Pre-Test Mental and Emotional Health

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

• a. Having a sense of purpose

• b. Being overwhelmed by everyday challenges

• c. Having the ability to make safe, responsible decisions

• d. Being positive and hopeful about life

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

• a. reliability

• b. resilience

• c. hostility

• d. empathy

Learning the skills required to cook a meal for your family would most impact your sense of

• competence

• resiliency

• integrity

• character

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.

According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which of the following needs must be met first?

• Need to have a group of friends

• Need to feel safe from danger

• Need to reach your potential

• Need to have food and water

A(n) role model is an individual who serves as an example to others.

• true

• false

A person with integrity can be counted on to observe core ethical values.

• true

• false

Your identity is what sets you apart from other people and determines how you will react in certain situations.

• true

• false

Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true. If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the correct word or phrase in the space provided. People of good character show respect for themselves and others.

Write a plus (+) in the space provided if the statement is true. If the statement is false, cross out the underlined word or phrase and write the correct word or phrase in the space provided. Negative self-talk is nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.

• true

• false