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Q: Within how many minutes do panic attacks normally reach peak intensity? a. 5 minutes b. 10 minutes c. 15 minutes d. 20 minutes
Q: Byron's heart is racing for no reason and he is hyperventilating. This is symptomatic of which disorder? a. schizophrenia b. panic attack c. bipolar disorder d. major depression
Q: What is the best treatment for someone with a fear of heights? a. an SSRI b. a psychiatric drug c. interpersonal therapy d. behavioral therapy
Q: Claustrophobia is the fear of ____. a. flying b. closed spaces c. heights d. snakes
Q: What is a characteristic symptom of a phobia? a. reasonable fear of a specific object b. ability to function normally despite a fear c. recognition that a fear is reasonable d. avoidance of a feared object
Q: An irrational, intense, and persistent fear of certain objects is known as ____. a. a panic attack b. a phobia c. anxiety d. an obsession
Q: Bipolar disorder is ____. a. more commonly seen in men b. not treatable c. commonly referred to as dysthymia d. marked by depression and states of acute irritability
Q: Which condition is characterized by experiencing feelings of great energy and euphoria alternating with feelings of depression and despair? a. major depression b. panic attacks c. bipolar disorder d. acrophobia
Q: Having consistent feelings of emptiness, hopelessness, and sadness are distinguishing characteristics of which of the following? a. anxiety b. phobias c. major depression d. panic disorder
Q: Which racial/ethnic group has the highest rate of mental disorders? a. Whites b. Blacks c. American Indians d. Asians
Q: Which age group has the highest rate of mental disorder? a. 18-25 years b. 26-34 years c. 35-44 years d. 45-54 years
Q: What is one of the strongest factors that places college students at risk for mental problems? a. sexual-identity crisis b. stress c. homesickness d. romantic breakup
Q: A person who has ____ personality may be more prone to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. a. Type A b. Type B c. Type C d. Type D
Q: Which statement best describes sex differences in the brain? a. Women's eyes are more sensitive to light. b. Men hear a much broader range of sound. c. Women have more neurons in areas responsible for language. d. Men tend to respond more intensely to emotions.
Q: How much does the average human brain weigh? a. one pound b. two pounds c. three pounds d. four pounds
Q: The brains of teens rely more on the ____. a. brainstem b. frontal cortex c. cerebrum d. amygdala
Q: A malfunction in the release of a neurotransmitter indicates that the individual will likely have ____. a. abnormal thinking or feeling behaviors b. major bipolar disorders c. neuron loss and brain atrophy d. dysfunction of the heart rate and breathing
Q: Which neurotransmitter has been shown to affect mood and behavior? a. melatonin b. seratonin c. dopamine d. monoamine
Q: The____ controls breathing, blood pressure and heart rate. a. axon terminal b. dendrite c. brainstem d. nucleus
Q: Chemicals that are released by the neurons to stimulate or inhibit the action of other neurons are known as ____. a. receptors b. receivers c. neurotransmitters d. glia
Q: Nerve impulses from the brain travel down the ____ to relay electric message impulses. a. axon b. dendrite c. neuron d. glia
Q: ____ are the branching nerve fibers of a neuron that receive electric impulses. a. Dendrites b. Axons c. Glia d. Receptors
Q: The ____ controls movement, balance, and posture. a. medulla b. brainstem c. cerebrum d. cerebellum
Q: New brain cells are formed ____. a. only in infancy b. through childhood c. until puberty ends d. throughout one's life
Q: ____ serve as scaffolding for the brain. a. Glia b. Nuclei c. Axon terminals d. Neurons
Q: The basic working units of the brain are called ____. a. glia b. nuclei c. axon terminals d. neurons
Q: Neuropsychiatry is the scientific field that studies the brain and the ____. a. body b. mind c. spirit d. psyche
Q: Describe at least five factors that could predict the possibility that a person would commit suicide.
Q: Define schizophrenia and describe five symptoms.
Q: Compare and contrast the symptoms and features of three types of anxiety disorder.
Q: Discuss at least five characteristics of a mentally healthy individual.
Q: Describe the anatomy of brain messaging, or how neurons "talk" to each other. Discuss the role of neurotransmitters and neurons in this process.
Q: Matchthe items to the most appropriate description:a. psychodynamicb. autismc. cognitive therapyd. dysthymiae. major depressionf. psychotherapyg. behavioral therapyh. bipolar disorderi. interpersonal therapyj. generalized anxiety disorder1) Treatment designed to produce response by psychological rather than physical means2) Interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences3) Technique used to identify a person's beliefs and attitudes4) Social and communication impairment5) Sadness that does not end6) Technique that emphasizes substituting desirable responses for undesirable ones7) Severe depression alternating with periods of manic activity8) Techniques used to develop communication skills and relationships9) An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress10) Disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood
Q: _________________________ medications have become the drugs of choice for treating depression.
Q: A type of psychotherapy that focuses on inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts is known as ____________________.
Q: ____________________ is based on the assumption that an individual's relationship to their family is vital for the successful management of their illness.
Q: Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists do not prescribe ____________________.
Q: ____________________ helps people pinpoint the life problems that contribute to their depression.
Q: ____________________ is a disorder characterized by a chronically depressed mood.
Q: ____________________ is the most common mental disorder in childhood.
Q: A(n) ____________________ is a repetitive behavior performed according to certain rules over and over.
Q: ____________________ is the best treatment for relieving phobias.
Q: ____________________ are the most prevalent type of anxiety disorder.
Q: ____________________ are common yet often undetected psychiatric disorders.
Q: ____________________ consists of mood swings that may take individuals from manic states of feeling euphoric and energetic to depressive states of utter despair.
Q: Contrary to popular belief, ____________________ does not protect women from depression.
Q: The strongest predictor of ___________________ in teens is cigarette smoking.
Q: Some have proposed that people with a(n) ____________________ personality may suppress negative emotions such as anger.
Q: The worldwide rate of depression among women is ____________________ percent higher than in men.
Q: ____________________ medications are drugs that boost serotonin levels.
Q: The____________________ plays a major role in coordinating movement, balance and posture.
Q: The ____________________ is the central part of the cell that is contained in the cell body of a neuron.
Q: The master control center for the body is the ____________________.
Q: Which type of therapy strives to substitute healthier patterns for maladaptive patterns? a. cognitive-based therapy b. psychodynamic therapy c. behavioral therapy d. interpersonal therapy
Q: Explain the differences between the four stages of REM sleep.
Q: Discuss how having a spiritual life can enhance one's overall health and wellness.
Q: Explain the difference between possessing internal versus external locus of control. Provide an example of each.
Q: Discuss the factors that account for a person's happiness quotient.
Q: Compare and contrast the characteristics that a psychologically healthy person might exhibit with those that a psychologically unhealthy person might exhibit.
Q: Match the items with the most appropriate description:a. values b. gratitude c. mood d. self-actualizatione. spiritual intelligencef. emotional health g. reframingh. autonomyi. optimismj. self-esteem1) Fullest potential2) Best predictor of college adjustment3) Feelings and moods4) Anticipating positive outcomes5) Positive spin6) Criteria by which you evaluate others, and yourself7) Capacity to tap into the world around us8) Appreciation for everything that makes life a little better9) Independence10) Sustained emotional state
Q: A common dietary supplement sometimes used as a sleeping aid is ____________________.
Q: After aspirin, ____________________ are the most widely used drugs in the United States.
Q: ____________________ disorders are problems involving the time of sleep.
Q: ____________________ is the absence of breathing for a brief period.
Q: ____________________ is a lack of sleep so severe that it interferes with functioning during the day.
Q: Another name for REM sleep is ____________________ sleep.
Q: There are _______ stages of NREM sleep.
Q: The word forgive comes from the Greek word for ____________________.
Q: Praying directly to a higher power refers to ____________________ prayer.
Q: The capacity to sense, understand, and tap into the highest parts of ourselves is known as ____________________.
Q: According to your textbook, you don"t have to believe in ____________________ to be spiritually intelligent.
Q: When a person is said to be ____________________, he or she has independence and control of their life.
Q: The term ____________________ refer to the criteria by which you evaluate things, people, events and yourself.
Q: The effects of caffeine can linger for up to ____________________.
Q: Expecting a very good outcome in a situation is called ____________________.
Q: About 50 percent of your happiness quotient is based on ___________________.
Q: Positive thinking and talking is one of the most useful techniques for boosting ____________________.
Q: The top level of one's psychological health, once all other levels of well-being have been met, is known as ____________________.
Q: ____________________ is the ability to monitor and use emotions to guide thinking and actions.
Q: Your ____________________ health can be identified by your feelings and mood.
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