Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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A
person’s self-esteem a. | cannot be changed. | c. | is not important for being
successful. | b. | can be changed. | d. | does not influence his or her
behavior. | | | | |
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2.
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Which
of the following is not an important step in improving your self-esteem? a. | acting with
integrity | c. | comparing
yourself to others | b. | choosing supportive friends | d. | accepting yourself | | | | |
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3.
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Carla
decided not to accept a beer from Joe. Joe responded, “Go ahead, be a loser,” and walked
away. Carla thought, “It’s too bad Joe feels that way, but I don’t need to drink to
enjoy myself.” Which of the following is true of Carla? a. | She has high
self-esteem. | b. | She doesn’t do anything to harm
herself. | c. | She resisted peer pressure. | d. | all of the
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People with high self-esteem a. | look out only for themselves. | c. | can easily talk with people. | b. | take advantage
of others. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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5.
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You
can improve your self-esteem by a. | celebrating your strengths. | c. | accepting yourself. | b. | using positive
self-talk. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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6.
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To
build self-esteem, Jim could a. | speak positively about himself. | c. | have fun. | b. | reward himself
when he does well. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Nonverbal expression, or body language, includes a. | facial
expressions. | c. | body
posture. | b. | gestures. | d. | all of the above | | | | |
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Expressing yourself in a hostile and unfriendly manner is a characteristic
of a. | active
listening. | c. | aggressive
communication. | b. | passive listening. | d. | assertive communication. | | | | |
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Which
is not a way to improve your listening skills? a. | nod your head
occasionally | c. | ask
questions | b. | think about something else | d. | paraphrase | | | | |
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Miscommunication can result in a. | arguments. | c. | unsatisfying relationships. | b. | hurt
feelings. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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A
fight would be the most likely result of which kind of message? a. | an e-mail
message | c. | a
“you” message | b. | an “I” message | d. | none of the above | | | | |
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12.
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A
problem that may signal a person’s need to obtain professional help is a. | too much or too
little sleep. | b. | feelings of hopelessness. | c. | the inability to
concentrate and make decisions. | d. | all of the above | | |
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If
you are jealous because your girlfriend or boyfriend is dating other people, you
should a. | try not to be
critical of yourself. | b. | get some exercise. | c. | discuss your
feelings with your girlfriend or boyfriend. | d. | build
something. | | |
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One
useful strategy for managing loneliness is a. | engaging in activities that will make you part of a
group. | b. | making a list of your positive
traits. | c. | not being critical of yourself. | d. | engaging in
self-talk. | | |
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Which
of the following is not a characteristic of a mentally healthy person? a. | feeling good
about herself or himself | b. | being optimistic | c. | finding ways to
keep in contact with friends and make new friends | d. | always avoiding
difficult or unpleasant situations | | |
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Angelina has just won first place in an ice-skating competition. She likes to share
her good feelings and enjoyment of ice skating by volunteering some time every week to teach
handicapped children how to skate. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, Angelina is at the
level known as a. | the safety
stage. | c. | the esteem
stage. | b. | the social stage. | d. | self-actualization. | | | | |
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Mental disorders are a. | feared by some people. | c. | often misunderstood. | b. | treatable. | d. | all of the
above | | | | |
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Symptoms of an eating disorder include all of the following
except a. | starving
oneself. | b. | gaining 5 pounds. | c. | obsessive
thoughts about weight control. | d. | eating large amounts of food and then
vomiting. | | |
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Which
of these symptoms does not indicate depression? a. | intense anger
about an injustice | c. | loss of
appetite | b. | lack of energy | d. | too little sleep | | | | |
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Almost 10 percent of Americans have some level of depression. What forms of treatment
might be appropriate for someone experiencing major depression? a. | group
therapy | c. | medication | b. | psychotherapy | d. | Any of the above | | | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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One
characteristic of a mentally healthy person is being able to handle daily
______________________________.
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22.
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A
____________________ person does not rely on defense mechanisms to deal with problems.
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23.
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Holding in your ____________________ can be destructive to your mental and emotional
health.
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In
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, seeking acceptance and affection is a characteristic of the
____________________ stage.
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25.
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Jason
is terrified of spiders. Whenever he sees one, he must get away as quickly as possible. Jason has
a(n) ____________________.
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Helen
always seems to be complaining of some ache or pain and insists that she is ill. She changes doctors
frequently because none can find anything wrong with her. Helen may have
____________________.
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Maintaining eye contact, leaning forward and facing the speaker, and asking questions
are all part of ____________________ listening.
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28.
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Restating what someone has said, or ____________________, is an effective listening
skill.
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29.
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When
you use a(n) ____________________, you calmly and firmly say how you feel without blaming another
person.
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30.
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Expressing yourself directly but with respect for others is ____________________
communication.
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31.
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If
you have ____________________ for others, you are able to understand another person’s behaviors
and attitudes.
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32.
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If
what you say contradicts your _________________________, people may be confused about what you
mean.
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33.
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People with low ____________________ often criticize themselves and
others.
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34.
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Singing, drawing, and getting some exercise are three positive ways to manage
____________________.
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35.
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Some
mental disorders, such as phobias, can develop as a result of a ____________________
experience.
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36.
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Replacing negative ____________________ with positive messages about your abilities is
a very effective way of improving your self-esteem.
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Matching
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Match each item with the correct statement. a. | “I”
message | f. | passive
communication | b. | accepting yourself | g. | aggressive communication | c. | emotions | h. | self-talk | d. | major depressive disorder | i. | defense mechanism | e. | self-concept | j. | psychologist | | | | |
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an
important way to improve self-esteem
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38.
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unconscious behavior used to protect oneself from unpleasant emotions
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39.
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hostile and unfriendly in expression
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40.
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also
known as depression
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41.
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offering no opposition to challenges or pressure
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42.
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a
person who studies emotions and behaviors
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43.
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saying things to yourself
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44.
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a
measure of how you view yourself
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45.
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feelings in response to an activity or an experience
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46.
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a
good technique for communicating assertively
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