IDIS 199 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
what is an example of an activity which uses involuntary attention? - Correct Answers -
watching sports
Rory has been at university for almost 3 months now. He feels as if he has been unable
to make any genuine connections with other students, and worries that while everyone
is making life-long friends, he is being left behind. Which of the following may help
Rory? - Correct Answers -Joining an intramural team or exercise class at the ARC and
seeing a counsellor and considering a support group
What is an example of the stress diathesis model? - Correct Answers -an individual with
a family history of mood disorders develops depression after a difficult 1st semester at
university and a relationship breakup
Which of the following would not be considered a "practical barrier" to mental health
care? - Correct Answers -a worry that individuals at your job will find out and hold
judgement
which of the following factors should be considered to differentiate between a typical
response to stress and a mental health condition - Correct Answers -challenges that
impact a student's daily life and the proportionality of symptoms based on the situation
the student is in
Nina suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. Ji feels frequently stressed and worried
about school but has not met the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness. How will Nina's
experience likely differ from Ji's experience? - Correct Answers -worry that persists long
after the stressor has resolved
which of the following BEST describes an application of attention restoration theory? -
Correct Answers -watching a sport from the bleachers for a break between classes
Miguel has gone through a number of challenging situations recently. Specifically, he is
recently receiving unsatisfactory grades in school. Miguel feels that when bad things
happen to him, he does not let himself get overly emotional in the moment. Miguel does
however find it difficult to move past the hardships, and struggles to learn from his
mistakes. Which of the following statements may be true about Miguel? - Correct
Answers -Miguel shows high distress tolerance and low resiliency
ANSWERS
what is an example of an activity which uses involuntary attention? - Correct Answers -
watching sports
Rory has been at university for almost 3 months now. He feels as if he has been unable
to make any genuine connections with other students, and worries that while everyone
is making life-long friends, he is being left behind. Which of the following may help
Rory? - Correct Answers -Joining an intramural team or exercise class at the ARC and
seeing a counsellor and considering a support group
What is an example of the stress diathesis model? - Correct Answers -an individual with
a family history of mood disorders develops depression after a difficult 1st semester at
university and a relationship breakup
Which of the following would not be considered a "practical barrier" to mental health
care? - Correct Answers -a worry that individuals at your job will find out and hold
judgement
which of the following factors should be considered to differentiate between a typical
response to stress and a mental health condition - Correct Answers -challenges that
impact a student's daily life and the proportionality of symptoms based on the situation
the student is in
Nina suffers from generalized anxiety disorder. Ji feels frequently stressed and worried
about school but has not met the diagnostic criteria for a mental illness. How will Nina's
experience likely differ from Ji's experience? - Correct Answers -worry that persists long
after the stressor has resolved
which of the following BEST describes an application of attention restoration theory? -
Correct Answers -watching a sport from the bleachers for a break between classes
Miguel has gone through a number of challenging situations recently. Specifically, he is
recently receiving unsatisfactory grades in school. Miguel feels that when bad things
happen to him, he does not let himself get overly emotional in the moment. Miguel does
however find it difficult to move past the hardships, and struggles to learn from his
mistakes. Which of the following statements may be true about Miguel? - Correct
Answers -Miguel shows high distress tolerance and low resiliency
