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Chapter Two: Chapter Two: Achieving Psychological Achieving Psychological

HealthHealth


Psychological HealthPsychological Health

Cognitive functioning of the following:Cognitive functioning of the following:• Expressing emotionsExpressing emotions• Coping with stressCoping with stress• Dealing with adversity and/or successDealing with adversity and/or success• Adapting to changesAdapting to changes


Characteristics of Psychologically Characteristics of Psychologically Healthy PeopleHealthy People

Accept themselves and othersAccept themselves and others Like themselvesLike themselves Give and receive care, love, and supportGive and receive care, love, and support Accepts life’s disappointmentsAccepts life’s disappointments Accept their mistakesAccept their mistakes Express full range of emotions (positive Express full range of emotions (positive

and negative)and negative)


Characteristics of Psychologically Characteristics of Psychologically Healthy PeopleHealthy People

Feels empathy and concern for Feels empathy and concern for othersothers

Take care of themselvesTake care of themselves Can function both independentlyCan function both independently Generally trusts othersGenerally trusts others Involves exercise, sound nutritional Involves exercise, sound nutritional

habits, and sleep into lifestylehabits, and sleep into lifestyle Establishes goalsEstablishes goals

(cont’d)


What is Self-Esteem?What is Self-Esteem?

1.1. Having pride in yourselfHaving pride in yourself2.2. Treating yourself with respectTreating yourself with respect3.3. Considering yourself valuableConsidering yourself valuable4.4. Feeling good about yourselfFeeling good about yourself5.5. Having self-assurance and accepting Having self-assurance and accepting

yourselfyourself

People with low self esteem have a poor self concept: how they view themselves


Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence

Ability to understand others and act Ability to understand others and act wisely in human relationswisely in human relations• Know your emotionsKnow your emotions• Manage your emotionsManage your emotions• Motivate yourselfMotivate yourself• Recognize emotions in othersRecognize emotions in others• Handle relationshipsHandle relationships


Enhancing Psychological HealthEnhancing Psychological Health Sense of HumorSense of Humor:: critical component critical component

of emotional health – results in a of emotional health – results in a positive outlook upon lifepositive outlook upon life

Communication SkillsCommunication Skills:: increased increased verbal and non-verbal skills will verbal and non-verbal skills will produce better comfort levels with produce better comfort levels with themselves (self-concept) and others themselves (self-concept) and others (self-esteem)(self-esteem)

Conflict Management SkillsConflict Management Skills: listen, : listen, learn “how” to say it, as well as use learn “how” to say it, as well as use assertive communicationassertive communication

* Learn to be more optimistic and in control* Learn to be more optimistic and in control


Proactive Approach to LifeProactive Approach to Life

Proactive Approaches – actively Proactive Approaches – actively taking charge of your psychological taking charge of your psychological health:health:• Construct mental picturesConstruct mental pictures• Accept these perceptionsAccept these perceptions• Test these perceptions (new Test these perceptions (new

experiences)experiences)• Modify these Modify these

experiences/outcomes (reframe)experiences/outcomes (reframe)


Challenges to Psychological HealthChallenges to Psychological Health

Two factors that can affect controlTwo factors that can affect control

1) Nature (innate factors)1) Nature (innate factors)

2) Nurture (environmental factors)2) Nurture (environmental factors)


Mood DisordersMood DisordersPrimary symptom is a disturbance in Primary symptom is a disturbance in

mood.mood. Clinical depression (feeling down Clinical depression (feeling down

for a lengthy period)for a lengthy period) S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder)S.A.D (seasonal affective disorder) Bi-polar disorder (a.k.a., manic Bi-polar disorder (a.k.a., manic

depression)depression)


Suicide InterventionSuicide Intervention

Remain calmRemain calm Offer support and assistanceOffer support and assistance Encourage problem solvingEncourage problem solving Emphasize the temporary nature Emphasize the temporary nature

of the problemof the problem Seek helpSeek help Stay with the personStay with the person


Suicide Intervention, cont’dSuicide Intervention, cont’d

Talk about itTalk about it Assume they are serious Assume they are serious Tell someone about thisTell someone about this Don’t argueDon’t argue Don’t be judgmental Don’t be judgmental


Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders

• GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)• Social phobiaSocial phobia• Panic disorderPanic disorder• Obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD’sObsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD’s))

Treatment involves a combination of medication, counseling and lifestyle modification.


