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 consequence of child abuse?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  4. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a common consequence of child abuse. Depression, Anxiety, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are all common consequences of child abuse.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder associated with chronic disease?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bipolar disorder is not as commonly associated with chronic disease as depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign that a person with chronic disease may be struggling with a mental health disorder?

  1. Changes in mood or behavior

  2. Difficulty sleeping

  3. Loss of interest in activities

  4. Increased energy levels
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased energy levels are not a sign that a person with chronic disease may be struggling with a mental health disorder.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

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

Happiness is not a type of mental health disorder, although it can be a sign of good mental health.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of jealousy?

  1. Infidelity

  2. Lack of trust

  3. Possessiveness

  4. Low self-esteem
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

While low self-esteem can contribute to jealousy, it is not a direct cause.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common consequence of envy?

  1. Resentment

  2. Anger

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Envy can lead to a variety of negative emotions, including resentment, anger, and depression.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common consequence of jealousy?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Possessiveness

  3. Control

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Jealousy can lead to a variety of negative behaviors, including anxiety, possessiveness, and control.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign that you may be struggling with envy?

  1. You constantly compare yourself to others

  2. You feel resentful of others' success

  3. You feel inadequate or inferior

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

If you are constantly comparing yourself to others, feeling resentful of others' success, or feeling inadequate or inferior, you may be struggling with envy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign that you may be struggling with jealousy?

  1. You feel anxious or insecure about your relationship

  2. You try to control your partner's behavior

  3. You feel possessive of your partner

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

If you are feeling anxious or insecure about your relationship, trying to control your partner's behavior, or feeling possessive of your partner, you may be struggling with jealousy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common cause of malicious envy?

  1. Resenting someone's success

  2. Wishing harm upon someone

  3. Feeling inferior to someone

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Malicious envy is often caused by resenting someone's success, wishing harm upon someone, or feeling inferior to someone.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common cause of reactive envy?

  1. Feeling threatened by someone's success

  2. Feeling insecure about your own accomplishments

  3. Comparing yourself to someone else

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Reactive envy is often caused by feeling threatened by someone's success, feeling insecure about your own accomplishments, or comparing yourself to someone else.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common cause of possessive envy?

  1. Feeling threatened by someone's relationship

  2. Feeling insecure about your own relationship

  3. Comparing your relationship to someone else's

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Possessive envy is often caused by feeling threatened by someone's relationship, feeling insecure about your own relationship, or comparing your relationship to someone else's.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of depression?

  1. Persistent sadness or emptiness

  2. Increased energy and motivation

  3. Loss of interest in activities

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

Depression is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness, emptiness, and loss of interest in activities. Increased energy and motivation are not typical signs of depression.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  4. Narcissistic personality disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Narcissistic personality disorder is not as common as depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health issue among adolescents?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Eating disorders

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not as common among adolescents as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.