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 negative consequence of social media addiction?

  1. Increased anxiety and depression

  2. Improved sleep quality

  3. Lower self-esteem

  4. Difficulty concentrating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Social media addiction is associated with various negative consequences, such as increased anxiety and depression, lower self-esteem, and difficulty concentrating. Improved sleep quality is not a typical outcome of social media addiction.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the fear of missing out on social events or activities due to excessive social media use?

  1. Social anxiety disorder

  2. Nomophobia

  3. FOMO

  4. Social media phobia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is the term used to describe the fear of missing out on social events or activities due to excessive social media use. It is often associated with social media addiction.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of social media addiction?

  1. Spending excessive time on social media

  2. Feeling anxious or depressed when not using social media

  3. Using social media to escape from real-life problems

  4. Enjoying social media in moderation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Enjoying social media in moderation is not a sign of social media addiction. Social media addiction is characterized by excessive use, negative consequences, and difficulty controlling usage.

Multiple choice

True or False: Social media addiction is a recognized mental health disorder.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Social media addiction is not currently recognized as a mental health disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). However, it is an area of ongoing research and may be considered for inclusion in future editions of the DSM.

Multiple choice

True or False: Social media addiction can lead to relationship problems.

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Social media addiction can lead to relationship problems by reducing face-to-face interactions, causing conflicts due to excessive social media use, and creating unrealistic expectations based on idealized online representations.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the compulsive need to check social media notifications?

  1. Social media checking disorder

  2. Nomophobia

  3. FOMO

  4. Social media phobia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Nomophobia is the term used to describe the compulsive need to check social media notifications. It is derived from the fear of being without a mobile phone or internet connection.

Multiple choice

Which parenting style is associated with lower levels of child anxiety and depression?

  1. Authoritative

  2. Authoritarian

  3. Permissive

  4. Uninvolved
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The authoritative parenting style, with its consistent and supportive approach, is linked to lower levels of child anxiety and depression, as it provides a secure and nurturing environment.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  4. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

OCD is not typically considered a common pediatric mental health disorder, as it is more prevalent in adults.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a potential negative consequence of peer group involvement during childhood?

  1. Increased risk of substance abuse

  2. Lower academic achievement

  3. Greater susceptibility to bullying

  4. Reduced self-esteem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Involvement in negative peer groups can increase the risk of substance abuse, as children may be pressured to engage in risky behaviors to gain acceptance.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common stressor for military personnel?

  1. Fear of combat

  2. Uncertainty about the future

  3. Financial problems

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

Financial problems are not typically a common stressor for military personnel, as they are provided with a stable income and benefits.

Multiple choice

Which of the following Indian films features a protagonist with a disability?

  1. Taare Zameen Par

  2. Black

  3. My Name Is Khan

  4. Barfi!
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

All of the mentioned films feature protagonists with disabilities.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Taare Zameen Par', what is the name of the protagonist who struggles with dyslexia?

  1. Ishaan Awasthi

  2. Nikumbh

  3. Ram Shankar Nikumbh

  4. Aamir Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Ishaan Awasthi is the name of the protagonist in 'Taare Zameen Par' who struggles with dyslexia.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film features a protagonist with cerebral palsy?

  1. Margarita with a Straw

  2. The Lunchbox

  3. Queen

  4. Piku
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Margarita with a Straw features a protagonist named Laila who has cerebral palsy.

Multiple choice

Which Indian film features a protagonist with autism?

  1. My Name Is Khan

  2. Taare Zameen Par

  3. Barfi!

  4. The Lunchbox
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

My Name Is Khan features a protagonist named Rizwan Khan who has autism.

Multiple choice

In the film 'Barfi!', what is the name of the protagonist who is deaf and mute?

  1. Jhilmil Chatterjee

  2. Shruti Ghosh

  3. Barfi

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

Barfi is the name of the protagonist in the film 'Barfi!' who is deaf and mute.