IDIS 199 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS & VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Why is study-life balance important (3 reasons) - Answers - - time commitment
(students aren't expected to study 24/7)
- rest: brain needs time to rest and process new info
- plan: planning is important, committing to well-defined study times
What are some impacts of over-studying - Answers - - negative impact on relationships
with family, friends, partners
- may interfere with your ability to fulfill other obligations and interests
- may increase likelihood of unhealthy behaviours
What are the 5 types of personally meaningful connections that are important to well-
being - Answers - 1. Meaningful values: activities that reflect personal values
2. The natural world: animals, plants, gardening, hiking
3. Meaningful work: work, hobbies, volunteering
4. Culture and heritage: celebrating traditions, holidays
5. Other people: friends, family, peers, colleagues
What are 5 benefits of social connectedness - Answers - - improved quality of life
- boost mental health
- increased life expectancy
- decreased risk of suicide
- build more inclusive learning communities
What does loneliness stem from? What are 5 effects of loneliness - Answers -
loneliness stems from a lack of social connectedness
1. Increased cortisol
2. Increased sleep disturbances
3. Reduced activity
4. Increased risk of heart disease
5. Challenge immune system
What is the difference between loneliness and social isolation - Answers - loneliness
describes the unpleasant feeling that accompanies the perception that one's social
needs are not being met by the quantity or quality of one's social connections
Social isolation is an objective measurement of the number of people you interact with
What are 3 impacts of isolation - Answers - physical: linked to poorer health and
substance abuse
Emotional: reduced confidence, depression
Cognitive: shortened attention span, forgetfulness
, Describe the 2 types of attention - Answers - directed attention
- form of focused attention that requires great effort to remain on task and process the
information
- mentally demanding, as more appealing external info must be blocked out
- e.g. Studying, driving in heavy traffic
Involuntary attention
- effortless
- the subject is interesting and automatically holds you attention
- e.g. Listening to music, watching animals
What is directed attention fatigue - Answers - - overuse of the brain's inhibitory system
necessary for maintaining focused attention
What are the 6 areas impacted by direct attention fatigue - Answers - - input deficits
- thinking problems
- impulsive behaviour
- executive functioning (reduced ability to plan and make good decisions)
- emotions: cause someone to be short-tempered and have feelings of unpleasantness
- worrying and rumination
What is attention restoration theory - Answers - - suggests that you restore your
attention when you spend time connecting with nature
- concept can be expanded to feeling restored mentally when immersing oneself in a
restorative environment
What are 5 positive impacts of physical exercise as a form of recreation - Answers - -
positive emotion (reduces endorphins)
- unity of body and mind
- heightened self esteem
- leisure
- enhances problem-focused coping
Describe nature as a category of recreation - Answers - - strong evidence that being in
touch with nature and spending time outdoors is beneficial for both physical and mental
health
- improves concentration, reduces chronic stress
Describe cultural activities as a category of recreation - Answers - - engaging in
purposeful and meaningful activities such as creative pursuits (art, music, reading,
writing) can improve mood
Describe the flow state - Answers - - state you get in when you are so engaged in a
creative task that your sense of time disappears and you temporarily forget where you
are
- effective at reducing worry and rumination and increasing well-being
ANSWERS
Why is study-life balance important (3 reasons) - Answers - - time commitment
(students aren't expected to study 24/7)
- rest: brain needs time to rest and process new info
- plan: planning is important, committing to well-defined study times
What are some impacts of over-studying - Answers - - negative impact on relationships
with family, friends, partners
- may interfere with your ability to fulfill other obligations and interests
- may increase likelihood of unhealthy behaviours
What are the 5 types of personally meaningful connections that are important to well-
being - Answers - 1. Meaningful values: activities that reflect personal values
2. The natural world: animals, plants, gardening, hiking
3. Meaningful work: work, hobbies, volunteering
4. Culture and heritage: celebrating traditions, holidays
5. Other people: friends, family, peers, colleagues
What are 5 benefits of social connectedness - Answers - - improved quality of life
- boost mental health
- increased life expectancy
- decreased risk of suicide
- build more inclusive learning communities
What does loneliness stem from? What are 5 effects of loneliness - Answers -
loneliness stems from a lack of social connectedness
1. Increased cortisol
2. Increased sleep disturbances
3. Reduced activity
4. Increased risk of heart disease
5. Challenge immune system
What is the difference between loneliness and social isolation - Answers - loneliness
describes the unpleasant feeling that accompanies the perception that one's social
needs are not being met by the quantity or quality of one's social connections
Social isolation is an objective measurement of the number of people you interact with
What are 3 impacts of isolation - Answers - physical: linked to poorer health and
substance abuse
Emotional: reduced confidence, depression
Cognitive: shortened attention span, forgetfulness
, Describe the 2 types of attention - Answers - directed attention
- form of focused attention that requires great effort to remain on task and process the
information
- mentally demanding, as more appealing external info must be blocked out
- e.g. Studying, driving in heavy traffic
Involuntary attention
- effortless
- the subject is interesting and automatically holds you attention
- e.g. Listening to music, watching animals
What is directed attention fatigue - Answers - - overuse of the brain's inhibitory system
necessary for maintaining focused attention
What are the 6 areas impacted by direct attention fatigue - Answers - - input deficits
- thinking problems
- impulsive behaviour
- executive functioning (reduced ability to plan and make good decisions)
- emotions: cause someone to be short-tempered and have feelings of unpleasantness
- worrying and rumination
What is attention restoration theory - Answers - - suggests that you restore your
attention when you spend time connecting with nature
- concept can be expanded to feeling restored mentally when immersing oneself in a
restorative environment
What are 5 positive impacts of physical exercise as a form of recreation - Answers - -
positive emotion (reduces endorphins)
- unity of body and mind
- heightened self esteem
- leisure
- enhances problem-focused coping
Describe nature as a category of recreation - Answers - - strong evidence that being in
touch with nature and spending time outdoors is beneficial for both physical and mental
health
- improves concentration, reduces chronic stress
Describe cultural activities as a category of recreation - Answers - - engaging in
purposeful and meaningful activities such as creative pursuits (art, music, reading,
writing) can improve mood
Describe the flow state - Answers - - state you get in when you are so engaged in a
creative task that your sense of time disappears and you temporarily forget where you
are
- effective at reducing worry and rumination and increasing well-being
