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 NOT a common mental health condition among older adults?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Dementia

  4. Narcissism
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Narcissism is not a common mental health condition among older adults.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of psychological disorder that is associated with criminal behavior?

  1. Antisocial personality disorder

  2. Borderline personality disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

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

Depression is not typically associated with criminal behavior, as it is more commonly associated with other mental health problems, such as anxiety and mood disorders.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological assessment of a defendant's risk of recidivism?

  1. Risk assessment

  2. Recidivism assessment

  3. Dangerousness assessment

  4. Violence risk assessment
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Explanation

A risk assessment is a psychological assessment that is conducted to evaluate a defendant's risk of recidivism, or the likelihood that they will commit another crime.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health challenge faced by older adults?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Schizophrenia is typically not considered a common mental health challenge specifically associated with older adulthood.

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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D Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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

In Psychological Horror, what is the primary source of fear and unease?

  1. Physical harm and violence

  2. The presence of supernatural entities

  3. The exploration of cosmic mysteries

  4. The manipulation of the human mind
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Explanation

Psychological Horror focuses on the manipulation of the human mind, creating a sense of unease and fear through psychological torment, delusions, and mental instability.

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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D Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
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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A Correct answer
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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D Correct answer
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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C Correct answer
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.