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Health

Health

Pregunta 1 de 119

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1. As opposed to rehabilitation, remediation of a loss of physical function means to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • restore the original function

  • maintain what function remains.

  • correct the problem through alternative means.

  • accept the loss of one function but strengthen those that remain.

Explicación

Pregunta 2 de 119

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The term morbidity refers to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • high risk behaviors

  • the incidence of unhealthy though patterns.

  • the process of death

  • illness and disease

Explicación

Pregunta 3 de 119

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The traditional American approach to health care is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • multidimensional.

  • preventive.

  • holistic

  • episodic

Explicación

Pregunta 4 de 119

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4. Which of the following BEST illustrates the traditional American approach to health care?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • an emphasis on disease prevention

  • Seeing doctors only when sick or injured

  • Eliminating high-risk behaviors from your lifestyle

  • taking advantage of your school or company’s fitness center

Explicación

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5. The goal of preventive medicine is to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • identify and reduce risk factors in the patient’s life.

  • promote managed health care over traditional insurance.

  • prevent people from having to visit doctors

  • treat illness.

Explicación

Pregunta 6 de 119

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6. Of the following, which is not one of the central goals proposed by Healthy People 2020?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Promote healthy development and healthy behaviors across every stage of life.

  • An increasing acceptance of integrative forms of health care including reflexology and herbal-ism.

  • Achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups.

  • Eliminate preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.

Explicación

Pregunta 7 de 119

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7. Which term BEST describes the process in which individuals or groups gain increasing control
over their health?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • wellness

  • holistic health

  • empowerment

  • health promotion

Explicación

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8. Which of the following BEST illustrates group-oriented health promotion as described in your
text?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • A small rural town attracts a new physicians’ clinic.

  • A city receives federal funding to establish an AIDS awareness campaign.

  • A new neighborhood is designed so that parks, stores, and medical clinics are easilyreached by walking or by bus

  • An inner-city neighborhood creates Volunteer groups to clean up parks, Organize a crime watch program, and offer youth sports leagues.

Explicación

Pregunta 9 de 119

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9. During which of Prochaska’s Stages of Change would an individual think about making a change
in behavior but have no actual intention of stopping in the next few months?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Preparation Stage

  • Precontemplation Stage

  • Contemplation Stage

  • Termination Stage

Explicación

Pregunta 10 de 119

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10. According to the text, to define health,

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • one must first understand the dynamics of illness and death.

  • it is important to focus on illness prevention and the postponement of death.

  • it is important to look past illness prevention and the postponement of death.

  • none of these is correct.

Explicación

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11. Rodney has been in his first job only two months, but already some of his colleagues dislike
He doesn't mean any harm; he just says what’s on his mind. In which of the following areas does
Rodney need improvement?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • independence

  • responsibility

  • social skills

  • intimacy

Explicación

Pregunta 12 de 119

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12. Unlike most other concepts of health, holistic health considers (Blank) to be part of overall health

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tolerance for risk

  • your attitudes about your health

  • others’ perceptions of your health

  • Intellectual and spiritual dimensions

Explicación

Pregunta 13 de 119

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13. Your body weight, visual ability, strength, and level of susceptibility to disease are components
of which dimension of health

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • physical

  • emotional

  • social

  • occupational

Explicación

Pregunta 14 de 119

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14. Your ability to cope with stress, remain flexible, and compromise to resolve conflict encompasses
which dimension of health?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • intellectual

  • emotional

  • spiritual

  • social

Explicación

Pregunta 15 de 119

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15. People who have good emotional health tend to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • be more dominant in social situations

  • accept rejection without complaint.

  • enjoy life more

  • enjoy conflict

Explicación

Pregunta 16 de 119

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16. Your ability to process information, clarify values and beliefs, and exercise decision-making
ability lies primarily in which dimension of health?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • social

  • spiritual

  • physical

  • intellectual

Explicación

Pregunta 17 de 119

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17. The dimension of health that focuses on your relation to others, the nature of human behavior,
and your willingness to serve others is the (Blank) dimension

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • social

  • spiritual

  • physical

  • intellectual

Explicación

Pregunta 18 de 119

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18. This dimension of health encompasses the ability to interact comfortably in diverse settings.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • social

  • physical

  • intellectual

  • spiritual

Explicación

Pregunta 19 de 119

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19. The significant contribution that the occupational dimension makes to the wellness movement is
that it

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • affords many people material needs

  • Defines for many importance of the workplace to their sense of well being

  • allows many people to fill their days without boredom

  • adds to the gross national product of the united states

Explicación

Pregunta 20 de 119

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1. Which of the following is the BEST indication of an emotionally healthy person?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • a tendency to respond to every situation, good or bad, with humor

  • an ability to remain calm and in control of one’s emotions in every situation

  • a tendency to show a range of emotions that reflect life's “ups and downs”

  • a tendency to restrain one’s happiness, knowing that bad experiences can happen at any time

Explicación

Pregunta 21 de 119

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2. Which of the following examples of humor MOST clearly signifies emotional wellness?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • when it is only used to poke fun at others

  • when you can recognize the humor in everyday life

  • when it is restrained and carefully considered

  • when it is only used to poke fun at oneself

Explicación

Pregunta 22 de 119

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3. April feels shy and often lonely when she attends parties. She should

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • develop her communication skills.

  • attend the party with people she is acquainted with

  • have one or two drinks to make herself feel better.

  • only attend a party if she knows the people who will be there

Explicación

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4. How are communication skills related to emotional health?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Good communication skills are indicators of good social interactions.

  • Emotionally healthy people must excel at communication.

  • Communication skills are based on emotional health.

  • There is no correlation between the two.

Explicación

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5. Which of the following is FALSE regarding nonverbal communication?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • it is what is communicated by facial expression and body posture

  • the way in which you breathe is a form of nonverbal communication.

  • it is not a powerful means of communication

  • It is the more important aspect of the message being communicated.

Explicación

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6. Which of the following is an important principle for effective verbal communication?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Speak quickly to give your message more impact.

  • If your argument is weak, raise your voice

  • Provide as many details as possible.

  • Start on a positive note.

Explicación

Pregunta 26 de 119

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7. When you have important message to communicate, it is most essential that you

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Take the time to think before speaking

  • forceful

  • seek feedback.

  • adopt a conversational tone.

Explicación

Pregunta 27 de 119

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8. Which of the following would NOT be included in nonverbal communication‘?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • facial cues

  • the environment

  • body posture

  • eye contact

Explicación

Pregunta 28 de 119

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9. Which of the following has been cited as one of the MOST important sources of nonverbal
communication‘?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • body posture

  • personal space

  • eye contact

  • facial expressions

Explicación

Pregunta 29 de 119

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10. Seth was upset at John’s lack of consideration regarding a shared project at work. Seth wanted to
share his feelings about the situation with John. As they talked, Seth realized that the conversation was
becoming volatile and heated. What conflict management technique should Seth use?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Seth should acknowledge John’s feelings.

  • Seth should watch his body posture.

  • Seth and John should agree to discuss this matter at another time

  • Seth should use assertive communication.

Explicación

Pregunta 30 de 119

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11. Abraham Maslow proposed that emotional growth occurs as one’s(blank) are satisfied.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • emotions

  • metaneeds

  • basic needs

  • long-range goals

Explicación

Pregunta 31 de 119

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12. In Maslow’s concept of emotional growth, the highest level of growth is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • self- denial.

  • self- realization.

  • Self- actualization

  • self- determination.

Explicación

Pregunta 32 de 119

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13. The first requirement in Maslow’s hierarchy to be met is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • safety needs.

  • self-esteem needs.

  • belonging and love.

  • physiological needs.

Explicación

Pregunta 33 de 119

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14. According to Maslow, spirituality, creativity, and curiosity are considered

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • metaneeds.

  • basic needs.

  • essential needs.

  • fundamental needs.

Explicación

Pregunta 34 de 119

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15. Your friend Walter recently lost his job and his apartment. He is living temporarily with his
parents and seems quite cynical. According to Maslow’s theory, what would be the best way you could
help him start to rebuild his self-esteem?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Help Walter find a job and a place to live

  • Direct Walter’s attention to transcendent things

  • Take Walter out to dinner so that he can forget his troubles

  • Introduce Walter to a young woman you think would find him attractive

Explicación

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16. According to the authors, which of the following is seen as one of the MOST important traits of a
creative person?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • nonconformity

  • persistence

  • independence

  • curiosity

Explicación

Pregunta 36 de 119

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17. People who are creative tend to possess which of the following characteristics

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • confidence.

