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IDIS 199 Midterm EXAM - 2026 (Questions + Answers)
with verified Answers (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
analogy of well-being vs mental health ......ANSWER......Well-being is like
physical fitness which means getting the most out of your bodies
capabilities whereas mental health is like physical health because it
means that your body and organ systems are functioning well.
Mental health is a prerequisite for... ......ANSWER......realizing potential,
being able to cope with normal life stress, and being productive
What did aristotle believe was the goal of life
......ANSWER......Eudaimonia, which is not just happiness but also
flourishing
What does buddhism understand as well-being ......ANSWER......Balance
and harmony with self and environment
What does african culture understand as well-being
......ANSWER......relationships with land and community members are
important
Ubuntu Philosophy ......ANSWER......african philosophy that shows
people cannot flourish in isolation; need for connection
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What are the components of well-being ......ANSWER......mental health,
physical health, supportive/secure environment
positive mental health includes: ......ANSWER......feeling happy and
satisfied with life (emotional well-being) positive functioning and self-
realization (psychological functioning), and positive social value (social
well-being)
Mental health is not only defined by ... ......ANSWER......the abscence of
mental illness; it embodies positive
Physical health means (in terms of components for well-being)
......ANSWER......Taking care of your body for optimum health and
functioning, as well as disease prevention
physical health requires ......ANSWER......good sleep, exercise, nutrition,
and mental health
Contributors/factors to mental health ......ANSWER......Realizing
potential, emotional health, psychological health, social connectedness
What is realizing potential ......ANSWER......the degree to which you feel
you are reaching your potential and making meaningful contribution to
the world around you, in a way that aligns with your interests and
perspective.
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What is emotional health ......ANSWER......- Made up of feelings and
emotions; includes feeling happy, secure, and confident and not overly
anxious, sad or upset
- also your ability to regulate your feelings
What is psychological health ......ANSWER......how you think about
things and regulate your feelings; the ability to self-reflect, problem
solve, manage emotions, be resilient, think and be attentive
What is social connectedness? ......ANSWER......Maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving in socially responsible and
acceptable ways
Relies upon the development of positive social skills like empathy
Mental health exists on a _____ ......ANSWER......Spectrum
Terms of the spectrum of mental health (in order of increasing distress
and/or impairment) ......ANSWER......Mentally well; mental health
symptoms; concerns or problems; disorders, conditions or illness
mentally well ......ANSWER......- feeling content, capable, and happy;
- stress and disappointment are manageable, short-lived and
appropriate to stressor/context
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What helps to maintain mental health and resilience
......ANSWER......healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and
supportive relationships
Mental health symptoms ......ANSWER......- experiences that can be
associated with some distress, but may be situational and not
necessarily indicative of a problem or disorder
- symptoms subside when a stressor or disappointment resolves
how can mental health symptoms be helped ......ANSWER......lifestyle
changes, self-help and short term problem focused counseling
common mental health symptoms in uni students
......ANSWER......anxiety, bad moods, sleep problems
What happens when mental health symptoms persist and cause distress
......ANSWER......may be a mental health problem/concern
Mental health problems ......ANSWER......the presence of symptoms
that persist and cause distress or difficulty, but are not severe enough to
be considered a mental illness, condition or disorder
- relates to a persistent or new life event or stress
what can help mental health problems/concerns
......ANSWER......Support and problem focused counseling can be helpful
IDIS 199 Midterm EXAM - 2026 (Questions + Answers)
with verified Answers (Latest Update 2026) UPDATE!!
analogy of well-being vs mental health ......ANSWER......Well-being is like
physical fitness which means getting the most out of your bodies
capabilities whereas mental health is like physical health because it
means that your body and organ systems are functioning well.
Mental health is a prerequisite for... ......ANSWER......realizing potential,
being able to cope with normal life stress, and being productive
What did aristotle believe was the goal of life
......ANSWER......Eudaimonia, which is not just happiness but also
flourishing
What does buddhism understand as well-being ......ANSWER......Balance
and harmony with self and environment
What does african culture understand as well-being
......ANSWER......relationships with land and community members are
important
Ubuntu Philosophy ......ANSWER......african philosophy that shows
people cannot flourish in isolation; need for connection
,2|Page
What are the components of well-being ......ANSWER......mental health,
physical health, supportive/secure environment
positive mental health includes: ......ANSWER......feeling happy and
satisfied with life (emotional well-being) positive functioning and self-
realization (psychological functioning), and positive social value (social
well-being)
Mental health is not only defined by ... ......ANSWER......the abscence of
mental illness; it embodies positive
Physical health means (in terms of components for well-being)
......ANSWER......Taking care of your body for optimum health and
functioning, as well as disease prevention
physical health requires ......ANSWER......good sleep, exercise, nutrition,
and mental health
Contributors/factors to mental health ......ANSWER......Realizing
potential, emotional health, psychological health, social connectedness
What is realizing potential ......ANSWER......the degree to which you feel
you are reaching your potential and making meaningful contribution to
the world around you, in a way that aligns with your interests and
perspective.
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What is emotional health ......ANSWER......- Made up of feelings and
emotions; includes feeling happy, secure, and confident and not overly
anxious, sad or upset
- also your ability to regulate your feelings
What is psychological health ......ANSWER......how you think about
things and regulate your feelings; the ability to self-reflect, problem
solve, manage emotions, be resilient, think and be attentive
What is social connectedness? ......ANSWER......Maintaining good
relationships with others and behaving in socially responsible and
acceptable ways
Relies upon the development of positive social skills like empathy
Mental health exists on a _____ ......ANSWER......Spectrum
Terms of the spectrum of mental health (in order of increasing distress
and/or impairment) ......ANSWER......Mentally well; mental health
symptoms; concerns or problems; disorders, conditions or illness
mentally well ......ANSWER......- feeling content, capable, and happy;
- stress and disappointment are manageable, short-lived and
appropriate to stressor/context
, 4|Page
What helps to maintain mental health and resilience
......ANSWER......healthy lifestyle, good psychological coping, and
supportive relationships
Mental health symptoms ......ANSWER......- experiences that can be
associated with some distress, but may be situational and not
necessarily indicative of a problem or disorder
- symptoms subside when a stressor or disappointment resolves
how can mental health symptoms be helped ......ANSWER......lifestyle
changes, self-help and short term problem focused counseling
common mental health symptoms in uni students
......ANSWER......anxiety, bad moods, sleep problems
What happens when mental health symptoms persist and cause distress
......ANSWER......may be a mental health problem/concern
Mental health problems ......ANSWER......the presence of symptoms
that persist and cause distress or difficulty, but are not severe enough to
be considered a mental illness, condition or disorder
- relates to a persistent or new life event or stress
what can help mental health problems/concerns
......ANSWER......Support and problem focused counseling can be helpful
