FAML 360- Exam 1Questions and
Correct Answers
elements of positive psychology - Answer-1. positive emotion
2. engagement
3. positive relationships
4. meaning
5. achievement
What is underneath Type A personality? What makes it so problematic? - Answer-an action-emotion
complex stimulated by certain envirnment events, and is characterized by impatience, a tendency
toward hostility and aggressiveness, and a heightened sense of time urgency
What is the function of the problem? How do symptoms serve a function in families? (Assessing the
stressor) - Answer-what is the purpose of the behavior
symptoms help us see what is happening
, Why is it important to pay attention to feelings? - Answer-helps us become more self-aware
What was the point of the "What went right" or "3 blessings" activity? Why would I ask you to do that?
What benefit does it bring? - Answer-helps you look at the positive aspects of your life
What does Dr. Sapolsky say about personal control, isolation, and chronic stress regarding the
physiology of stress? Why don't Zebras get ulcers? - Answer-personal control:
-coping habits
isolation:
-major health risk factor
chronic stress:
-colitis, addisons disease, arteriosclerosis, sexual dysfunction, neurological damage
zebras dont get ulcers because:
-stress is short lived
Chapter on Mental Illness - gender differences; internalizing/externalizing behaviors; community
resources, suicide prevention - Answer-gender:
-adult women= higherrates for affective and anxiety disorders
-men = higher rates of substanceause, impulse control disorders, antisocial personality
Ways we can reduce mental illness stigma - Answer--educate
-be aware
-support
Correct Answers
elements of positive psychology - Answer-1. positive emotion
2. engagement
3. positive relationships
4. meaning
5. achievement
What is underneath Type A personality? What makes it so problematic? - Answer-an action-emotion
complex stimulated by certain envirnment events, and is characterized by impatience, a tendency
toward hostility and aggressiveness, and a heightened sense of time urgency
What is the function of the problem? How do symptoms serve a function in families? (Assessing the
stressor) - Answer-what is the purpose of the behavior
symptoms help us see what is happening
, Why is it important to pay attention to feelings? - Answer-helps us become more self-aware
What was the point of the "What went right" or "3 blessings" activity? Why would I ask you to do that?
What benefit does it bring? - Answer-helps you look at the positive aspects of your life
What does Dr. Sapolsky say about personal control, isolation, and chronic stress regarding the
physiology of stress? Why don't Zebras get ulcers? - Answer-personal control:
-coping habits
isolation:
-major health risk factor
chronic stress:
-colitis, addisons disease, arteriosclerosis, sexual dysfunction, neurological damage
zebras dont get ulcers because:
-stress is short lived
Chapter on Mental Illness - gender differences; internalizing/externalizing behaviors; community
resources, suicide prevention - Answer-gender:
-adult women= higherrates for affective and anxiety disorders
-men = higher rates of substanceause, impulse control disorders, antisocial personality
Ways we can reduce mental illness stigma - Answer--educate
-be aware
-support
