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UNIT 1: Foundations in Theory
Mental Health and Mental Illness
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), which of the
following is NOT included in the definition of mental health?
A. The ability to work productively and fruitfully
B. The absence of mental disorders
C. Coping with normal life stresses
D. Realizing one's own potential
Answer: B. The absence of mental disorders
2. Which organization highlights that poor mental health can lead to
both mental and physical illness?
A. World Health Organization (WHO)
B. Mental Health Commission of Canada
C. Public Health Agency of Canada
D. Alegría et al.
Answer: C. Public Health Agency of Canada
3. What is one of the key attributes of positive mental health as
described in the passage?
A. Intellectual achievement
B. Cultural conformity
C. Emotional and spiritual well-being

, D. Compliance with social norms
Answer: C. Emotional and spiritual well-being
4. Which of the following best represents an outdated way of
defining mental illness?
A. Viewing nonconformity as a sign of mental illness
B. Focusing on an individual's ability to cope with life challenges
C. Emphasizing the promotion of positive mental health
D. Respecting personal dignity and interconnections
Answer: A. Viewing nonconformity as a sign of mental illness
5. Which historical figure mentioned in the passage would likely be
considered "mentally ill" by the outdated criteria for mental
illness?
A. Socrates
B. Sigmund Freud
C. Viola Desmond
D. Albert Einstein
Answer: A. Socrates
TRUE/FALSE
1. True or False: Good mental health is defined only by the absence
of mental disorders.
Answer: False
2. True or False: The Public Health Agency of Canada suggests that
poor mental health can result in both mental and physical
illnesses.
Answer: True
3. True or False: Mental health has been historically associated with
conformity to societal norms, but this view is now considered

, inadequate.
Answer: True
4. True or False: Positive mental health is directly associated with
better physical health outcomes and social relationships.
Answer: True
5. True or False: Modern definitions of mental illness emphasize
nonconformity as a key factor in diagnosing mental disorders.
Answer: False
SHORT ANSWER
1. What is the WHO's definition of mental health?
Answer: The WHO defines mental health as a state of well-being
in which individuals are able to realize their potential, cope with
normal life stresses, work productively, and contribute to the
community.
2. How has the definition of mental illness changed over time?
Answer: In the past, mental illness was defined by behaviors that
were considered strange or deviated from societal norms, which
suggested that mental health required conformity. This view is
now seen as inadequate, as modern definitions focus more on
well-being and the ability to cope with life challenges.
SCENARIO
1. Scenario: A young adult feels pressure from their peers to
conform to certain cultural expectations, which causes them
anxiety and stress. They are unsure if they should seek help. Based
on the passage, how would modern definitions of mental health
guide them in understanding their situation?
Answer: Modern definitions of mental health would emphasize
that mental health is not about conformity but about an

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