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Mental Health Unit Test
Test # _______
Directions: Mark all answers on the scantron with a pencil. Erase mistakes completely.
____1. Mental health is one of ___ components of health that make up a person’s overall health. a. 2
____2. A(n) _______ occurs in response to our interpretation of a stimulus.
a. change in blood sugar
b. emotion c. drop in blood pressure
d. increase in heart rate
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
e. panic attack
____3. Brain chemicals such as dopamine, endorphins, and serotonin; are called:
a. depressants b. acids c. stimulants
d. neurotransmitters
e. narcotics
____4. “Being free from disturbances that limit functioning” defines:
a. mental health
b. emotional intelligence c. resentment
d. confrontation
e. values
____5. When reading a person’s emotions, there are certain mannerisms and features that help an observer to identify what the
person is feeling. Identify the list that correctly places the signs to look for in order from most reliable to least
a. facial expressions, tone of voice, actions, words
b. tone of voice, actions, words, facial expressions
c. actions, words, facial expressions, tone of voice
d. facial expressions, words, tone of voice, actions
e. words, facial expressions, tone of voice, actions
____6. Without emotions, mankind as we know it would
a. become extinct
b. become robotic
c. have to be programmed in order to respond to stimuli
d. not experience the stress response
e. all of the above
____7. The brain’s function is to operate in a manner that enables human _____.
a. happiness b. energy c. relationships d. survival e. reproduction
____8. Which of the 2 lists below places the 7 steps of the mental process in the correct order?
a.
1. A stimulus occurs
(we have a thought, see, hear, touch, feel, smell, and taste something)
2. We interpret the stimulus and assign it meaning.
b.
1. A stimulus occurs
(we have a thought, see, hear, touch, feel, smell, taste something)
2. We interpret the stimulus and assign it meaning.
3. Our brain releases neurotransmitter(s) in response to the emotion.
3. An emotional response occurs
4. A behavioral response occurs
(running, laughing, yelling, whispering, grinning, flinching…)
4. Our brain releases neurotransmitter(s) in response to the emotion.
5. An emotional response occurs
5. A physiological response is triggered
(heart rate, breathing, muscle tension, relaxation…)
6. A physiological response is triggered
(heart rate, breathing, muscle tension, relaxation…)
6. A behavioral response occurs
(running, laughing, yelling, whispering, grinning, flinching…)
7. Consequence/Outcome
7. Consequence/Outcome
_____9. Most of the stressors we experience in modern day America are _____ in nature.
a. demanding
b. threatening
____10. Which hormone, released by the adrenal glands, causes a person to have a tremendous surge of energy during the stress
response?
a. dopamine b. endorphins c. cortisone d. glucose e. adrenaline
____11. Which hormone, released by the adrenal glands, combats swelling in case a person is injured during the stress response?
a. dopamine b. endorphins c. cortisone d. glucose e. adrenaline
____12. These are chemicals, released by the brain, that keep a person from feeling intense pain during the stress response.
a. dopamine b. endorphins c. cortisone d. glucose e. adrenaline
____13. Which one of the following is a stress management strategy that involves developing a strategy for using segments of
time during the day to get things done?
a. prioritizing
b. planning
c. purging
d. perspective
____14. Which of the 4 P’s of stress management would involve you choosing to view a stressor in a new manner in order to
reduce its impact on your life?
a. prioritizing
b. planning
c. purging
d. perspective
____15. Maria is overwhelmed by the amount of work she has agreed to do for her group’s project. She asks another group
member if he would be willing to complete a portion of her part for her. He agrees to. Which stress management
strategy has Maria used?
a. prioritizing
b. planning
c. purging
d. perspective
Match the 2 primary causes of mental disorders to the descriptions below:
A. Organic
B. Functional
____ 16. The cause is involved with life experiences.
____ 17. This cause stems from an actual physical or chemical change to the brain.
____ 18. Drug abuse, injury, heredity, or illnesses are all involved with this cause.
____ 19. Traumatic events such as war or a house fire are most often associated with cause of mental disorders.
____ 20. The brain of a mentally healthy person strives to maintain a chemical balance called:
a. hypochondria b. hemophilic c. osmosis d. homeostasis e. delta
____ 21. The positive pole of the emotional continuum is also called ____________.
a. schizophrenia
b. depression c. mania
d. hypochondria
e. homeostasis
____ 22. The negative pole of the emotional continuum is also called _______________.
a. schizophrenia b. depression c. mania
d. hypochondria
e. homeostasis
____ 23. Dan hears voices others don’t hear and often has disturbing thoughts that certain people are planning on stealing from
him. The thoughts come from the voices telling him about the people planning to steal from him. He recently lost his job
because he refused to serve customers he believed were planning on hurting him instead of doing business with him.
