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 is the term for the experience of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of caregiving?

  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 terms used to describe the experience of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of caregiving.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the condition that is characterized by excessive worry and fear?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Panic disorder

  3. Social anxiety disorder

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder are all conditions that are characterized by excessive worry and fear.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the condition that is characterized by extreme mood swings?

  1. Bipolar disorder

  2. Borderline personality disorder

  3. Cyclothymic disorder

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and cyclothymic disorder are all conditions that are characterized by extreme mood swings.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the condition that is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness?

  1. Depression

  2. Dysthymia

  3. Major depressive disorder

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Depression, dysthymia, and major depressive disorder are all conditions that are characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an eating disorder?

  1. Low self-esteem

  2. History of trauma

  3. Perfectionism

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Low self-esteem, history of trauma, and perfectionism are all risk factors for developing an eating disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of personality disorder?

  1. Borderline personality disorder

  2. Narcissistic personality disorder

  3. Antisocial personality disorder

  4. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
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Correct answer
Explanation

Dependent personality disorder is not a type of personality disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations?

  1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  2. Depression

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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Explanation

PTSD is a common mental health disorder among AI/AN populations due to historical trauma, such as forced removal from traditional lands and cultural genocide.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide among AI/AN youth?

  1. Substance abuse

  2. Depression

  3. Bullying

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Substance abuse, depression, and bullying are all risk factors for suicide among AI/AN youth.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among African American populations?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a common mental health disorder among African American populations due to factors such as racism, discrimination, and poverty.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among Hispanic/Latino populations?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a common mental health disorder among Hispanic/Latino populations due to factors such as acculturation stress, language barriers, and poverty.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among Asian American populations?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a common mental health disorder among Asian American populations due to factors such as acculturation stress, language barriers, and stigma.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among LGBTQ+ populations?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a common mental health disorder among LGBTQ+ populations due to factors such as discrimination, stigma, and rejection.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign that a kindergarten child may be struggling with emotional or behavioral problems?

  1. Frequent tantrums or emotional outbursts

  2. Difficulty making friends or interacting with peers

  3. Problems following directions or complying with rules

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

All of the above are signs that a kindergarten child may be struggling with emotional or behavioral problems. If you are concerned about a child's emotional or behavioral development, it is important to talk to their teacher or a mental health professional.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of fear experienced by humans?

  1. Acrophobia (fear of heights)

  2. Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

  3. Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces)

  4. Philophobia (fear of love)
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Explanation

Philophobia is not a common type of fear experienced by humans, unlike the other options mentioned.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe an intense and persistent fear of a specific object or situation?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Phobia

  4. Panic disorder
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Explanation

A phobia is a specific and intense fear of a particular object or situation that is out of proportion to the actual danger posed.