HOPE Chapter 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good mental/emotional health?

• Having a sense of purpose.

• Being overwhelmed by everyday challenges.

• Having the ability to make safe, responsible decisions.

• Being positive and hopeful about life.

The ability to manage the difficulties that are part of life is called

• reliability.

• resilience.

• hostility.

• empathy.

Which of the following is an effective way to improve self-esteem?

• Use negative self-talk whenever possible.

• Remind yourself constantly of the poor choices you made in the past.

• Focus on your shortcomings.

• Accept your mistakes and think of them as learning opportunities.

Inviting a new student to join a school club will most likely impact the new student's

• sense of resiliency.

• sense of competence.

• sense of belonging.

• sense of autonomy.

A teen with poor self-esteem

• is likely to use positive self-talk.

• can never improve or change his or her level of self-esteem.

• is likely to feel good about his or her accomplishments.

• can take steps to improve his or her self-esteem.

Hostility is an outward expression of which emotion?

• Love

• Anger

• Fear

• Sadness

Which of the following describes an unhealthful way to deal with emotions?

• Exaggerating an emotion to get a response from friends

• Seeking help to deal with overwhelming emotions

• Using relaxation techniques to deal with intense emotions

• Writing about emotions in a journal or diary

A teen who pouts and stomps her foot when she disagrees with her parents is demonstrating

• projection.

• compensation.

• repression.

• regression

Which of the following does not describe a healthful way to manage anger?

• Taking part in a relaxing, soothing activity

• Talking with a trusted friend

• Taking part in vigorous physical activity

• Yelling at friend and family

Which quality of good character reflects the importance of community concerns, such as obeying laws and voting?

• Responsibility.

• Trustworthiness.

• Caring

• Citizenship