GRADE 9 - PERSONAL & MENTAL HEALTH UNIT TEST
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All answers should be filled in on the bubble sheet in No. 2 pencil
1.) Select the most appropriate definition for wellness.
a. A balanced lifestyle that impacts your overall health
b. A balanced lifestyle that encourages good physical and mental health
c. A balanced lifestyle that encourages making smart decisions
d. A balanced lifestyle that encourages forming quality relationships
e. Includes all of the above
2.) There are ________ components of wellness:
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
e. Seven
3.) Which of the following are considered components of wellness? Select ALL that apply.
a. Social wellness
b. Personal wellness
c. Relationship wellness
d. Spiritual wellness
e. Emotional wellness
4.) All of the following are good examples of strong physical wellness EXCEPT:
a. Good hygiene
b. Developing communication skills
c. Exercising regularly
d. Sleeping a healthy amount
e. Proper nutrition
5.) Which of the following are good examples of strong environmental wellness? Select ALL that apply
a. Gaining new interests and hobbies
b. Developing friendships
c. Respecting your neighbors
d. Participating in community service activities
e. Caring for natural surroundings
6.) Select the most appropriate definition for stress.
a. Feeling drained from school, work, family or relationship problems
b. A prolonged feeling of sadness, weakness or anger
c. Becoming overly emotional about minor issues
d. The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges from physical, mental and emotional
demands
e. Short-term mental illness
7.) There are ________ main categories of stressors.
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
e. Seven
8.) Which is not part of the body’s Stress Response System?
a. Alarm
b. Attack
c. Resistance
d. Fatigue
e. They all are
9.) Which of the following are examples of biological or environmental stress? Select ALL that apply.
a. Illnesses
b. Poverty
c. Injuries
d. Pollution
e. Divorce
10.)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Which of the following are effective stress management techniques? Select ALL that apply.
Plan ahead
Get adequate sleep
Get regular physical activity
Isolate yourself from others any time you feel angry
Laughter
ANSWER KEY
PERSONAL & MENTAL HEALTH UNIT TEST
1.) Select the most appropriate definition for wellness.
a. A balanced lifestyle that impacts your overall health
b. A balanced lifestyle that encourages good physical and mental health
c. A balanced lifestyle that encourages making smart decisions
d. A balanced lifestyle that encourages forming quality relationships
e. Includes all of the above
2.) There are ________ components of wellness:
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
e. Seven
3.) Which of the following are considered components of wellness? Select ALL that apply.
a. Social wellness
b. Personal wellness
c. Relationship wellness
d. Spiritual wellness
e. Emotional wellness
4.) All of the following are good examples of strong physical wellness EXCEPT:
a. Good hygiene
b. Developing communication skills
c. Exercising regularly
d. Sleeping a healthy amount
e. Proper nutrition
5.) Which of the following are good examples of strong environmental wellness? Select ALL that apply
a. Gaining new interests and hobbies
b. Developing friendships
c. Respecting your neighbors
d. Participating in community service activities
e. Caring for natural surroundings
6.) Select the most appropriate definition for stress.
a. Feeling drained from school, work, family or relationship problems
b. A prolonged feeling of sadness, weakness or anger
c. Becoming overly emotional about minor issues
d. The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges from physical, mental and
emotional demands
e. Short-term mental illness
7.) There are ________ main categories of stressors.
a. Three
b. Four
c. Five
d. Six
e. Seven
8.) Which is not part of the body’s Stress Response System?
a. Alarm
b. Attack
c. Resistance
d. Fatigue
e. They all are
9.) Which of the following are examples of biological or environmental stress? Select ALL that apply.
a. Illnesses
b. Poverty
c. Injuries
d. Pollution
e. Divorce
10.) Which of the following are effective stress management techniques? Select ALL that apply.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Plan ahead
Get adequate sleep
Get regular physical activity
Isolate yourself from others any time you feel angry
Laughter