IDIS 199 CORRECT QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS!!
what is an example of an activity which uses involuntary attention? -
ANSWERwatching sports
which of the following BEST describes an application of attention restoration theory?
- ANSWERwatching a sport from the bleachers for a break between classes
Miguel has gone through a number of challenging situations recently. Specifically, he
is recently receiving unsatisfactory grades in school. Miguel feels that when bad
things happen to him, he does not let himself get overly emotional in the moment.
Miguel does however find it difficult to move past the hardships, and struggles to
learn from his mistakes. Which of the following statements may be true about
Miguel? - ANSWERMiguel shows high distress tolerance and low resiliency
Which of the following would not be considered a "practical barrier" to mental health
care? - ANSWERa worry that individuals at your job will find out and hold judgement
which of the following factors should be considered to differentiate between a typical
response to stress and a mental health condition - ANSWERchallenges that impact a
student's daily life and the proportionality of symptoms based on the situation the
student is in
Your friend Nick seems to be in a bad mood almost every day. You know he was
stressed about an exam, but he wrote it almost 2 weeks ago. You are unsure
whether his mood is just being caused by stress, or if it is indicative of a bigger
problem. As discussed in the modules, what are the four main things you should look
for to differentiate between stress and a potential mental health disorder? Provide an
example for each. - ANSWER- Disproportionate reaction: the severity of symptoms
and level of distress are disproportionate to the situation. EX: a student is having
daily panic attacks months in advance to a midterm or exam.
- Impairment: symptoms are associated with impairment and interfere with day-to-
day life. EX: a student cannot get out of bed, brush their teeth, shower, go on with
daily tasks due to the severity of their symptoms/distress.
- Time: symptoms persistent for an extended period of time after the stressor. EX:
Nick still being in a bad mood, 2 weeks after his stressful exam.
- Out of character: other people notice that this person does not seem themselves.
EX: friend is not participating in hobbies that they normally enjoy.
Nina suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. Ji feels frequently stressed and
worried about school but has not met the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness. How
will Nina's experience likely differ from Ji's experience? - ANSWERworry that
persists long after the stressor has resolved
ANSWERS!!
what is an example of an activity which uses involuntary attention? -
ANSWERwatching sports
which of the following BEST describes an application of attention restoration theory?
- ANSWERwatching a sport from the bleachers for a break between classes
Miguel has gone through a number of challenging situations recently. Specifically, he
is recently receiving unsatisfactory grades in school. Miguel feels that when bad
things happen to him, he does not let himself get overly emotional in the moment.
Miguel does however find it difficult to move past the hardships, and struggles to
learn from his mistakes. Which of the following statements may be true about
Miguel? - ANSWERMiguel shows high distress tolerance and low resiliency
Which of the following would not be considered a "practical barrier" to mental health
care? - ANSWERa worry that individuals at your job will find out and hold judgement
which of the following factors should be considered to differentiate between a typical
response to stress and a mental health condition - ANSWERchallenges that impact a
student's daily life and the proportionality of symptoms based on the situation the
student is in
Your friend Nick seems to be in a bad mood almost every day. You know he was
stressed about an exam, but he wrote it almost 2 weeks ago. You are unsure
whether his mood is just being caused by stress, or if it is indicative of a bigger
problem. As discussed in the modules, what are the four main things you should look
for to differentiate between stress and a potential mental health disorder? Provide an
example for each. - ANSWER- Disproportionate reaction: the severity of symptoms
and level of distress are disproportionate to the situation. EX: a student is having
daily panic attacks months in advance to a midterm or exam.
- Impairment: symptoms are associated with impairment and interfere with day-to-
day life. EX: a student cannot get out of bed, brush their teeth, shower, go on with
daily tasks due to the severity of their symptoms/distress.
- Time: symptoms persistent for an extended period of time after the stressor. EX:
Nick still being in a bad mood, 2 weeks after his stressful exam.
- Out of character: other people notice that this person does not seem themselves.
EX: friend is not participating in hobbies that they normally enjoy.
Nina suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. Ji feels frequently stressed and
worried about school but has not met the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness. How
will Nina's experience likely differ from Ji's experience? - ANSWERworry that
persists long after the stressor has resolved
