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

What are some of the myths and misconceptions about mental illness?

  1. Mental illness is a sign of weakness.

  2. People with mental illness are dangerous.

  3. Mental illness is incurable.

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

There are a number of myths and misconceptions about mental illness, including the belief that it is a sign of weakness, that people with mental illness are dangerous, and that mental illness is incurable.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental illness?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is the most common mental illness, affecting over 264 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

What is the most severe mental illness?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Schizophrenia is the most severe mental illness, affecting about 24 million people worldwide.

Multiple choice

What is the most common symptom of PTSD?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance

  4. Hypervigilance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidance is the most common symptom of PTSD. People with PTSD may avoid people, places, or activities that remind them of the traumatic event.

Multiple choice

What are the three main clusters of symptoms of PTSD?

  1. Intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal

  2. Intrusion, avoidance, and dissociation

  3. Intrusion, avoidance, and anxiety

  4. Intrusion, avoidance, and depression
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Explanation

The three main clusters of symptoms of PTSD are intrusion, avoidance, and hyperarousal.

Multiple choice

What is an example of an intrusion symptom of PTSD?

  1. Nightmares

  2. Flashbacks

  3. Avoidance

  4. Hypervigilance
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Explanation

Nightmares are an example of an intrusion symptom of PTSD. People with PTSD may have nightmares about the traumatic event.

Multiple choice

What is an example of an avoidance symptom of PTSD?

  1. Nightmares

  2. Flashbacks

  3. Avoidance

  4. Hypervigilance
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidance is an example of an avoidance symptom of PTSD. People with PTSD may avoid people, places, or activities that remind them of the traumatic event.

Multiple choice

What is an example of a hyperarousal symptom of PTSD?

  1. Nightmares

  2. Flashbacks

  3. Avoidance

  4. Hypervigilance
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hypervigilance is an example of a hyperarousal symptom of PTSD. People with PTSD may be constantly on guard and may be easily startled.

Multiple choice

What is the most common comorbid condition with PTSD?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Substance abuse

  4. Bipolar disorder
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Explanation

Depression is the most common comorbid condition with PTSD.

Multiple choice

What are some signs that someone may be struggling with PTSD?

  1. Avoidance of social situations

  2. Difficulty sleeping

  3. Flashbacks

  4. Nightmares
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Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidance of social situations, difficulty sleeping, flashbacks, and nightmares are all signs that someone may be struggling with PTSD.

Multiple choice

What is the prognosis for PTSD?

  1. Good with treatment

  2. Poor with treatment

  3. Depends on the severity of symptoms

  4. Depends on the type of treatment
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Explanation

The prognosis for PTSD is good with treatment. Most people with PTSD can learn to manage their symptoms and live full and productive lives.

Multiple choice

What are the neuropsychological consequences of elder abuse?

  1. Depression.

  2. Anxiety.

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder.

  4. Cognitive impairment.

  5. All of the above.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The neuropsychological consequences of elder abuse can include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive impairment. These consequences can have a significant impact on the quality of life of older adults.

Multiple choice

What are some of the neuropsychological consequences of elder abuse?

  1. Depression.

  2. Anxiety.

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder.

  4. Cognitive impairment.

  5. All of the above.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The neuropsychological consequences of elder abuse can include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cognitive impairment.

Multiple choice

Which racial/ethnic group in the United States is most likely to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. African Americans

  2. Native Americans

  3. Hispanics

  4. Whites
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Native Americans are most likely to experience PTSD in the United States, with 15.1% of adults experiencing PTSD in the past year, compared to 6.8% of Whites, 6.5% of Hispanics, and 5.2% of Asians.

Multiple choice

How does discrimination affect mental health?

  1. Discrimination can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression.

  2. Discrimination can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

  3. Discrimination can lead to substance abuse.

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Discrimination can lead to stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse.