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

What is the term for the feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to cope with the demands of one's job?

  1. Job burnout

  2. Work-life imbalance

  3. Chronic stress

  4. Organizational stress
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Job burnout is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced efficacy in the workplace.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of traumatic events that can lead to OTSD?

  1. Natural disasters

  2. Serious accidents

  3. Childhood abuse or neglect

  4. Military combat
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Correct answer
Explanation

OTSD can be caused by a variety of traumatic events, including natural disasters, serious accidents, childhood abuse or neglect, and military combat.

Multiple choice

What are some of the risk factors for developing OTSD?

  1. A history of trauma

  2. A family history of mental illness

  3. Poor coping skills

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

OTSD is more likely to develop in people who have a history of trauma, a family history of mental illness, and poor coping skills.

Multiple choice

What are some of the complications of OTSD?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Substance abuse

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

OTSD can lead to a number of complications, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and relationship problems.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological distress experienced by unemployed individuals?

  1. Job loss syndrome

  2. Unemployment depression

  3. Post-employment blues

  4. Career transition anxiety
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Unemployment depression is a term used to describe the psychological distress, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem, experienced by unemployed individuals.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a student in crisis?

  1. Withdrawn behavior

  2. Increased irritability

  3. Improved academic performance

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

Improved academic performance is not typically a sign of a student in crisis.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that can occur after a crisis?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance of reminders of the crisis

  4. Improved concentration
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Improved concentration is not typically a common symptom of PTSD that can occur after a crisis.

Multiple choice

What mental state is characterized by a narrowed focus of attention, heightened arousal, and a sense of urgency?

  1. Flow state

  2. Anxiety state

  3. Relaxation state

  4. Dissociation state
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Flow state is a mental state in which an individual is fully engaged in an activity, with a high level of focus and enjoyment, and a sense of control and competence.

Multiple choice

Which psychological factor is associated with an increased likelihood of choking under pressure?

  1. High self-confidence

  2. Negative self-talk

  3. Low anxiety levels

  4. High expectations
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Negative self-talk, such as self-doubt and catastrophizing, can increase the likelihood of choking under pressure by undermining confidence and focus.

Multiple choice

Which psychological technique involves setting aside a specific time each day to worry about problems or concerns?

  1. Worry time

  2. Thought stopping

  3. Problem-solving

  4. Thought challenging
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Worry time involves setting aside a specific time each day to worry about problems or concerns, with the aim of reducing intrusive thoughts and anxiety.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the negative feelings and thoughts that a person has about their body?

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  2. Beauty Standards

  3. Objectification

  4. Self-Esteem
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a mental illness in which a person has a distorted view of their body and believes that they are ugly or deformed.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the idea that beauty is a source of joy?

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  2. Beauty Standards

  3. Objectification

  4. Beauty as Joy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Beauty as joy is the idea that beauty is a source of joy.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a condition characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse?

  1. Psychopathy

  2. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

  4. Borderline Personality Disorder
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a profound lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt. Individuals with psychopathy often display manipulative and antisocial behavior.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a condition characterized by an inability to control impulsive behavior?

  1. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  2. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  3. Impulse Control Disorder

  4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Impulse Control Disorder refers to a group of conditions characterized by an inability to resist impulsive, harmful, or socially unacceptable behaviors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common reaction among adolescents experiencing bereavement?

  1. Withdrawal from social activities

  2. Increased irritability and anger

  3. Difficulty concentrating in school

  4. Enhanced sense of well-being
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Enhanced sense of well-being is not a common reaction among adolescents experiencing bereavement. Instead, they may experience withdrawal, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.