Question

completion: write the term that completes the statement in the space provided.

1. a person with a genetic ______ has an increased risk of developing a health condition due to inherited genes.
2. the fundamental beliefs and ideals people hold that guide their behaviors and choices are core ______.
3. gender ______ are culturally defined assumptions about what it means to be male or female.
4. holding yourself to impossibly high standards, called ______, is harmful to self - esteem.
5. the ability to control ones emotions and impulses and to act with careful deliberation and integrity is called ______.

true/false: indicate whether each statement below is true or false by writing either t or f.

1. mental and emotional health are not exclusively positive or negative, but exist on a continuum.
2. social identity is ones connection to different cultural or ethnic groups.
3. according to erikson, developing a sense of personal identity is the primary task of adolescence.
4. self - esteem is your mental picture of yourself, including your appearance, skills and abilities, and weaknesses.
5. people with high emotional intelligence are skilled at understanding the emotions of others.

multiple choice: write the letter that corresponds to the correct answer in the blank space.

1. a mental ______ is when feelings that decrease mental health temporarily impair a persons ability to cope with daily life.

a. health condition c. illness
b. distress d. disorder

1. which of the following is the combination of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make you unique?

a. core values c. personality
b. social identity d. ethnicity

1. which of the following is a characteristic of people with healthy self - esteem?

a. attempt new activities and embrace challenges
b. make decisions to avoid rejection
c. are sensitive to criticism
d. view negative events as failures

1. which defense mechanism means explaining or making excuses for your bad behavior?

a. intellectualization c. rationalization
b. reaction formation d. displacement

Explanation:

1. Fills in terms related to psychological concepts of genetics, values, gender, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
2. Evaluates true/false statements based on mental health, social identity, Erikson's theory, self-esteem, and emotional intelligence.
3. Selects correct multiple-choice answers for key psychology terms related to mental distress, personal uniqueness, healthy self-esteem, and defense mechanisms.

Answer:

Completion:

1. predisposition
2. values
3. roles
4. perfectionism
5. emotional intelligence

True/False:

1. T
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. T

Multiple Choice:

1. B. distress
2. C. personality
3. A. attempt new activities and embrace challenges
4. C. rationalization