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 stressor for young adults?

  1. Academic pressure

  2. Financial concerns

  3. Social media

  4. Retirement planning
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Explanation

Retirement planning is not a common stressor for young adults, who are typically in the early stages of their careers and have many years before they need to start thinking about retirement.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign that you may be experiencing a mental health condition?

  1. Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time

  2. Losing interest in activities you used to enjoy

  3. Having difficulty sleeping or concentrating

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are signs that you may be experiencing a mental health condition. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to talk to a doctor or mental health professional.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common emotion regulation strategy used by older adults?

  1. Reappraisal

  2. Suppression

  3. Acceptance

  4. Rumination
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Explanation

Rumination, which involves repeatedly thinking about negative emotions and experiences, is generally not a common emotion regulation strategy used by older adults.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common emotional experience reported by older adults?

  1. Loneliness

  2. Depression

  3. Anxiety

  4. Excitement
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Explanation

While loneliness, depression, and anxiety are common emotional experiences reported by older adults, excitement is generally not a prevalent emotion.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Narcissism
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Explanation

Narcissism is a personality disorder, not a mental health disorder.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  4. Conduct disorder
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Explanation

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents, affecting about 11% of children in the United States.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Mood swings

  2. Mania

  3. Depression

  4. Hallucinations
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Explanation

Hallucinations are not a common symptom of bipolar disorder.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among older adults?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Dementia

  4. Schizophrenia
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Explanation

Dementia is the most common mental health disorder among older adults, affecting about 6.5 million people in the United States.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among women?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  4. Bipolar disorder
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A Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which sleep disorder involves vivid, frightening dreams that cause abrupt awakenings?

  1. Night terrors

  2. Sleepwalking

  3. Enuresis

  4. Obstructive sleep apnea
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Explanation

Night terrors are a sleep disorder characterized by sudden awakenings from sleep accompanied by intense fear, screaming, and confusion, often occurring during the first few hours of sleep.

Multiple choice

Which sleep disorder involves bedwetting or involuntary urination during sleep?

  1. Night terrors

  2. Sleepwalking

  3. Enuresis

  4. Obstructive sleep apnea
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Explanation

Enuresis is a sleep disorder characterized by involuntary urination during sleep, commonly referred to as bedwetting.

Multiple choice

In the film My Name Is Khan (2010), what is the name of the protagonist with Asperger's syndrome?

  1. Rizwan Khan

  2. Mandira Khan

  3. Sameer Khan

  4. Haider Khan
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Explanation

Rizwan Khan is the name of the protagonist with Asperger's syndrome in the film My Name Is Khan (2010), played by Shah Rukh Khan.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of anxiety in athletes?

  1. Fear of failure

  2. Pressure to perform

  3. Lack of confidence

  4. Physical injury
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Explanation

Physical injury is not a common cause of anxiety in athletes, as it is more likely to lead to physical pain and discomfort than anxiety.

Multiple choice

What are some of the ethical considerations associated with mental health surveillance?

  1. Confidentiality of data.

  2. Informed consent.

  3. Respect for autonomy.

  4. Justice.
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Explanation

There are a number of ethical considerations associated with mental health surveillance. These include confidentiality of data, informed consent, respect for autonomy, and justice. It is important to ensure that mental health surveillance data is collected and used in a way that respects the rights of individuals and promotes their well-being.