IDIS 199 - MODULE 1 EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Well-being - Correct Answers -an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and
happy
Mental Health - Correct Answers -an important part of the concept of well-being
Psychological, emotional and social aspects of thinking, feeling and behaving
Aristotle - Correct Answers -goal of life was eudaimonia (happiness, more specifically
flourishing)
Components of Well-Being - Correct Answers -Mental Health, Physical Health,
Supportive/Secure Environment
Main Contributors to Mental Health - Correct Answers -Realizing your potential, social
connectedness, psychological health, emotional health
Mental Health Spectrum - Correct Answers -disorders or illness --> concerns or
problems --> symptoms (anxiety, mood, sleep) --> well
Major Depressive Disorder - Correct Answers -a mood disorder characterized by a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in most usual activities, often
associated with disturbances in sleep, hunger and appetite
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Correct Answers -an anxiety disorder characterized by
persistent and excessive worrying about everyday events
Mental Health Problem - Correct Answers -the presence of symptoms that persist and
are associated with distress or difficulty (not severe enough to be considered a
diagnosable mental illness, condition or disorder)
Need for Uni Mental Health Services - Correct Answers -at-risk age (brain not fully
matured), transition period (away from home, all very new), vulnerable brain (going
through accelerated growth), lacking support (resources limited), decrease in stigma
, U-Flourish Study - Correct Answers -Goal: improve understanding of how shared and
unique student experiences affect mental health, the uni experience and academic
outcomes
goal categories for understanding well-being and mental health - Correct Answers -
community (support/contribute to positive change for others), social (expand social
network), recreational (maintain physical fitness), career (beyond uni), academic
(maintain good grades), relationships (make meaningful connections), cultural
(overcoming stigma)
Energy Levels & Motivation - Correct Answers -Your mental health influences how you
feel in your daily life, motivated to begin your day?, have energy to complete daily
tasks?
Concentration & Cognition - Correct Answers -Mental health influences the mental
processes of concentration and cognition
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand?
Cognition - Correct Answers -Mental process involved in thinking, decision-making,
learning and comprehension
Self-Efficacy - Correct Answers -Is the extent to which someone believes in their
ability/capacity to achieve certain outcomes
Eg. someone with high academic self-efficacy would strongly believe that they have the
ability to be successful at school.
Do you feel you are able to succeed at your goals and generally cope with what you
might be faces with at university
Managing Stressful Situation - Correct Answers -Stressful situations are a common
occurrence throughout an individuals life
The ability to manage stressful situations as they arise is related to your mental health
How well do you manage stressful situations?
What helps you to cope when feeling stressed?
Belongingness - Correct Answers -A sense of belongingness fosters a pro-social
dimension of feeling part of a learning community, and collaborating with others on the
university journey
Risk Factors - Correct Answers -A risk factor is a biological, psychological, or
sociological characteristic or exposure that is associated with a higher likelihood of a
negative outcome
Some are modifiable and some are not
Examples of Risk Factors - Correct Answers -Not getting enough sleep, using
recreational drugs, not having a reliable support network, having a prior history of a
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
Well-being - Correct Answers -an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and
happy
Mental Health - Correct Answers -an important part of the concept of well-being
Psychological, emotional and social aspects of thinking, feeling and behaving
Aristotle - Correct Answers -goal of life was eudaimonia (happiness, more specifically
flourishing)
Components of Well-Being - Correct Answers -Mental Health, Physical Health,
Supportive/Secure Environment
Main Contributors to Mental Health - Correct Answers -Realizing your potential, social
connectedness, psychological health, emotional health
Mental Health Spectrum - Correct Answers -disorders or illness --> concerns or
problems --> symptoms (anxiety, mood, sleep) --> well
Major Depressive Disorder - Correct Answers -a mood disorder characterized by a
persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in most usual activities, often
associated with disturbances in sleep, hunger and appetite
Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Correct Answers -an anxiety disorder characterized by
persistent and excessive worrying about everyday events
Mental Health Problem - Correct Answers -the presence of symptoms that persist and
are associated with distress or difficulty (not severe enough to be considered a
diagnosable mental illness, condition or disorder)
Need for Uni Mental Health Services - Correct Answers -at-risk age (brain not fully
matured), transition period (away from home, all very new), vulnerable brain (going
through accelerated growth), lacking support (resources limited), decrease in stigma
, U-Flourish Study - Correct Answers -Goal: improve understanding of how shared and
unique student experiences affect mental health, the uni experience and academic
outcomes
goal categories for understanding well-being and mental health - Correct Answers -
community (support/contribute to positive change for others), social (expand social
network), recreational (maintain physical fitness), career (beyond uni), academic
(maintain good grades), relationships (make meaningful connections), cultural
(overcoming stigma)
Energy Levels & Motivation - Correct Answers -Your mental health influences how you
feel in your daily life, motivated to begin your day?, have energy to complete daily
tasks?
Concentration & Cognition - Correct Answers -Mental health influences the mental
processes of concentration and cognition
Are you able to concentrate on the task at hand?
Cognition - Correct Answers -Mental process involved in thinking, decision-making,
learning and comprehension
Self-Efficacy - Correct Answers -Is the extent to which someone believes in their
ability/capacity to achieve certain outcomes
Eg. someone with high academic self-efficacy would strongly believe that they have the
ability to be successful at school.
Do you feel you are able to succeed at your goals and generally cope with what you
might be faces with at university
Managing Stressful Situation - Correct Answers -Stressful situations are a common
occurrence throughout an individuals life
The ability to manage stressful situations as they arise is related to your mental health
How well do you manage stressful situations?
What helps you to cope when feeling stressed?
Belongingness - Correct Answers -A sense of belongingness fosters a pro-social
dimension of feeling part of a learning community, and collaborating with others on the
university journey
Risk Factors - Correct Answers -A risk factor is a biological, psychological, or
sociological characteristic or exposure that is associated with a higher likelihood of a
negative outcome
Some are modifiable and some are not
Examples of Risk Factors - Correct Answers -Not getting enough sleep, using
recreational drugs, not having a reliable support network, having a prior history of a