  • persistence.

  • humor.

  • spirituality.

Explicación

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18. Which of the following people is MOST likely to be labeled creative? One who

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • is not detail oriented.

  • is always very well organized.

  • likes to solve problems.

  • likes to be in charge.

Explicación

Pregunta 38 de 119

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19. An important benefit of spirituality is that it

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • keeps you humble.

  • discourages the use of drugs.

  • has been found to increase your psychological wellness.

  • provides a basis on which to judge the behavior of others.

Explicación

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20. People with spiritual health

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tend to be self-absorbed

  • seek meaning and purpose in their lives

  • tend to be anxious individuals

  • tend to be egocentric

Explicación

Pregunta 40 de 119

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21. One of the benefits of mindfulness is that it enables you to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • plan your day without interruptions.

  • accept yourself and your experience

  • complete a simple chore.

  • concentrate on your breathing.

Explicación

Pregunta 41 de 119

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22. Pessimism and low self-esteem tend to result from

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • personalization.

  • permanence.

  • pervasiveness.

  • learned helplessness.

Explicación

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23. When an individual views a task as being hard, anticipates failing at that task, and subsequently
performs poorly, they are experiencing which of the following

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • permanence

  • pessimism

  • low self-esteem

  • learned helplessness

Explicación

Pregunta 43 de 119

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24. When you personalize events, you

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • blame oneself and have an internal explanatory style for negative events.

  • blame others and have an external explanatory style for negative events.

  • see yourself the way others see you.

  • change how you view the world.

Explicación

Pregunta 44 de 119

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25. Which of the following chemicals is said to be deficient in people with depression?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • melatonin

  • ACTH

  • beta endorphins

  • serotonin

Explicación

Pregunta 45 de 119

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26. Your roommate Celine is normally an active person, but over the last two weeks she has
remained in the apartment for several days. She won't talk to her friends when they call, and she seems to have no appetite. Celine is most likely suffering from

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • schizophrenia

  • bipolar disorder

  • clinical depression

  • general anxiety disorder.

Explicación

Pregunta 46 de 119

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27. The drug Prozac is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder.

  • highly effective, but also known for its many side effects.

  • a highly effective antidepressant.

  • being replaced in most cases by newer, more effective medications.

Explicación

Pregunta 47 de 119

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28. Ellen is always moody and tired most days between late December and early April. She is most
likely suffering from

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • seasonal affective disorder.

  • primary depression.

  • major depression.

  • dysthymia.

Explicación

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29. Common symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include which of the following?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • increased sex drive

  • fatigue

  • weight loss

  • insomnia

Explicación

Pregunta 49 de 119

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30. Which of the following is TRUE regarding suicide?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Suicide is the leading cause of death for young adults 15-to-24 years old.

  • Asian Americans are the highest risk group to complete suicide.

  • Women tend to use more lethal methods to commit suicide than men

  • Suicide occurs more often among middle-aged Americans.

Explicación

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31. Bipolar disorder was previously known as

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Major depression

  • manic depression

  • dysthymic depression.

  • obsessive- compulsive disorder.

Explicación

Pregunta 51 de 119

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32. Mel was recently found on a rooftop claiming that he could fly. The next time you saw him, he
did not even get out of bed, claiming he was worthless and would be better off dead. Several days later,
police catch Mel driving at high speeds in the wrong direction on a freeway. Mel’s behavior is most
characteristic of

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • bipolar disorder

  • ma]or depression

  • general anxiety disorder.

  • obsessive compulsive disorder.

Explicación

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33. Which of the following statements about suicide in the United States is MOST accurate?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Suicide is more a problem of the elderly than of young people.

  • Suicidal tendencies are distinctly different from other emotional disorders.

  • suicidal symptoms include feelings of depression and helplessness

  • Suicidal symptoms are hard to identify because they are usually well hidden.

Explicación

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34. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor associated with suicidal behavior?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • having little or no support system

  • possessing a firearm

  • having a problem with drugs or alcohol

  • being easily distracted and irritated

Explicación

Pregunta 54 de 119

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35. Bipolar disorder is MOST commonly treated with

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • drug therapy and psychotherapy.

