General Awareness

Mental Health and Disorders

3,382 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 a major risk factor for developing a mental disorder?

  1. Family history of mental illness

  2. Personal history of trauma

  3. Substance use

  4. Chronic stress

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

All of the above are major risk factors for developing a mental disorder. Family history of mental illness increases the risk of developing a mental disorder, as does a personal history of trauma. Substance use can also increase the risk of developing a mental disorder, as can chronic stress.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Diabetes

  4. Schizophrenia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder, not a mental health disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that mental illness is caused by supernatural forces?

  1. Stigma

  2. Discrimination

  3. Superstition

  4. Prejudice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Superstition is the belief that mental illness is caused by supernatural forces.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of mental health stigma?

  1. Social stigma

  2. Self-stigma

  3. Institutional stigma

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

Structural stigma is not a type of mental health stigma. It refers to the ways in which social institutions and policies create and maintain social inequalities.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that people with mental illness are dangerous?

  1. Stigma

  2. Discrimination

  3. Fear

  4. Prejudice
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Fear is the belief that people with mental illness are dangerous.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that mental illness is a sign of weakness?

  1. Stigma

  2. Discrimination

  3. Prejudice

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

Stereotype is the belief that mental illness is a sign of weakness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a stage of grief according to Elisabeth Kübler-Ross?

  1. Denial

  2. Anger

  3. Bargaining

  4. Acceptance

  5. Depression
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bargaining is not a stage of grief according to Kübler-Ross's model.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common fear associated with death?

  1. Fear of the unknown

  2. Fear of pain and suffering

  3. Fear of being forgotten

  4. Fear of losing control

  5. Fear of being judged
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Fear of being judged is not a common fear associated with death.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the fear of death?

  1. Thanatophobia

  2. Necrophobia

  3. Mortophobia

  4. Taphophobia

  5. Athanatophobia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Thanatophobia is the fear of death.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of grief?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Guilt

  4. Relief

  5. Denial
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Relief is not a common symptom of grief.

Multiple choice

What is jet lag?

  1. A temporary sleep disorder caused by rapid travel across time zones

  2. A condition caused by dehydration during long flights

  3. A feeling of disorientation and fatigue after a long journey

  4. A medical condition caused by changes in air pressure
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when a person travels across multiple time zones in a short period of time. It can cause symptoms such as fatigue, insomnia, difficulty concentrating, and digestive problems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Diabetes

  4. Bipolar Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects blood sugar levels, while depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all common mental health conditions.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a state of heightened anxiety and fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and shortness of breath?

  1. Panic Attack

  2. Anxiety Disorder

  3. Phobia

  4. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear and anxiety, accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and dizziness.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?

  1. Anxiety Disorder

  2. Phobia

  3. Panic Attack

  4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A phobia is an intense and persistent fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and excessive anxiety?

  1. Anxiety Disorder

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Phobia

  4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts, repetitive behaviors, and excessive anxiety.