SchizophreniaSchizophrenia

Personality deterioration (biological Personality deterioration (biological and environmental) – characteristics and environmental) – characteristics are:are:• delusionsdelusions• hallucinationshallucinations• disorganized speechdisorganized speech• catatonic behaviorcatatonic behavior• dysfunction in everyday routinesdysfunction in everyday routines


Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs


Chapter Two: Chapter Two: Achieving Psychological HealthAchieving Psychological Health


Multiple Choice Multiple Choice 11 Which of the following are characteristics of an Which of the following are characteristics of an

emotionally well person? emotionally well person? A)A) they feel they feel comfortable about themselves comfortable about themselves B)B) they are on they are on medication medication C)C) they have a successful business they have a successful business D)D) there is no need for interaction there is no need for interaction

22 Common symptoms of depression include: Common symptoms of depression include: A)A) persistent sad moods persistent sad moods B)B) eating disorders eating disorders C)C) thoughts of suicide thoughts of suicide D)D) all the above all the above

33 St. John's Wort is used to treat: St. John's Wort is used to treat: A)A) suicide suicide B)B) shyness shyness C)C) loneliness loneliness D)D) none of the above none of the above


Multiple Choice Multiple Choice 44 Facial expressions is an example of: Facial expressions is an example of: A)A) suicide suicide

prevention prevention B)B) depression depression C)C) verbal verbal communication communication D)D) non-verbal communication non-verbal communication

55 Which of the following are considered conflict Which of the following are considered conflict management skills? management skills? A)A) avoidance avoidance B)B) humor humor C)C) get a good night's sleep get a good night's sleep D)D) none of the above none of the above

66 Which is not considered part of Maslow's Which is not considered part of Maslow's hierarchy of needs? hierarchy of needs? A)A) psychological needs psychological needs B)B) love and belonging love and belonging C)C) safety and security safety and security D)D) all all are levels of needs are levels of needs


Multiple Choice Multiple Choice 77 Emotional wellness: Emotional wellness: A)A) refers to refers to

memory memory B)B) refers to language refers to language C)C) refers refers to feelings to feelings D)D) all the above all the above

88 Depression is treated by: Depression is treated by: A)A) drug drug therapy therapy B)B) psychotherapy psychotherapy C)C) home home remedies remedies D)D) all the above all the above

99 Psychological health can be enhanced Psychological health can be enhanced through: through: A)A) humor humor B)B) aggressive aggressive communication communication C)C) avoiding criticism avoiding criticism D)D) learned helplessnesslearned helplessness


Multiple Choice Multiple Choice

1010 Psychological health is Psychological health is associated with: associated with: A)A) positive self positive self esteem esteem B)B) positive self concept positive self concept C)C) emotional intelligence emotional intelligence D)D) all of the all of the aboveabove


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice1.1. Sasha considers herself to be a psychologically healthy person. She is Sasha considers herself to be a psychologically healthy person. She is

able to able to a)a) express her emotions.express her emotions.b)b) cope with stress.cope with stress.c)c) adapt to changes in herself.adapt to changes in herself.d)d) adapt to changes in her environmentadapt to changes in her environmente)e) All of the answers are characteristics of a psychologically healthy person.All of the answers are characteristics of a psychologically healthy person.

2.2. Psychologically healthy people have the following characteristic:Psychologically healthy people have the following characteristic:a)a) enjoy their vocations.enjoy their vocations.b)b) are able to hold a full-time job.are able to hold a full-time job.c)c) accept themselves and others.accept themselves and others.d)d) have at least three intimate relationships.have at least three intimate relationships.e)e) do not recognize the need for goals.do not recognize the need for goals.

3.3. An individuals sense of pride, self-respect, values and worth is known asAn individuals sense of pride, self-respect, values and worth is known asa)a) self-esteem.self-esteem.b)b) emotional intelligence.emotional intelligence.c)c) self-concept.self-concept.d)d) emotional diversity.emotional diversity.e)e) self-integration.self-integration.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice4.4. Emotional intelligence is demonstrated byEmotional intelligence is demonstrated by

a)a) ignoring how you come across to other people.ignoring how you come across to other people.b)b) knowing and managing your emotions.knowing and managing your emotions.c)c) always winning when there is conflict.always winning when there is conflict.d)d) having the proper emotional response to any event.having the proper emotional response to any event.e)e) achieving a state in which you do not experience intense emotions.achieving a state in which you do not experience intense emotions.

