HEALTH 100 JMU: PERSONAL WELLNESS EXAM 1
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
What is psychoneuroimmunology? -- Answer ✔✔ The study of the brain and behavior.
What are some strategies to enhance psychological health? -- Answer ✔✔ 1. Develop a
support group
2. Complete required tasks
3. Form realistic expectations
4. Make time for yourself
5. Maintain physical health
Definition of Emotional Health -- Answer ✔✔ Refers to the feeling subjective side of
psychological health.
Definition of Social Health -- Answer ✔✔ Includes your interactions with others on an
individual and group basis, your ability to use social resources and support in times of
need, and your ability to adapt to a variety of social situations.
Definition of Spiritual Health -- Answer ✔✔ Refers to the sense of belonging to
something greater than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.
, What are the factors that influence psychological health? -- Answer ✔✔ 1. Self-efficacy
and self-esteem
2. Family
3. Social supports
4. Personality
5. Community
6. Life span and maturity
What are the effects of mood disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ Persistent sadness or feelings of
euphoria- affects how you feel (include major depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar
disorder, and seasonal affective disorder)
What are the different types of medications used to treat mental illnesses? -- Answer
✔✔ Antidepressants: Prozac, Paxil
Anxiolytics: Lorazepam, Xanax, and Diazepam
Mood Stabilizers: Deprakote
Antipsychotics: Clozapine, Thorazine
Stimulants: Ritalin, Adderall
What are the causes of mood disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ Genetics, hormones, life
events, and early childhood trauma.
What are Anxiety disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ characterized by persistent feelings of
threat and worry. The number one health problem in the U.S. affecting 18% of the
population.
QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
What is psychoneuroimmunology? -- Answer ✔✔ The study of the brain and behavior.
What are some strategies to enhance psychological health? -- Answer ✔✔ 1. Develop a
support group
2. Complete required tasks
3. Form realistic expectations
4. Make time for yourself
5. Maintain physical health
Definition of Emotional Health -- Answer ✔✔ Refers to the feeling subjective side of
psychological health.
Definition of Social Health -- Answer ✔✔ Includes your interactions with others on an
individual and group basis, your ability to use social resources and support in times of
need, and your ability to adapt to a variety of social situations.
Definition of Spiritual Health -- Answer ✔✔ Refers to the sense of belonging to
something greater than the purely physical or personal dimensions of existence.
, What are the factors that influence psychological health? -- Answer ✔✔ 1. Self-efficacy
and self-esteem
2. Family
3. Social supports
4. Personality
5. Community
6. Life span and maturity
What are the effects of mood disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ Persistent sadness or feelings of
euphoria- affects how you feel (include major depression, dysthymic disorder, bipolar
disorder, and seasonal affective disorder)
What are the different types of medications used to treat mental illnesses? -- Answer
✔✔ Antidepressants: Prozac, Paxil
Anxiolytics: Lorazepam, Xanax, and Diazepam
Mood Stabilizers: Deprakote
Antipsychotics: Clozapine, Thorazine
Stimulants: Ritalin, Adderall
What are the causes of mood disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ Genetics, hormones, life
events, and early childhood trauma.
What are Anxiety disorders? -- Answer ✔✔ characterized by persistent feelings of
threat and worry. The number one health problem in the U.S. affecting 18% of the
population.