  • shock therapy and lithium.

  • counseling only.

  • family and group therapy.

Explicación

Pregunta 55 de 119

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36. Your friend Sue is talking about committing suicide. Which intervention strategy should you use
to help her? You should

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • assume she is not serious and change the topic of discussion.

  • avoid the subject completely because it might upset her more.

  • stay with her until you can get further assistance.

  • argue with her that things are not that bad.

Explicación

Pregunta 56 de 119

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37. Charlyce is always tired, tense, overreacts, and is always fearful things will go wrong. Her
behavior is most characteristic of

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • acrophobia.

  • bipolar disorder.

  • a panic disorder.

  • generalized anxiety disorder.

Explicación

Pregunta 57 de 119

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38. Which of the following statements about generalized anxiety disorder is MOST accurate?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • People with this disorder can easily mask their symptoms.

  • People with this disorder tend to be lethargic and unresponsive to others.

  • People with this disorder appear to worry all the time about everything

  • People treated for this disorder are typically cured

Explicación

Pregunta 58 de 119

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39. Carey has experienced intense and frequent bouts of excessive worrying over everything for the past six months. She is an individual with

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • panic disorder.

  • generalized anxiety disorder.

  • agoraphobia.

  • post- traumatic stress disorder.

Explicación

Pregunta 59 de 119

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40. An emotional episode that features rapid pulse, heavy sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, and
the feeling of being out of control is probably a(n)

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • panic attack.

  • defense reaction

  • obsessive-compulsive episode.

  • endogenous-depression episode.

Explicación

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41. Which of the following is FALSE regarding panic disorders?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Many panic disorder sufferers feel as if they are about to die or are losing control.

  • A panic attack could last a few minutes or a few hours.

  • symptoms of a panic attack can mirror that of a heart attack.

  • sufferers generally perform repetitive behavior to reduce the panic attack

Explicación

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42. The MOST effective treatment for panic disorders is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • drug therapy.

  • counseling.

  • stress management techniques.

  • all of the above choices.

Explicación

Pregunta 62 de 119

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43. A person who does unreasonable things like constantly washing his hands or constantly checking
locks is MOST likely showing signs of

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • major depression.

  • suicidal tendencies.

  • dysthymic depression.

  • obsessive-compulsive disorder

Explicación

Pregunta 63 de 119

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44. Aleesha was suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, but recently has been doing much
better. Which of the following is MOST likely? She

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • underwent microsurgery.

  • underwent shock therapy.

  • was removed from her old environment.

  • is receiving behavioral and drug therapy

Explicación

Pregunta 64 de 119

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45. Michael believes he was kidnapped by aliens. He said he reported his kidnapping to the FBI, but
they ignored him. Much of his conversation is impossible to understand. Michael is MOST likely
suffering from

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • schizophrenia.

  • panic disorder.

  • general anxiety disorder.

  • obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Explicación

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46. One of the defining characteristics of schizophrenia is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • the repetition of meaningless behaviors.

  • profound distortions in one’s personality.

  • a tendency to argue with everyone.

  • suicidal impulses.

Explicación

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47. Which of the following statements about the treatment of schizophrenia is MOST accurate?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • New techniques in psychotherapy have made treatments very effective.

  • Recent advances in drug therapy have made treatments very effective.

  • Most forms of the disorder respond to treatment similarly.

  • there is no cure for schizophrenia

Explicación

Pregunta 67 de 119

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48. Unlike other mental health professionals, psychiatrists are

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • medical doctors.

  • holders of doctorate degrees.

  • qualified to practice psychotherapy

  • grouped according to their sub-specialties.

Explicación

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49. Biological and medical interventions are used by

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • counselors.

  • psychiatrists.

  • psychologists.

  • psychiatric social workers.

Explicación

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50. Which of the following mental health care providers has a doctoral-level degree in counseling or
clinical psychology?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • counselor

  • psychiatrist

  • psychologist

  • social worker

Explicación

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51. Which of the following is TRUE regarding counselors? They

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • can write prescriptions for their patients.

  • treat psychological disorders using behavioral therapy.

  • tend to focus less on talking about a patient‘s problem.