5.5. Your first task upon entering any exchange of communication should be Your first task upon entering any exchange of communication should be toto

a)a) decide whether the exchange is formal or informal.decide whether the exchange is formal or informal.b)b) decide what types of nonverbal signals to send.decide what types of nonverbal signals to send.c)c) determine what needs to be said.determine what needs to be said.d)d) avoid biased forms of speech.avoid biased forms of speech.e)e) begin on a positive note.begin on a positive note.

6.6. To improve Tom’s nonverbal communication skills, he shouldTo improve Tom’s nonverbal communication skills, he shoulda)a) stare deeply into someone’s eyes during the whole conversation.stare deeply into someone’s eyes during the whole conversation.b)b) make sure the distance between himself and the other person is no more than make sure the distance between himself and the other person is no more than

a foot and a half.a foot and a half.c)c) fold his arms when engaging in a conversation. fold his arms when engaging in a conversation. d)d) slightly exaggerate his arm movements.slightly exaggerate his arm movements.e)e) None of the answers are strategies for improving nonverbal communication None of the answers are strategies for improving nonverbal communication

skills.skills.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice7.7. Personal space for a casual conversation among those in the United States tends Personal space for a casual conversation among those in the United States tends

to be aboutto be abouta)a) 6 inches to 1 foot.6 inches to 1 foot.b)b) 1 to 2 feet.1 to 2 feet.c)c) 3 to 4 feet.3 to 4 feet.d)d) 5 to 6 feet.5 to 6 feet.e)e) greater than 6 feet.greater than 6 feet.

8.8. Which of the following Which of the following is trueis true regarding nonverbal communication? regarding nonverbal communication?a)a) Staring at a person for seven seconds or more while in conversation makes him/her feel Staring at a person for seven seconds or more while in conversation makes him/her feel

more valued.more valued.b)b) Facial expressions have been cited as one of the most important source of nonverbal Facial expressions have been cited as one of the most important source of nonverbal

communication in terms of a person’s emotional state. communication in terms of a person’s emotional state. c)c) People tend to pay more attention to body posture versus someone’s eyes.People tend to pay more attention to body posture versus someone’s eyes.d)d) The nose is the only part of the face that does not play a role in nonverbal communication. The nose is the only part of the face that does not play a role in nonverbal communication. e)e) All of the answers are true. All of the answers are true.

9.9. People with a great sense of humor attract others mainly because theyPeople with a great sense of humor attract others mainly because theya)a) create in-groups.create in-groups.b)b) promote equality.promote equality.c)c) create positive feelings.create positive feelings.d)d) poke fun at authority figures.poke fun at authority figures.e)e) use sarcasm as a weapon.use sarcasm as a weapon.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice10.10. Of the following, a helpful approach to conflict isOf the following, a helpful approach to conflict is

a)a) acknowledging the other person’s point of view.acknowledging the other person’s point of view.b)b) practicing submission when conflicts arise.practicing submission when conflicts arise.c)c) avoiding conflict at all costs.avoiding conflict at all costs.d)d) playing to win.playing to win.e)e) settling conflicts as quickly as possible.settling conflicts as quickly as possible.

11.11. All of the following are steps in a process for improving your psychological health All of the following are steps in a process for improving your psychological health exceptexcept

a)a) reframing your perceptions.reframing your perceptions.b)b) accepting your perceptions.accepting your perceptions.c)c) constructing perceptions of yourself.constructing perceptions of yourself.d)d) discarding previous experiences.discarding previous experiences.e)e) undertaking new experiences.undertaking new experiences.

12.12. Which of the following statements would Juan make if he could describe himself in Which of the following statements would Juan make if he could describe himself in terms of learned optimism?terms of learned optimism?

a)a) ““Things never work out for me no matter how hard I try.”Things never work out for me no matter how hard I try.”b)b) ““It didn’t work out for me this time.”It didn’t work out for me this time.”c)c) ““I’m not very good at Spanish.”I’m not very good at Spanish.”d)d) ““Some things will just never change.”Some things will just never change.”e)e) None of the answers are statements Juan would make to describe himself in terms of None of the answers are statements Juan would make to describe himself in terms of

learned optimism.learned optimism.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice13. Being able to recognize emotions in others is a sign of

a) arrogance.b) Emotional intelligence.c) low self-esteem.d) submission.e) neediness.

