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 type of stress?

  1. Acute stress

  2. Chronic stress

  3. Eustress

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

Eustress is a positive type of stress that can be motivating and beneficial, while acute and chronic stress are negative types of stress.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of older adults experiencing multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously?

  1. Multimorbidity

  2. Comorbidity

  3. Polypharmacy

  4. Geriatric syndrome
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Multimorbidity refers to the phenomenon of older adults experiencing multiple chronic health conditions simultaneously, which is a common challenge in aging populations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a sign of depression?

  1. Persistent sadness

  2. Loss of interest in activities

  3. Changes in appetite or sleep

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

Increased energy levels is not typically a sign of depression. Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and changes in appetite or sleep are all potential signs of depression.

Multiple choice

What are some of the potential consequences of adultification for children?

  1. Increased anxiety and depression

  2. Difficulty forming healthy relationships

  3. Problems with self-esteem and identity

  4. Increased risk of risky behaviors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

Adultification can have a number of negative consequences for children, including increased anxiety and depression, difficulty forming healthy relationships, problems with self-esteem and identity, and increased risk of risky behaviors.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common mental health issue among school children?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a common mental health issue among school children, although it can affect some children.

Multiple choice

Which of these is NOT a common cause of absenteeism among school children?

  1. Illness

  2. Family emergencies

  3. Transportation issues

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

Bullying is not a common cause of absenteeism among school children, although it can be a factor in some cases.

Multiple choice

What is the primary emotion that is associated with happiness?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Joy

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

Happiness is primarily associated with the emotion of joy, which is characterized by feelings of contentment, pleasure, and well-being.

Multiple choice

What is the concept of flow related to?

  1. Being completely absorbed in an activity

  2. Experiencing high levels of stress and anxiety

  3. Feeling bored and unmotivated

  4. Being in a state of deep sleep
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Flow is a state of complete absorption in an activity, where people feel fully engaged and focused, and time seems to pass quickly.

Multiple choice

What are some of the psychological challenges associated with surrogacy?

  1. The emotional toll on the surrogate mother

  2. The emotional toll on the intended parents

  3. The emotional toll on the child born through surrogacy

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

Surrogacy can have psychological impacts on the surrogate mother, the intended parents, and the child born through surrogacy.

Multiple choice

In the film "Black", what mental illness does Michelle McNally suffer from?

  1. Autism

  2. Deaf-blindness

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Bipolar Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Michelle McNally, played by Rani Mukerji, is a young woman who is both deaf and blind.

Multiple choice

In the film "Black Swan", what psychological disorder does Nina Sayers (Natalie Portman) experience?

  1. Borderline Personality Disorder

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Postpartum Depression

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

Nina Sayers, the protagonist of Black Swan (2010), battles obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its impact on her career as a ballerina.

Multiple choice

In the film "The Aviator", what mental illness does Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio) struggle with?

  1. Bipolar Disorder

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Howard Hughes, portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio in The Aviator (2004), is depicted as having obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Multiple choice

What is the term for the excessive or compulsive consumption of food in response to emotional distress?

  1. Emotional Eating

  2. Comfort Eating

  3. Stress Eating

  4. Binge Eating
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Emotional eating refers to the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism in response to negative emotions, stress, or anxiety.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the condition characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by feelings of guilt and shame?

  1. Binge Eating Disorder

  2. Bulimia Nervosa

  3. Anorexia Nervosa

  4. Orthorexia Nervosa
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Binge eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food in a short period, followed by feelings of distress and guilt.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the condition characterized by an excessive preoccupation with healthy eating and an obsession with avoiding certain foods?

  1. Orthorexia Nervosa

  2. Anorexia Nervosa

  3. Bulimia Nervosa

  4. Binge Eating Disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Orthorexia nervosa is characterized by an unhealthy obsession with eating healthy foods and avoiding certain foods perceived as unhealthy.