IDIS 199 - MODULE 6 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Well-being is considered an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is
made up of many components, one of which is mental health. - Correct Answers -Well-
being
Mental health includes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of thinking, feeling,
and behaving.
Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal life
stress, and
being productive at work or school. For the purposes of this course, mental health is
considered as an
important part of the broader concept of well-being. - Correct Answers -Mental Health
Says that mental health can be thought of in three domains:
Biological (genetic determinants, brain development)
Psychological (thoughts, behaviours, coping, self-awareness)
Social (connectedness, context) - Correct Answers -Biopsychosocial Model
A biological, psychological, or sociological characteristic or exposure which is
associated
with a higher likelihood of a negative outcome. - Correct Answers -Risk Factors
A characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes or that
reduces the impact of a risk factor. - Correct Answers -Protective Factor
An early exposure or factor and change proximal to: a more immediate or recent
exposure or
factor. - Correct Answers -Distal
A factor that represents a more immediate exposure or underlying vulnerability - Correct
Answers -Proximal
Distal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
, • Family history of mental disorders - Correct Answers -Distal Risk Factors
Distal Protective Factors
• Secure attachments
• Nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
• Safe and secure home environment - Correct Answers -Distal Protective Factors
Proximal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders
• Non-regular exercise
• Poor emotional and behavioural self-regulation
• Symptoms of anxiety, worry, or depression
• Chronic stress or stress that feels out of control - Correct Answers -Proximal Risk
Factors
Proximal protective factors
• Healthy coping strategies (i.e., active problem solving)
• Social support and a sense of belonging
• Security and stability
• Good sleep hygiene
• No substance misuse
• Healthy study-life balance - Correct Answers -Proximal Protective Factors
Stress:
Stress refers to a state of emotional strain or unease, and is a normal response to the
demanding
situations or pressures experienced in day-to-day life.
Sleep:
Sleep is a state of the mind and body characterized by altered or reduced
consciousness. Good quality
sleep plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health.
Self-Regulation:
Self-regulation refers to control over behaviour, thoughts, and emotion which can
interact with each
other. In other words, governing your emotions and choices to be appropriate to the
context and to
avoid feeling like your feelings are driving and overwhelming you. - Correct Answers -
Three S's
Myelination, Axonal Growth
Grey matter: Found on the surface of the brain and it contains cell bodies and synapses
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Well-being is considered an overall state or feeling comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Well-being is
made up of many components, one of which is mental health. - Correct Answers -Well-
being
Mental health includes psychological, emotional, and social aspects of thinking, feeling,
and behaving.
Mental health is a prerequisite to realizing potential, being able to cope with normal life
stress, and
being productive at work or school. For the purposes of this course, mental health is
considered as an
important part of the broader concept of well-being. - Correct Answers -Mental Health
Says that mental health can be thought of in three domains:
Biological (genetic determinants, brain development)
Psychological (thoughts, behaviours, coping, self-awareness)
Social (connectedness, context) - Correct Answers -Biopsychosocial Model
A biological, psychological, or sociological characteristic or exposure which is
associated
with a higher likelihood of a negative outcome. - Correct Answers -Risk Factors
A characteristic or exposure that lowers the likelihood of negative outcomes or that
reduces the impact of a risk factor. - Correct Answers -Protective Factor
An early exposure or factor and change proximal to: a more immediate or recent
exposure or
factor. - Correct Answers -Distal
A factor that represents a more immediate exposure or underlying vulnerability - Correct
Answers -Proximal
Distal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
, • Family history of mental disorders - Correct Answers -Distal Risk Factors
Distal Protective Factors
• Secure attachments
• Nurturing and compassionate relationships growing up
• Safe and secure home environment - Correct Answers -Distal Protective Factors
Proximal Risk Factors
• Trauma, abuse, neglect, bullying in childhood
• Adversity in the form of a chaotic, unsafe, or insecure home environment
• Poor early attachment relationships and/or early loss
• Poor quality of nutrition, sleep, recreational opportunities
• Family history of mental disorders
• Non-regular exercise
• Poor emotional and behavioural self-regulation
• Symptoms of anxiety, worry, or depression
• Chronic stress or stress that feels out of control - Correct Answers -Proximal Risk
Factors
Proximal protective factors
• Healthy coping strategies (i.e., active problem solving)
• Social support and a sense of belonging
• Security and stability
• Good sleep hygiene
• No substance misuse
• Healthy study-life balance - Correct Answers -Proximal Protective Factors
Stress:
Stress refers to a state of emotional strain or unease, and is a normal response to the
demanding
situations or pressures experienced in day-to-day life.
Sleep:
Sleep is a state of the mind and body characterized by altered or reduced
consciousness. Good quality
sleep plays a crucial role in both physical and mental health.
Self-Regulation:
Self-regulation refers to control over behaviour, thoughts, and emotion which can
interact with each
other. In other words, governing your emotions and choices to be appropriate to the
context and to
avoid feeling like your feelings are driving and overwhelming you. - Correct Answers -
Three S's
Myelination, Axonal Growth
Grey matter: Found on the surface of the brain and it contains cell bodies and synapses
