Quiz & Worksheet - Characteristics of Psychological Distress

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Which of the following statements regarding psychological distress are NOT true?

It is psychological discomfort that interferes with your activities of daily living. It can result in positive views of the environment, others, and the self.

It is a subjective experience. We can think of it as a continuum with 'mental health' and 'mental illness' at opposing ends.

Worksheet

Print What Is Psychological Distress? - Definition & Symptoms Worksheet

1. Which of the following are causes of psychological distress?

All options are correct.
Major life transitions, such as the birth of your first child.
Traumatic experiences, such as being the victim of a crime.
Every day stressors, such as difficulty falling asleep at night.

2. Which of the following are symptoms of psychological distress?

Anger management problems
Hallucinations and delusions
Belief that others can hear or control your thoughts
All of the options are correct.

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About This Quiz & Worksheet

About this Quiz & Worksheet

These assessments were created to help you review concepts involved in psychological distress. Key topics it covers include the symptoms and causes of this condition.

Quiz & Worksheet Goals

This quiz and worksheet will assess these aspects of psychological distress:

Causes
Symptoms
Effects
Definition

Skills Practiced

These are some skills you can practice:

Reading comprehension- ensure that you draw the most important information from the related psychological distress lesson on what is true about this condition
Information recall - access the knowledge you've gained regarding the causes of psychological stress
Defining key concepts-ensure that you can accurately define main phrases, such as psychological stress

Additional Learning

The lesson entitled What is Psychological Distress?- Definition & Symptoms can help you get more information on the subject. After reading the lesson, you will be able to: