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Question 21

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Which of the following statements regarding psychological health is TRUE?

A) Psychological health is independent of physical health.
B) Psychological health is a myth.
C) Psychological health is freedom from disorders.
D) Psychological health and physical health are intertwined.

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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Question 22

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Which of the following statements regarding professional help for psychological health is TRUE?

A) Never seeking professional health for personal problems means you are psychologically healthy.
B) Seeking professional help for personal problems proves that you have a psychological illness.
C) For some,professional help is a choice;for others,it is a necessity.
D) Everyone will need professional help at some point in his or her life.

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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Maslow would NOT have described a self-actualized person as

Using St.John's wort may interfere with depression medications.

Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that make events seem better than they are.

The neurotransmitters _____________ and _____________ are responsible for mood,attentiveness level,and other psychological states.

Negative beliefs can be so strong that they become self-fulfilling prophesies.

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

Treatment immediately following a traumatic event is recommended for people with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

An optimist is one who expects failure and accepts it as deserved.

Schizophrenia is a rare mental disorder.

A thinking pattern common to demoralized individuals is an all-or-nothing view of events.

A condition that causes the sufferer to fear future threats,pushing out all other thoughts,is called

Agoraphobia may be caused by multiple panic attacks.

A simple,but accurate,definition of normality is "what most people do."

All of the following drug categories are prescribed for treatment of psychological disorders,EXCEPT

Situation Roger is a single father of two young daughters and has been dating Cheryl for the past 2 years.He recently learned that his company is going to be downsizing.Although Roger is financially stable,he is worried that his job is in jeopardy.He hasn't told anyone of the situation.Cheryl and his daughters have noticed that Roger is irritable and doesn't seem to be interested in doing anything.He is experiencing headaches,restlessness,and insomnia.Roger decides to seek professional help and starts seeing a cognitive therapist. -Which one of the following approaches is Roger's therapist LEAST likely to use?

Fear of public speaking is categorized as a simple phobia.

When a depressed individual suddenly experiences a significant,inexplicable lightening of mood,the mood change is usually indicative of a move toward better psychological health.