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 risk factors for postpartum depression?

  1. A history of depression

  2. A difficult childbirth

  3. Lack of social support

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

There are many risk factors for postpartum depression, including a history of depression, a difficult childbirth, and lack of social support.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common source of sexual minority stress?

  1. Family rejection

  2. Religious discrimination

  3. Workplace discrimination

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Family rejection, religious discrimination, and workplace discrimination are all common sources of sexual minority stress.

Multiple choice

How can sexual minority stress impact mental health?

  1. Increased risk of depression and anxiety

  2. Increased risk of substance abuse

  3. Increased risk of suicide

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual minority stress can increase the risk of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state characterized by excessive worry and apprehension about sports performance?

  1. Flow state

  2. Anxiety

  3. Motivation

  4. Self-confidence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Anxiety is a common psychological state experienced by athletes, characterized by excessive worry, apprehension, and fear about their performance, which can negatively impact their ability to compete effectively.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state characterized by a lack of motivation and enthusiasm for sports participation?

  1. Burnout

  2. Anxiety

  3. Motivation

  4. Self-confidence
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Burnout is a psychological state characterized by a lack of motivation, enthusiasm, and enjoyment for sports participation, often resulting from excessive stress, pressure, and demands.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state characterized by excessive self-criticism and negative self-talk?

  1. Flow state

  2. Anxiety

  3. Motivation

  4. Negative self-talk
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Negative self-talk refers to the psychological state characterized by excessive self-criticism, self-doubt, and negative thoughts, which can hinder athletic performance and overall well-being.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state characterized by a sense of disconnection and alienation from others, which can negatively impact athletic performance?

  1. Flow state

  2. Anxiety

  3. Motivation

  4. Loneliness
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Loneliness is the psychological state characterized by a sense of disconnection and alienation from others, which can negatively impact athletic performance by reducing motivation, enjoyment, and overall well-being.

Multiple choice

Which type of elder abuse involves physical harm or neglect?

  1. Physical Abuse

  2. Emotional Abuse

  3. