General Awareness

Mental Health and Disorders

3,443 Questions

Mental health and disorders cover psychological conditions, behavioral signs, and emotional challenges. These topics appear in general awareness, psychology, and social work exams. Use this guide to practice identifying various mental health conditions.

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Mental Health and Disorders Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of anxiety disorder?

  1. Excessive worry

  2. Panic attacks

  3. Difficulty concentrating

  4. Muscle tension
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Difficulty concentrating is not a common symptom of anxiety disorder. Common symptoms of anxiety disorder include excessive worry, panic attacks, and muscle tension.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

  4. Increased irritability
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased irritability is not a common symptom of PTSD. Common symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and difficulty sleeping.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of behavioral health disorder?

  1. Anxiety disorder

  2. Depression

  3. Eating disorder

  4. Substance use disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Eating disorder is not a common type of behavioral health disorder. Common types of behavioral health disorders include anxiety disorder, depression, and substance use disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the main characteristic of bipolar disorder?

  1. Extreme swings in mood

  2. Persistent sadness

  3. Delusions and hallucinations

  4. Compulsive behaviors
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme swings in mood, energy, and activity levels.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a period of low mood and decreased energy in bipolar disorder?

  1. Mania

  2. Hypomania

  3. Depression

  4. Mixed episode
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a period of low mood and decreased energy that is a symptom of bipolar disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a period of mixed symptoms in bipolar disorder?

  1. Mania

  2. Hypomania

  3. Depression

  4. Mixed episode
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A mixed episode is a period of time in bipolar disorder when symptoms of mania and depression occur together.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a period of rapid cycling in bipolar disorder?

  1. Mania

  2. Hypomania

  3. Depression

  4. Rapid cycling
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rapid cycling is a term used to describe a pattern of four or more episodes of mania, hypomania, or depression within a year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common comorbid condition with bipolar disorder?

  1. Anxiety disorders

  2. Substance use disorders

  3. Personality disorders

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders are all common comorbid conditions with bipolar disorder.

Multiple choice

What are the potential consequences of sexual harassment for the victim?

  1. Emotional distress.

  2. Physical harm.

  3. Lost productivity.

  4. Job loss.

  5. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual harassment can have a devastating impact on the victim, leading to emotional distress, physical harm, lost productivity, and even job loss.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a symptom of ASD?

  1. Intrusive thoughts

  2. Avoidance

  3. Hypervigilance

  4. Depersonalization
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Depersonalization is not a symptom of ASD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for ASD?

  1. Exposure to a traumatic event

  2. Intrusive thoughts

  3. Avoidance

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are diagnostic criteria for ASD.

Multiple choice

What is the most common comorbidity of ASD?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are common comorbidities of ASD.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental disorder in the United States?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is the most common mental disorder in the United States, affecting over 17 million adults each year.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. Obsessions

  2. Compulsions

  3. Both obsessions and compulsions

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of anxiety disorder?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Panic disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety disorder, affecting over 6 million adults in the United States each year.