  • can specialize in areas such as substance abuse treatment, marriage and family therapy, andvocational rehabilitation.

Explicación

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52. Psycho-dynamic therapy is based upon the belief that

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • faulty thinking patterns are the root of all problems.

  • treatment must focus on changing an individual’s thoughts.

  • effective treatment must focus on psychological forces underlying a patient’s problems.

  • effective treatment is based upon the learned optimism paradigm.

Explicación

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53. The therapy that is based upon the belief that people, left to their own devices, will naturally grow
in positive and constructive ways is termed

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • humanistic therapy

  • solution-based therapy.

  • cognitive therapy.

  • naturalistic therapy.

Explicación

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54. Which of the following is TRUE regarding behavior therapy?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • The therapy sessions are very expensive.

  • It focuses on the person’s childhood years only.

  • It is a form of client-centered therapy.

  • It focuses on behavior modification rather than one’s thoughts.

Explicación

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55. Which form of therapy is especially effective in treating anxiety, eating, and mood disorders?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • behavioral therapy

  • cognitive-behavioral therapy

  • dynamic therapy

  • group therapy

Explicación

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56. Which of the following BEST describes cognitive-behavioral therapy? It

57. In which type of therapy are clients encouraged to envision a future in which their problems are
no longer a dominant force in their lives?

A) dynamic
B) supportive
C) behavioral
D) solution—focused

58. Which of the following statements about group therapy is MOST accurate? It

A) is less effective than 0ne—on-one types of therapy.
B) is not a technique in itself, only an alternative to individual therapy.
C) is an effective approach for group members to understand one another’s experiences and support one another
D) is least effective in treating problems such as chemical dependency and eating disorders.

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • focuses on changing thoughts in order to change a behavior

  • features probing the unconscious mind for solutions to problems.

  • uses peer education to help discover solutions to problems.

  • features “acting out" one’s emotions to dispel them.

Explicación

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57. In which type of therapy are clients encouraged to envision a future in which their problems are
no longer a dominant force in their lives?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • supportive

  • behavioral

  • solution—focused

  • Dynamic

Explicación

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58. Which of the following statements about group therapy is MOST accurate? It

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • is less effective than 0ne—on-one types of therapy.

  • is not a technique in itself, only an alternative to individual therapy.

  • is an effective approach for group members to understand one another’s experiences and support one another

  • is least effective in treating problems such as chemical dependency and eating disorders.

Explicación

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1. Which of the following is TRUE regarding stress’?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • it refers to physiological and emotional responses to an insignificant change or disruption

  • Patients suffering from it have varied and unexpected symptoms.

  • It is almost always a response to a negative event.

  • It is a physiological or psychological response to a significant or unexpected change or disruption in one’s life.

Explicación

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2. The sequence involving the alarm, resistance, and exhaustion stages of the stress response is
referred to as the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • general stress response.

  • general adaptation syndrome

  • general response syndrome

  • toxic shock syndrome.

Explicación

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3. The biggest factor in determining whether you experience stress as positive or negative is

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • how you respond to it

  • whether you were expecting it.

  • whether it involves physical pain.

  • whether the stressor is physical or emotional.

Explicación

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4. Selye used the term eustress to describe

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • the most unpleasant form of stress

  • the first stage in the stress reaction

  • stress resulting from pleasant events in one life

  • stress whose onset is delayed following exposure to a stressor.

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5. Long-lasting stress or experiencing multiple stressors simultaneously

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  • enhances the body’s immune system.

  • has little effect on overall health.

  • increases 0ne’s quality of life.

  • compromises the immune system.

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6. Selye’s term for stress resulting from unpleasant events or conditions is called

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • terminal stress.

  • constress.

  • anastress.

  • distress.

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7. Which of the following is TRUE?

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  • Negative stressors weaken body systems, while positive stressors do not.

  • Positive stressors have cardiovascular benefits, while negative stressors do not.

  • The heart rate is more elevated when a stressor is negative than when it is positive.

  • the physiological reaction to stress is similar whether a stressor is positive or negative

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8. At its most basic, the purpose of the stress response is to enable the body to deal with

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • unanticipated conflicts only.

  • perceived threats and dangers.

  • other people’s problems

  • personal responsibilities.

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9. The fight or flight response occurs during which stage of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • alarm

  • recovery

  • resistance

  • exhaustion

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10. Juwan always gets sweaty palms and a rapid heartbeat before a wrestling match, even though he
loves wrestling. Which of the following BEST explains his physical reactions?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Juwan's subconscious is telling him not to wrestle

  • his body is preparing for the fight or flight response

  • His reactions are abnonnal for a veteran wrestler; he should see a physician.

  • Juwan’s body is automatically preparing for the match.

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11. At what point in the stress response is something perceived as a stressor?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • when the brain decides that it is a stressor

  • when the endocrine system releases epinephrine

  • when it is first detected by the central nervous system

  • when the heart rate has increased 50 percent over the resting heart rate

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12. Which of the following is needed by the body to free up energy stores in response to stress?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • epinephrine

  • ACTH

  • cortisol

  • adrenaline

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13. Selye’s general adaptation syndrome refers to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • how the body typically reacts to stressors

  • the bodys tendency to fatigue upon continued exposure to a stressor.

  • a condition in which the body is no longer able to respond to stressors.

  • the body’s response to repeated negative stressors.

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14. The body‘s attempt to reestablish internal equilibrium occurs in which stage of Selye‘s general
adaptation syndrome?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • alarm

  • recovery

  • resistance

  • exhaustion

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Pregunta 92 de 119

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15. The three stages of Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, in order, are

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • alarm, resistance, recovery

  • alarm, reception, resistance

  • alarm, resistance, exhaustion

  • reception, resistance, recovery

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16. The purpose of the second stage in Selye’s general adaptation syndrome is to

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  • explain how prolonged stress eventually causes body systems to break down.

  • lower the intensity of the body’s initial reaction to the stressor.

  • increase hormonal and nervous system functions.

  • prepare the body for the fight or flight response.

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17. What is the name of the body structure that initiates the stress response for the hormonal and
nervous systems?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • adrenal gland

  • hypothalamus

  • pituitary gland

  • cerebral cortex

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18. The hormone that prepares the body for the stress response by increasing metabolic rate, heart
rate, and muscular tension, is called

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • ACTH.

  • glycogen

  • epinephrine.

  • pituitary hormone.

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Pregunta 96 de 119

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19. The basic role of the alarm stage in the stress response is to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • prevent the onset of exhaustion.

  • trigger the fight-or-flight response.

  • restore equilibrium as soon as possible.

  • protect the body from chronic stress.

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20. Epinephrine is secreted from the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • cerebral cortex.

  • pituitary gland.

  • adrenal glands.

  • hypothalamus.

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21. Which of the following is the BEST example of a stressor?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • John breaking into a sweat after a bad scare

  • Tomas pulling his hand away from a hot stove

  • Margo starting a new job

  • Seymore tapping his pencil nervously during an important test

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22. Tina had a hard first week in her stressful job. In subsequent weeks, she learned to cope with the
pressure; now, however, she has begun to suffer from stress-related illnesses. According to Selye's
general adaptation syndrome, why is this happening to Tina?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Selye’s model does not address this situation.

  • Tina never actually learned to cope with the pressure.

  • Tina’s body’s ability to cope with the pressure is getting exhausted

  • The illnesses began during the first week, but the symptoms were masked.

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23. Which of the following is TRUE about stress and immune system function?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Prolonged stress diminishes the immune response.

  • Early in the stress response, white blood cell activity is suppressed.

  • Frequent exposure to stressors can strengthen the immune system.

  • Frequent exposure to stressors builds an immunity to stress.

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24. Of the following, which is NOT a problem commonly associated with stress?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Cardiovascular problems

  • Gastrointestinal problems

  • Jaw problems

  • Joint pain

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25. What role does negative stress play in disease process? Stress

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • does not cause disease, it simply makes disease symptoms worse

  • weakens the body, making it more susceptible to disease

  • stimulates the proliferation of viruses in a host.

  • has no role in disease transmission

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26. Clare has been under stress for the last three weeks. Which of the following Is she Likely to
experience?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • nasal drip

  • difficulty sleeping

  • rapid digestion

  • excess salivation

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27. Which of the following is TRUE regarding how stress impacts the physical aspect of the body?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Stress impacts your psychological health more than your physical health.

