Mental Health Final Exam
Religion & spirituality are "among the most important factors that structure human _______, ________,
________ & ______ ______ - Answer-experience
beliefs
values
behavior
illness patters
Religion is defined as ... ? - Answer-a formal, system of beliefs, usually centering around some
conception of God and expressing the views of a particular religious community
Spirituality is defined as ...? - Answer-a belief system focusing on intangible elements that impact vitality
and meaning to life's events
What are components of spirituality? - Answer-Meaning, hope, value, purpose, love, connectedness and
for some God
What are examples of religion being seen as an impediment to medicine? - Answer-Jehovah's Witness
who refuses a life saving blood transfusion
Christian scientist who refuses allopathic health care in favor of a Reader
Various religions that decry contraception or forbid pregnancy termination
What are some key spiritual questions? - Answer-Who am I?
Where do I come from?
, Where am I going to?
Why?
A question of meaning - Answer-It is not as important what happens to a person, as to the meaning that
the person gives to what has happened
Science indicates that religion and spirituality might have importance for _______ & _________ -
Answer-health
well-being
________ meaning and the _____ ____ ____ ______ _______ play an important role in one's not being
afraid to die - Answer-Religious
Strength of ones religious beliefs
What relevance might religion and spirituality have for current health care practices? - Answer-greater
physical and mental health
Lower rates of drug and alcohol abuse
Increased quality of life
Enhanced recovery from illness
Marital happiness and fewer divorces
happier and more successful children
increased life expectancy
What is the healing power of prayer? - Answer-Prayer and meditation potentially blocks the cascade of
stress hormones (adrenaline) that would ordinarily boost blood pressure, dampen the immune system
and damage a variety of body systems
Religion & spirituality are "among the most important factors that structure human _______, ________,
________ & ______ ______ - Answer-experience
beliefs
values
behavior
illness patters
Religion is defined as ... ? - Answer-a formal, system of beliefs, usually centering around some
conception of God and expressing the views of a particular religious community
Spirituality is defined as ...? - Answer-a belief system focusing on intangible elements that impact vitality
and meaning to life's events
What are components of spirituality? - Answer-Meaning, hope, value, purpose, love, connectedness and
for some God
What are examples of religion being seen as an impediment to medicine? - Answer-Jehovah's Witness
who refuses a life saving blood transfusion
Christian scientist who refuses allopathic health care in favor of a Reader
Various religions that decry contraception or forbid pregnancy termination
What are some key spiritual questions? - Answer-Who am I?
Where do I come from?
, Where am I going to?
Why?
A question of meaning - Answer-It is not as important what happens to a person, as to the meaning that
the person gives to what has happened
Science indicates that religion and spirituality might have importance for _______ & _________ -
Answer-health
well-being
________ meaning and the _____ ____ ____ ______ _______ play an important role in one's not being
afraid to die - Answer-Religious
Strength of ones religious beliefs
What relevance might religion and spirituality have for current health care practices? - Answer-greater
physical and mental health
Lower rates of drug and alcohol abuse
Increased quality of life
Enhanced recovery from illness
Marital happiness and fewer divorces
happier and more successful children
increased life expectancy
What is the healing power of prayer? - Answer-Prayer and meditation potentially blocks the cascade of
stress hormones (adrenaline) that would ordinarily boost blood pressure, dampen the immune system
and damage a variety of body systems