14. Denise and Pedro are arguing about the amount of time they spend together. Which of the following techniques for communication should they use?

a) They should cover all topics that have ever bothered them.b) They should use absolutes, such as “never” and “always.”c) They should make criticism as general as possible.d) They should focus on the topic at hand.e) They should dismiss how each other are feeling.

15. Studies have shown that optimists tend to have all of the following qualities except

a) contract fewer infectious diseases.b) have better health habits.c) possess stronger immune systems.d) be more successful in their careers.e) see the glass as half empty.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice16.16. In the United States, about ____% of the population suffers some form of In the United States, about ____% of the population suffers some form of

depression.depression.a)a) 55b)b) 1010c)c) 1515d)d) 2020e)e) 2525

17.17. Ellen has always filled her life with competitive distance running, bicycling, Ellen has always filled her life with competitive distance running, bicycling, swimming, and soccer. You suspect that she is fighting depression when you hear swimming, and soccer. You suspect that she is fighting depression when you hear that shethat she

a)a) quit soccer.quit soccer.b)b) quit her job.quit her job.c)c) quit all of her sports.quit all of her sports.d)d) did poorly in a major class.did poorly in a major class.e)e) broke up with her boyfriend.broke up with her boyfriend.

18.18. Which of the following best illustrates that Joseph is suffering from depression?Which of the following best illustrates that Joseph is suffering from depression?a)a) He binge drinks.He binge drinks.b)b) He is hot-tempered.He is hot-tempered.c)c) He skips many classes.He skips many classes.d)d) He watches fight movies.He watches fight movies.e)e) He has drifted away from all of his friends.He has drifted away from all of his friends.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice19.19. All of the following can be symptoms of depression All of the following can be symptoms of depression exceptexcept

a)a) frequent cryingfrequent cryingb)b) significant weight losssignificant weight lossc)c) significant weight gainsignificant weight gaind)d) low self-esteem or feelings of hopelessnesslow self-esteem or feelings of hopelessnesse)e) feelings of high energyfeelings of high energy

20.20. Which of the following statements Which of the following statements is trueis true regarding suicide? regarding suicide?a)a) It is the third leading cause of death for young adults 15-24 years old.It is the third leading cause of death for young adults 15-24 years old.b)b) Men commit suicide four times more often than women.Men commit suicide four times more often than women.c)c) Women tend to employ more violent methods of suicide then men.Women tend to employ more violent methods of suicide then men.d)d) It is the third leading cause of death for young adults 15-24 years old and is It is the third leading cause of death for young adults 15-24 years old and is

committed more often by men than by women.committed more often by men than by women.e)e) All of the statements are true.All of the statements are true.

21.21. All of the following are examples of anxiety disorders All of the following are examples of anxiety disorders exceptexcepta)a) bipolar disorder.bipolar disorder.b)b) generalized anxiety disorder.generalized anxiety disorder.c)c) obsessive-compulsive disorder.obsessive-compulsive disorder.d)d) post traumatic stress disorder.post traumatic stress disorder.e)e) panic disorder.panic disorder.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice22.22. Bill is easily distracted and experiences frequent bouts of excessive energy, Bill is easily distracted and experiences frequent bouts of excessive energy,

excitability, and impulsive behavior. His condition is characterized asexcitability, and impulsive behavior. His condition is characterized asa)a) general anxiety disorder.general anxiety disorder.b)b) mania.mania.c)c) panic disorder.panic disorder.d)d) social phobia.social phobia.e)e) obsessive-compulsive disorder.obsessive-compulsive disorder.

23.23. Types of schizophrenia include all of the following Types of schizophrenia include all of the following exceptexcepta)a) paranoid.paranoid.b)b) obsessive-compulsive.obsessive-compulsive.c)c) catatonic.catatonic.d)d) disorganized.disorganized.e)e) undifferentiated.undifferentiated.

24.24. In the 15-to-24 age group in the United States, suicide ranks as the number ____ In the 15-to-24 age group in the United States, suicide ranks as the number ____ cause of death.cause of death.

a)a) oneoneb)b) twotwoc)c) threethreed)d) fourfoure)e) fivefive


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice25.25. One sign of bipolar disorder isOne sign of bipolar disorder is

a)a) intelligence.intelligence.b)b) long-term feelings of stability.long-term feelings of stability.c)c) heightened ability to focus.heightened ability to focus.d)d) no family history of the disorder.no family history of the disorder.e)e) irritability.irritability.

