Mental Health Test Chapters 8-10

True or false: Everyone has mental health. Not everyone has mental illness; however, anyone could develop it.

• True

• False

What could be a contributing factor to the development of a mental disorder?

• trauma

• abuse

• genetics

• injury

• All the above

The following are signs of good mental health except which one?

• Taking responsibility for personal behavior

• Being open-minded and flexible

• Recognizing the inherent value in each person

• Engaging in all or nothing thinking

Emotional intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. Which of these qualities are characteristic of individuals high in EI?

• assertive

• patient

• stable

• good listener

• all of the above

Which of the following factors that influence health do individuals have the least control over?

• Heredity

• Social environment

• Attitude

• Behavior

Hunter is always aware of the time. He is incredibly driven, competitive, and successful. However, he is not the most patient person, and he also has issues with stress. What personality type best describes him?

• Type A

• Type B

• Type C

• None of the above

____________ is the body and mind's reaction to everyday challenges and demands.

• emotional intelligence

• stress

• depression

• anxiety

Which statement about stress is false?

• Everyone experiences stress.

• Stress can be both good and bad in nature.

• Eustress is bad stress by definition; distress is good stress by definition.

• Stress can manifest itself in the body physically as a result of the mind-body connection, resulting in headaches, high blood pressure, and ulcers.

Which of the following is NOT a positive way to manage your anger?

• Practice breathing exercises

• Workout; engage in physical activity

• Identify the cause of your anger

• Take it out on someone else; act out

Potential stressors can include which of the following?

• people

• objects

• places

• all of the above