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

According to the James-Lange theory, emotions are primarily caused by:

  1. Physiological changes

  2. Cognitive appraisal

  3. Environmental stimuli

  4. Past experiences
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Explanation

The James-Lange theory posits that emotions stem from physiological responses to external stimuli.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a primary emotion, as proposed by psychologist Paul Ekman?

  1. Anger

  2. Sadness

  3. Surprise

  4. Contempt
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Explanation

Contempt is not considered a primary emotion according to Ekman's theory.

Multiple choice

The concept of 'emotional contagion' refers to:

  1. The spread of emotions from one individual to another

  2. The influence of emotions on physical health

  3. The impact of emotions on cognitive processes

  4. The role of emotions in decision-making
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Explanation

Emotional contagion involves the transmission of emotions from one person to another through various means.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common strategy for coping with negative emotions through art?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Sublimation

  3. Denial

  4. Expression
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Explanation

Denial is not a constructive coping strategy for dealing with negative emotions through art.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common challenge faced by social workers?

  1. Burnout

  2. Compassion fatigue

  3. Secondary traumatic stress

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondary traumatic stress are all common challenges faced by social workers due to the nature of their work.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a core symptom of DSED?

  1. Lack of social inhibition

  2. Overly friendly and outgoing demeanor

  3. Difficulty understanding social cues

  4. Impaired social reciprocity
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Explanation

Impaired social reciprocity is not a core symptom of DSED. Individuals with DSED typically have difficulty understanding social cues and may appear overly friendly and outgoing, but they do not have difficulty reciprocating social interactions.

Multiple choice

How is DSED typically diagnosed?

  1. Clinical interview

  2. Observation

  3. Psychological testing

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

DSED is typically diagnosed based on a clinical interview, observation, and psychological testing.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of DSED?

  1. Approaching strangers without hesitation

  2. Talking excessively to strangers

  3. Touching or hugging strangers

  4. Difficulty making eye contact
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Explanation

Difficulty making eye contact is not a symptom of DSED. Approaching strangers without hesitation, talking excessively to strangers, and touching or hugging strangers are all symptoms of DSED.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DSED?

  1. Lack of fear of strangers

  2. Difficulty understanding social cues

  3. Impaired social reciprocity

  4. Aggressive behavior
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Explanation

Aggressive behavior is not a characteristic of DSED. Lack of fear of strangers, difficulty understanding social cues, and impaired social reciprocity are all characteristics of DSED.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of DSED in infants and toddlers?

  1. Approaching strangers without hesitation

  2. Smiling indiscriminately at strangers

  3. Clinging to caregivers in social situations

  4. Lack of fear of strangers
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Explanation

Clinging to caregivers in social situations is not a symptom of DSED in infants and toddlers. Approaching strangers without hesitation, smiling indiscriminately at strangers, and lack of fear of strangers are all symptoms of DSED in infants and toddlers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all mental health disorders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following mental illnesses is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis?

  1. Schizophrenia

  2. Bipolar disorder

  3. Depression

  4. Anxiety
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Explanation

Schizophrenia is associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis due to factors such as reduced physical activity, poor nutrition, and the use of certain medications.

Multiple choice

What is distraction?

  1. A state of being mentally preoccupied with something other than the task at hand

  2. A temporary loss of consciousness

  3. A sudden change in mood or behavior

  4. A feeling of anxiety or nervousness
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Explanation

Distraction is a state of mind in which our attention is drawn away from the task at hand and towards something else. This can be caused by a variety of factors, both internal and external.

Multiple choice

What are some common causes of distraction?

  1. External factors such as noise, movement, or other people

  2. Internal factors such as thoughts, emotions, or physical discomfort

  3. A combination of both external and internal factors

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Distraction can be caused by a variety of factors, both external and internal. External factors include things like noise, movement, or other people, while internal factors include thoughts, emotions, or physical discomfort.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of an external distraction?

  1. A loud noise

  2. A wandering mind

  3. Physical discomfort

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A loud noise is an example of an external distraction. External distractions are things that come from outside of us and can draw our attention away from the task at hand.