ succeed more often.

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Identity is a way of viewing oneself and the world.

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Suicide is the ultimate form of mental illness.

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A delusion is

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Seasonal affective disorder

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Manic disorders are characterized by

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Which statement regarding schizophrenics is false?

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A psychological defense by which unacceptable feelings are transferred from one event or person to a less threatening one is

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