Mental and Emotional Health Flashcard

Front

What is mental and emotional health?

Back

The ability to accept yourself and others, adapt and manage emotions, and deal with the demands and challenges you meet in life.

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of someone with good mental/emotional health?
Avoids constructive criticism, Engages in high-risk behavior, Has a zest for life with a positive outlook, Is closed-minded and inflexible

Back

Has a zest for life with a positive outlook

Front

How does someone with good mental/emotional health view their strengths and weaknesses?

Back

They are realistic about them.

Front

What emotion is typically associated with acting against one's values?

Back

Guilt

Front

Which of the following is a way to express your feelings? Ignoring them, Writing, crying, talking, Denying them, Covering them up

Back

Writing, crying, talking

Front

What should you do to develop resilience and coping skills?

Back

Be optimistic

Front

What does gender identity describe?

Back

How people feel about and express their gender

Front

What does ethnic identity describe?

Back

The connection to a social group with shared cultural or national ties

Front

What is the highest level of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Back

Self-actualization

Front

What is the primary focus of the physiological level in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Back

Need to satisfy hunger and thirst