General Awareness

Mental Health and Disorders

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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

What is narcolepsy?

  1. A condition in which a person has excessive daytime sleepiness

  2. A condition in which a person has difficulty falling asleep

  3. A condition in which a person wakes up frequently during the night

  4. A condition in which a person feels tired and irritable during the day
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Narcolepsy is a condition in which a person has excessive daytime sleepiness. People with narcolepsy may fall asleep suddenly and without warning, even during the day. They may also experience cataplexy, which is a sudden loss of muscle tone that can cause them to collapse.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidant attachment is characterized by a fear of intimacy and a desire for independence. Individuals with this attachment style may have difficulty forming close relationships and may push others away.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secure attachment in infants?

  1. Feeling safe and secure in the presence of the caregiver

  2. Exploring the environment while maintaining proximity to the caregiver

  3. Reacting negatively to the caregiver's departure

  4. Showing distress when the caregiver returns after a brief separation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Infants with secure attachment typically do not react negatively to the caregiver's departure. They may show some distress when the caregiver leaves, but they are able to self-soothe and recover quickly upon the caregiver's return.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a preoccupation with the relationship and a fear of abandonment?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Anxious-ambivalent attachment is characterized by a preoccupation with the relationship and a fear of abandonment. Individuals with this attachment style may be clingy and demanding and may have difficulty trusting others.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a lack of emotional connection and a difficulty forming close relationships?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of emotional connection and a difficulty forming close relationships. Individuals with this attachment style may have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood and may have difficulty trusting others.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a desire for closeness and a fear of rejection?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Anxious-ambivalent attachment is characterized by a desire for closeness and a fear of rejection. Individuals with this attachment style may be clingy and demanding and may have difficulty trusting others.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a lack of emotional regulation and a difficulty coping with stress?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Anxious-ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Disorganized attachment is characterized by a lack of emotional regulation and a difficulty coping with stress. Individuals with this attachment style may have experienced trauma or neglect in childhood and may have difficulty trusting others.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among children?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Explanation

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder among children, affecting about 1 in 8 children.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among adolescents?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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Explanation

Depression is the most common mental health disorder among adolescents, affecting about 1 in 5 adolescents.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of impulse control disorders?

  1. Inability to resist impulsive behaviors

  2. Difficulty controlling anger

  3. Persistent pattern of antisocial behavior

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Impulse control disorders are characterized by the inability to resist impulsive behaviors, difficulty controlling anger, and a persistent pattern of antisocial behavior.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an impulse control disorder?

  1. Kleptomania

  2. Pyromania

  3. Intermittent explosive disorder

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Kleptomania, pyromania, and intermittent explosive disorder are all examples of impulse control disorders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symptom of conduct disorder?

  1. Bullying

  2. Lying

  3. Stealing

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bullying, lying, and stealing are all symptoms of conduct disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the prognosis for impulse control disorders?

  1. Good with treatment

  2. Poor with treatment

  3. Varies depending on the individual

  4. All of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The prognosis for impulse control disorders varies depending on the individual, the severity of the disorder, and the type of treatment received.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an impulse control disorder?

  1. Family history of impulse control disorders

  2. History of childhood trauma

  3. Substance abuse

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Family history of impulse control disorders, history of childhood trauma, and substance abuse are all risk factors for developing an impulse control disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of conduct disorder?

  1. Oppositional defiant disorder

  2. Antisocial personality disorder

  3. Borderline personality disorder

  4. Narcissistic personality disorder
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Oppositional defiant disorder is the most common type of conduct disorder.