Understanding Mental Health and Adaptation

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What is a key aspect of mental health according to the text?

Never experiencing any negative emotions

Being able to successfully adapt to life challenges (correct)

Always feeling happy and content

Avoiding all forms of stress and anxiety

Which of the following is NOT a normal response to life challenges according to the text?

Feeling sad

Experiencing joy and happiness (correct)

Crying

Getting annoyed or angry

What is included in the concept of good mental health?

Always feeling happy and positive

Never having any negative thoughts

Handling stress and making wise decisions (correct)

Avoiding all challenges and problems

How do our brains learn to apply their capacities over time?

By facing challenges and learning to deal with them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a part of good mental health according to the text?

Feeling sad and crying occasionally Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main functions of good mental health according to the text?

Helping people handle stress and make wise decisions Signup and view all the answers

What is the Surgeon General USA's definition of mental health?

A state of successful performance of mental function resulting in productive activities Signup and view all the answers

What does mental health signify?

A successful adaptation to a range of demands Signup and view all the answers

What is an important coping strategy for good mental health according to the text?

Studying or getting help from an instructor to understand something better Signup and view all the answers

What is the link between the body and the brain?

What is good for the body is good for the brain and vice-versa Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Health Organization (WHO) include in its definition of health?

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being" Signup and view all the answers

How is mental wellness defined according to the text?

As feeling, thinking, and interacting in ways that help you enjoy life and deal effectively with difficult situations Signup and view all the answers

What can be considered a sign of good mental health according to the text?

"Mental wellness" as feeling, thinking, and interacting in ways that help you enjoy life and deal effectively with difficult situations Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a sign of good mental health according to the text?

"Mental wellness" as feeling stressed or avoiding situations that make us feel stressed Signup and view all the answers

What could lead to a negative behavior when feeling stressed about writing an examination?

Going out to party with friends to drink and forget about the stress. Signup and view all the answers

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