4.2.1A Warmup

Did you complete the PLT? (Unit 4 AoS 2 KKP1)?

• YES! :D

• No... :(

Which of the following is an accurate characterisation of how psychologists describe mental wellbeing?

• Mental wellbeing does not change over the lifespan

• Mental wellbeing is not static over the lifespan

• Mental wellbeing is not influenced by factors outside of the individual

• Mental wellbeing is not influenced by internal factors within the individual

A high level of functioning is best demonstrated through...

• Having more than five close friends

• Being mobile and able to get around

• Lacking resilience

• The ability to carry out a wide range of daily activities

The ability to cope with and manage change and uncertainty.

Organise these options into the right categories:

Groups:

(a) High levels of functioning

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(b) High levels of resilience

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(c) High levels of social wellbeing

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(d) High levels of emotional wellbeing

• be able to effectively communicate with others

• carry out basic everyday tasks, such as maintaining personal hygiene and dressing appropriately

• experience a wide range of emotions

• set goals and take steps towards achieving them

• be able to form and maintain meaningful relationships

• be productive in completing daily tasks

• be aware of their own and others’ current emotional state

• be flexible in changing circumstances

• express emotions at appropriate times

• have a strong support network

• seek solutions to problems

• use appropriate coping strategies

An individual without a mental disorder/illness is considered to have high mental wellbeing.

• TRUE

• FALSE