  • The more stressed you are, the better physically you are able to cope with stress

  • Stress can cause your immune system to be compromised.

  • Constant exposure to stress causes the stress reaction to occur less often.

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28. A moderate level of stress in our lives

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  • would still produce stress related illnesses.

  • is positive and beneficial.

  • would increase absenteeism in the workplace.

  • would cause industrial accidents to increase.

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29. The bell-shaped curve demonstrating that there is an optimal level of stress for peak performance
is the

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Yerkes-Dodson Law

  • Performance Stressor Curve.

  • Youngly-Starr Law.

  • Kelly-Smith Law.

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30. Janie has been away at school for a month and is beginning to feel homesick. What strategy can she use to combat this feeling? She should

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • go home every weekend.

  • decide that living away is not for her and move home.

  • get involved with social activities at her school.

  • take a more vested interest in academic work to help pass the time.

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31. Alicia has a child and is trying to balance school, work, and her child. What advice do the authors suggest for her? She

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • should drop out of school until her child is old enough to start preschool

  • needs to manage her time well and have a strong support system.

  • should cut back on her classes she takes at school.

  • should ask her employer for a raise to cover day care expenses so she will have more time for her other responsibilities.

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32. You have studied for the test and feel you are prepared. You look at the first question and suddenly your mind goes blank. The harder you try to think, the more stressed you get. You are experiencing

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • sudden cognitive stress syndrome.

  • academic paralysis of analysis.

  • test anxiety

  • poor test preparation anxiety.

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33. Your professor has assigned an oral presentation that is a significant proportion of your grade.
Although you must present it at the end of the semester, you are already getting anxious. What should you do to help cope with your speech anxiety?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Wait to the last minute to prepare; that way, you don’t have to worry about it now.

  • Volunteer to go last; that way, maybe your professor will cut you a break.

  • Tell the professor ion have a fear of public speaking.

  • practice frequently in front of a mirror and in front of friends

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34. Joshua recently graduated from college, but has been unable to find a job. He currently lives at home with his parents and siblings. His father was recently laid off, and the family has been unable to keep up on their expenses. Things are tense around the house. What is the major source of stress for Joshua and his family?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • relationship problems

  • academics

  • the economy

  • technology

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35. One of the procedures your text recommends for managing your time is to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • get out of bed earlier.

  • analyze how you are spending your time.

  • Divide your time into five-minute blocks.

  • try to get a start on several new activities daily.

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36. Keith fits his studies into whatever time slots are open in a day. He is not happy with his grades.
What must he do FIRST to improve his studies? He must

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • ask his instructor for help.

  • cut back on recreation.

  • determine how much time he really spends studying.

  • group his current study periods into fewer, larger blocks.

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37. An individual procrastinates because he or she

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • is lazy and unmotivated. '

  • has too much time on his or her hands.

  • is able to performing better on a task if he or she waits.

  • is delaying the task because he or she dreads doing it. ,

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38. Which of the following is FALSE regarding perfectionists? They

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • tend to be stressed individuals.

  • tend to be their own worse critics

  • focus on what they have accomplished

  • Have difficulty with criticism or negative feedback.

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39. The goal of coping with techniques is to

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • resolve your problems and alleviate stress

  • eliminate stressors.

  • reduce the body’s reactions to stressors.

  • change negative stressors to positive stressors.

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40. Which of the following is TRUE regarding sleep and stress?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Sleeping too much is an effective stress management technique.

  • Getting too little sleep has virtually no effect on stress.

  • Normal circadian rhythms are important aspects to effective stress management.

  • Sleeping 12-14 hours significantly reduces the amount of stress you have.

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41. Which of the following best describes why exercise is an effective stress management technique?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • Exercise allows you to exert maximum effort that reduces stress.

  • Exercise can alleviate stress through the release of endorphin's.

  • Aerobic exercise requires shallow breathing, which is the key to stress management.

  • Exercise increases the amount of adrenalin released that reduces the stress response.

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42. Which of the following coping techniques is based on detecting the difference between contracted and relaxed muscles?

Selecciona una de las siguientes respuestas posibles:

  • quieting

  • self-hypnosis

  • the relaxation response

  • progressive muscle relaxation

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