1. Identify a common defense mechanism that protects you from an uncomfortable feeling.
A. reaction formation *** My Answer
B. abstinence
C. mature behaviors
D. acceptance
2. Anger is a normal emotion that all humans feel at some time. It is important to express this emotion in a healthy way. Which of these ways of dealing with anger might affect your health in a negative way?
A. Accept your feelings.
B. Ignore your triggers. *** My Answer
C. Talk about the problem.
D. Seek constructive alternatives.
3. A ________ is the way a person reacts to a situation based on the social environment in which a person grows up.
A. coping strategy
B. defense mechanism
C. learned emotion *** My answer
D. primary emotion
4. You ran out of money while you and your friends were shopping at the mall, but your other two friends still had plenty of money left. One of them even had her dad’s credit card. When it was time to pay for the identical jeans each of you decided to purchase, you took the credit card from your friend’s purse without her knowledge to make your purchase. Which emotion would you most likely feel?
A. the learned emotion fear
B. the learned emotion guilt *** My Answer
C. the primary emotion hate
D. the primary emotion shame
5. Which of the following situations is an example of abstinence? (1 point)
A. You are at your friend Kate’s birthday party. Kate’s parents are not home so some kids are drinking alcohol. You decide to drink with them.
B. You are at the mall with some friends. James pulls out a pack of cigarettes and asks if you want one. You decide to smoke a cigarette.
C. You are hanging out at a park with your teammates. Lisa pulls out a six-pack of beer to share with everyone. You decide to drink a can of soda. *** My Answer
D. You invite your friend Tom to your house. When he arrives, you see him smoking. He asks if you want to join him. You decide to smoke with him.
My Answers: A, B, C, B, C