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

What are some of the signs that someone is being cyberbullied?

  1. They seem withdrawn or upset.

  2. They avoid using the internet or social media.

  3. Their grades start to decline.

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

Some of the signs that someone is being cyberbullied include seeming withdrawn or upset, avoiding using the internet or social media, and having their grades start to decline.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where soldiers experience a heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as loud noises or bright lights, due to the stress of combat?

  1. Sensory Overload

  2. Perceptual Narrowing

  3. Hypervigilance

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

Sensory overload occurs when soldiers are exposed to an overwhelming amount of sensory stimuli, such as loud noises or bright lights, leading to a heightened sensitivity and potential impairment of cognitive function.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where soldiers experience a loss of sensory function, such as the inability to see or hear, due to the stress of combat?

  1. Sensory Deprivation

  2. Perceptual Narrowing

  3. Hypervigilance

  4. Altered Perception
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sensory deprivation refers to the loss of sensory function, such as the inability to see or hear, that soldiers may experience in combat situations due to the overwhelming stress and sensory overload.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where soldiers experience a distortion of their body image, often feeling like their limbs are longer or shorter than they actually are?

  1. Altered Perception

  2. Perceptual Narrowing

  3. Body Dysmorphic Disorder

  4. Sensory Deprivation
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Altered perception can include distortions of body image, where soldiers may perceive their limbs as being longer or shorter than they actually are, due to the stress and sensory overload of combat.

Multiple choice

Which type of anxiety is commonly experienced by athletes before competitions?

  1. State Anxiety

  2. Trait Anxiety

  3. Social Anxiety

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

State Anxiety is a temporary state of apprehension and nervousness experienced in specific situations, such as before a competition or performance.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the tendency to experience anxiety and negative emotions in response to social situations?

  1. Social Anxiety

  2. Trait Anxiety

  3. State Anxiety

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

Social Anxiety refers to the fear or anxiety experienced in social situations due to the fear of being judged or evaluated negatively.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary emotion according to Paul Ekman?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Surprise is not considered a primary emotion by Paul Ekman, who identified six primary emotions: happiness, sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and contempt.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's consistent seeking of closeness and comfort from their caregiver, even in stressful situations?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

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

Secure attachment is characterized by a child's consistent seeking of closeness and comfort from their caregiver, even in stressful situations. This style reflects a strong sense of trust and security in the caregiver-child relationship.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to avoid seeking comfort from their caregiver, even when distressed?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidant attachment is characterized by a child's tendency to avoid seeking comfort from their caregiver, even when distressed. This style often reflects a lack of trust and security in the caregiver-child relationship.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the intense distress and anxiety experienced by infants when separated from their primary caregiver?

  1. Stranger anxiety

  2. Separation anxiety

  3. Attachment preference

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

Separation anxiety refers to the intense distress and anxiety experienced by infants when separated from their primary caregiver. This anxiety typically peaks around 8-12 months of age and reflects the infant's growing awareness of their dependence on their caregiver.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to be clingy and overly dependent on their caregiver?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

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

Ambivalent attachment is characterized by a child's tendency to be clingy and overly dependent on their caregiver. This style often reflects a child's uncertainty about the caregiver's availability and responsiveness, leading them to seek constant reassurance and closeness.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the feeling of euphoria or altered consciousness that some divers experience at depth?

  1. Nitrogen Narcosis

  2. Decompression Sickness

  3. The Bends

  4. Diver's High
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Diver's High is the term for the feeling of euphoria or altered consciousness that some divers experience at depth, due to the effects of nitrogen narcosis.

Multiple choice

Is psychic synchronicity a sign of mental illness?

  1. Yes, it is a sign of mental illness.

  2. No, it is not a sign of mental illness.

  3. It depends on the individual.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Psychic synchronicity is not a sign of mental illness. It is a normal human experience that can be experienced by anyone. However, if someone is experiencing psychic synchronicity that is causing them distress or interfering with their life, it is important to seek professional help.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of healthy social and emotional development in young children?

  1. Ability to express emotions appropriately

  2. Difficulty forming relationships with peers

  3. Ability to cope with frustration and setbacks

  4. Lack of empathy for others
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Difficulty forming relationships with peers can be a sign of social and emotional challenges. Healthy social and emotional development involves the ability to interact positively with others and build meaningful relationships.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of an adolescent who is at risk for self-harm?

  1. Withdrawing from friends and family

  2. Changes in mood or behavior

  3. Talking about suicide or death

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

Increased energy and enthusiasm is not a sign of an adolescent who is at risk for self-harm.