26.26. Which of the following is a risk factor associated with suicide?Which of the following is a risk factor associated with suicide?a)a) little or no support systemlittle or no support systemb)b) family history of mental illnessfamily history of mental illnessc)c) problem with alcohol or drug useproblem with alcohol or drug used)d) family history of mental illness and drug usefamily history of mental illness and drug usee)e) All of the answers are risk factors associated with suicide.All of the answers are risk factors associated with suicide.

27.27. Schizophrenia affects ____% of the U.S. population.Schizophrenia affects ____% of the U.S. population.a)a) 11b)b) 55c)c) 77d)d) 1010e)e) 1515


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice28.28. Which of the following characteristics should you foster to help develop Which of the following characteristics should you foster to help develop

your creativity?your creativity?a)a) motivation through external rewardsmotivation through external rewardsb)b) dependence on othersdependence on othersc)c) approval-seekingapproval-seekingd)d) curiosity and independencecuriosity and independencee)e) financial security and conformityfinancial security and conformity

29.29. Which of the following is a dimension of spiritual health?Which of the following is a dimension of spiritual health?a)a) having a sense of purposehaving a sense of purposeb)b) having a sense of directionhaving a sense of directionc)c) having a sense of awarenesshaving a sense of awarenessd)d) having a sense of direction and awarenesshaving a sense of direction and awarenesse)e) All of the answers are dimensions of spiritual health.All of the answers are dimensions of spiritual health.

30.30. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the basic needs includeAccording to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, the basic needs includea)a) spirituality.spirituality.b)b) peace.peace.c)c) self-esteem.self-esteem.d)d) acceptance.acceptance.e)e) creativity.creativity.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice31.31. Self-actualized people tend to have all of these characteristics Self-actualized people tend to have all of these characteristics exceptexcept

a)a) strong ethical code.strong ethical code.b)b) innovativeness.innovativeness.c)c) compassion.compassion.d)d) goal orientation.goal orientation.e)e) complacency.complacency.

32.32. Studies have shown that the practice of spirituality canStudies have shown that the practice of spirituality cana)a) reduce life expectancy.reduce life expectancy.b)b) reduce heart disease and cancer.reduce heart disease and cancer.c)c) reduce reliance on others.reduce reliance on others.d)d) reduce the need for morals or ethics.reduce the need for morals or ethics.e)e) reduce the need for community.reduce the need for community.

33.33. All of the following drugs are used to treat depression All of the following drugs are used to treat depression exceptexcepta)a) Prozac.Prozac.b)b) Paxil.Paxil.c)c) Erythromycin.Erythromycin.d)d) Zoloft.Zoloft.e)e) Serzone.Serzone.


Multiple ChoiceMultiple Choice34.34. Susan finds that her heart is racing and breathing is labored while she is driving to Susan finds that her heart is racing and breathing is labored while she is driving to

work. She may be suffering fromwork. She may be suffering froma)a) bipolar disorder.bipolar disorder.b)b) obsessive-compulsive disorder.obsessive-compulsive disorder.c)c) schizophrenia.schizophrenia.d)d) depression.depression.e)e) panic attacks.panic attacks.

35.35. Which of the following statements Which of the following statements is trueis true regarding Attention Deficit Disorder? regarding Attention Deficit Disorder?a)a) Individuals with ADD tend to be highly intelligent and creative.Individuals with ADD tend to be highly intelligent and creative.b)b) It is considered a childhood disease.It is considered a childhood disease.c)c) It affects more males than females. It affects more males than females. d)d) It affects more males than females and individuals with ADD tend to be highly intelligent It affects more males than females and individuals with ADD tend to be highly intelligent

and creative.and creative.e)e) None of the statements are true.None of the statements are true.

