Emotional Health

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

• being overwhelmed by everyday challenges

• having a sense of purpose

• having the ability to make safe, responsible decisions

• being positive and hopeful about life

During the teen years, how can hormones impact emotions?

• by making your response to all emotions more positive

• by eliminating most extreme emotions

• by making all emotions more manageable

• by causing rapid changes from one emotion to another

What are defense mechanisms?

• signals that tell your mind and body how to react

• mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions or situations

• ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels

• chemical secreted by glands that regulates the activity of body cells

• intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior

People with good mental and emotional health never experience disappointments or failures.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• IT DEPENDS

Most teenagers regularly experience mood swings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• IT DEPENDS

Having fun is an important part of maintaining good mental and emotional health.

• TRUE

• FALSE

• IT DEPENDS

What is empathy?

• signals that tell your mind and body how to react

• mental processes that protect individuals from strong or stressful emotions or situations

• ability to imagine and understand how someone else feels

• chemical secreted by glands that regulates the activity of body cells

• intentional use of unfriendly or offensive behavior

Feeling a part of a group helps us meet _______________ need

• basic physiological needs

• safety and security

• love and belonging

• esteem

Which of the following hormones is primarily associated with the regulation of mood and emotional health?

• Cortisol

• Insulin

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

What is the primary function of the amygdala in the brain related to emotional health?

• Regulating heart rate

• Processing emotions

• Controlling balance

• Facilitating digestion