Achieving Mental and Emotional Health Review

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

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

• empathy.

• hostility.

• resilience.

• reliability.

Recognizing your value and setting and reaching goals is your sense of

• character.

• integrity.

• resiliency.

• purpose.

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

• Use negative self-talk whenever possible.

• Focus on your shortcomings.

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

• 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

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. A(n) role model is a sense of your own worth and helps you recover from failures.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. A person with integrity can be counted on to observe core ethical values.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. Identity is your need to achieve.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. People of good character show respect for themselves and others.

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If it is false, change the identified word(s) to make the statement true. Constructive criticism is nonhostile comments that point out problems and encourage improvement.

• True

• False