36.36. Rick has a wife and children and a steady job. He enjoys his family and his Rick has a wife and children and a steady job. He enjoys his family and his coworkers, but he has no higher aspirations for himself. In groups he is a follower, coworkers, but he has no higher aspirations for himself. In groups he is a follower, seldom suggesting ideas or stating his own preferences. On Maslow's hierarchy, seldom suggesting ideas or stating his own preferences. On Maslow's hierarchy, his personality probably best fits the ______ level.his personality probably best fits the ______ level.

a)a) safety and securitysafety and securityb)b) belonging and lovebelonging and lovec)c) basic physiological integritybasic physiological integrityd)d) ego-strength and self-esteemego-strength and self-esteeme)e) self-actualization and fulfillmentself-actualization and fulfillment


True/FalseTrue/False 11 Emotionally well people meet with the Emotionally well people meet with the

demands of life. demands of life. A)A) True True B)B) False False 22 Psychological wellness develop mental Psychological wellness develop mental

functioning. functioning. A)A) True True B)B) False False 33 Depression is the most common dysfunctional Depression is the most common dysfunctional

state. state. A)A) True True B)B) False False 44 Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for

college students. college students. A)A) True True B)B) False False 55 Improving communications will enhance Improving communications will enhance

emotional wellness. emotional wellness. A)A) True True B)B) False False 66 Maslow developed 3 areas of psychological Maslow developed 3 areas of psychological

wellness. wellness. A)A) True True B)B) False False


True/FalseTrue/False A new proposal by the FDA would require ads A new proposal by the FDA would require ads

for prescriptive drugs to contain language that for prescriptive drugs to contain language that consumers can better understand.consumers can better understand.

Self-esteem is critical to emotional health.Self-esteem is critical to emotional health. A psychologically health person does not trust A psychologically health person does not trust

other people.other people. A person's self-esteem largely comes from A person's self-esteem largely comes from

external sources.external sources. Emotional intelligence includes the willingness Emotional intelligence includes the willingness

to express emotions regardless of whether your to express emotions regardless of whether your actions are appropriate.actions are appropriate.


True/FalseTrue/False As a defense mechanism, humor is better than denying, As a defense mechanism, humor is better than denying,

rationalizing, or minimizing a problem.rationalizing, or minimizing a problem. The main difference between major depression and the The main difference between major depression and the

normal bouts of emotional “blues” is that major normal bouts of emotional “blues” is that major depressive episodes are briefer and more intense.depressive episodes are briefer and more intense.

Scientists have discovered the single gene that is the Scientists have discovered the single gene that is the cause for depression.cause for depression.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of obsessive-compulsion and mania.alternating episodes of obsessive-compulsion and mania.

The mood swing of bipolar disorder generally lasts for The mood swing of bipolar disorder generally lasts for only a few hours.only a few hours.

Anxiety disorders do not tend to interfere with life.Anxiety disorders do not tend to interfere with life. Social phobia is a condition characterized by dread and Social phobia is a condition characterized by dread and

embarrassment in which social interaction is involved.embarrassment in which social interaction is involved. Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental disorders.Schizophrenia is one of the most severe mental disorders. There are many cures for schizophreniaThere are many cures for schizophrenia


True/FalseTrue/False In Maslow's model, needs can be met in In Maslow's model, needs can be met in

any order.any order. Sleep is at the lowest level in Maslow's Sleep is at the lowest level in Maslow's

hierarchy.hierarchy. There is strong evidence to support a There is strong evidence to support a

genetic cause for ADD.genetic cause for ADD. One of the benefits of faith is that it gives One of the benefits of faith is that it gives

meaning to life.meaning to life. Creative individuals are extremely Creative individuals are extremely

concerned with conforming to what other concerned with conforming to what other people think of them.people think of them.


Critical ThinkingCritical Thinking Your best friend has told you he is thinking about Your best friend has told you he is thinking about

committing suicide. What steps will you take to help your committing suicide. What steps will you take to help your friend?friend?

You are suffering from depression. What resources are You are suffering from depression. What resources are available to help you and to provide hope for the future?available to help you and to provide hope for the future?

Describe the ways in which communication skills can Describe the ways in which communication skills can improve psychological wellness (resilience, avoidance of improve psychological wellness (resilience, avoidance of depression, self-esteem, normal emotions, meeting depression, self-esteem, normal emotions, meeting challenges, conflict management).challenges, conflict management).

Your supervisor is an authoritarian: He is always Your supervisor is an authoritarian: He is always convinced of the rightness of his decisions, he leads convinced of the rightness of his decisions, he leads every initiative, and he doesn't engage in dialogue—he every initiative, and he doesn't engage in dialogue—he verbally battles opposing viewpoints. He has now verbally battles opposing viewpoints. He has now directed you to do something you strongly disagree with. directed you to do something you strongly disagree with. What will be the key points in your response?What will be the key points in your response?

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