Following the loss of his job, he sought help from a clinical counselor. What do you think his diagnosis was?
a. a phobia of hand washing b. obsessive compulsive disorder
c. manic depression d. depression e. Schizophrenia
____ 24. Which mental health professional is actually a doctor (M.D.) and may prescribe medication?
a. psychiatrist
b. psychoanalyst c. counselor
d. psychologist
____ 25. A mental disorder may interfere with a person’s ability to:
a. feel good about himself b. perform daily tasks c. maintain healthy relationships
d. all apply
____26. Defense mechanisms are coping techniques people use to:
a. Deal with emotions they are uncomfortable expressing. b. Express their sincere feelings.
effectively
c. Communicate
____27. In Hunger Games, Primrose screamed “No!” when Katniss announced she would take Primrose’ place as a tribute.
Which defense mechanism was Primrose using in refusing to accept Katniss’ choice to replace her?
a. Rationalization b. Denial c. Reaction Formation d. repression e. displacement
____28. In Hunger Games, Katniss’ mother refused to accept and deal with the realities of her husband’s death in the coal mines.
She chose to become helpless, like a child. As a result, Katniss became the caretaker of the family. Which defense
mechanism was Katniss’ mother using?
b. Rationalization b. Denial c. Reaction Formation d. repression e. regression
Study the following emotional continuum and then answer 28.-32.
Mania----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Neutral--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Depression----------------------------------------------------------------------------a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
29._____ During which time frame does it appear the person has no emotional energy? He or she may be apathetic and have
a sense of despair, hopelessness, and helplessness. Tunnel vision may set in.
30._____ During which time frame does it appear the person’s brain is more active than normal and it may be difficult to
concentrate, such as with ADHD?
31._____ During which time frame does it appear that the person’s brain has lost its ability to maintain homeostasis?
As a result, extreme fluctuations of mood are taking place. The person is extremely restless and impulsive for a
time, then experiences no energy, desire, or sense of hope for another period of time.
32._____ During which time frame does it appear the person is experiencing anxiety repeatedly; the anxiety seems to be
quickly remedied, possibly because of a behavior or “ritual” the person performs to relieve the anxiety.
Match the description to one of the mental disorders in the list:
a. ADHD
b. borderline personality disorder
c. schizophrenia
d. manic depression
e. phobia
ab. general anxiety disorder ac. post-traumatic stress disorder ad. depression
ae. obsessive compulsive disorder
33. One of the most common mental disorders that develops in children. Children with this disorder have impaired functioning in
multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. It is hard for these children to control their behavior
and/or pay attention.
34. An anxiety disorder that is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors. Repetitive behaviors
such as hand washing, counting, checking, or cleaning are often performed with the hope of lessening anxiety. Performing
these so-called "rituals," however, provides only temporary relief, and not performing them markedly increases anxiety.
35. A disorder characterized by chronic anxiety, exaggerated worry and tension, even when there is little or nothing to provoke
it. People with this disorder can't seem to shake their concerns. Their worries are accompanied by physical symptoms, especially
fatigue, headaches, muscle tension, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, irritability, sweating, and hot
flashes.
36. A serious medical illness that causes shifts in a person's mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal
ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms are quite severe.
37. An extreme, almost paralyzing fear of an object or situation that is generally believed by others to be harmless.
38. Persistent sad, anxious, or empty feelings. Feelings of hopelessness or pessimism. Loss of interest in activities or hobbies
that were once pleasurable. Fatigue, decreased energy, lack of motivation.
The seven steps of the mental process applied to stress. Match the step to the description:
____ 39. Step One
A.
You view it as a threat or demand
____ 40. Step Two
B.
Endorphins, Adrenaline, and Cortisone are released
____ 41. Step Three
C.
Breathing increases, muscles tighten, heart rate increases,
hyper alertness, etc.
D.
A stimulus (stressor) occurs.
E.
You either confront or survive the moment
____ 42. Step Four
____ 43. Step Five
____ 44. Step Six
AB. fear
or
anxiety
____ 45. Step Seven
AC. Fight or Flight (if a threat) - or - Action or Avoidance (if a demand)
Suicide Funnel
a. ideation
b. gestures
c. attempt
d. death
Darken the letter that coincides with the correct section of the suicide funnel for each of the following questions:
46. During which stage would there be no apparent reason to suspect one was
considering death as one of the solutions to his problem?
47. During which stage should you ask questions, listen, and then get help for the person, if necessary?
48. During which stage would a person begin to reveal warning signs through artistic expression, taking big
risks, talking about it, and signs of depression?
49. Which stage contains more females than males?
50. Which stage contains more males than females?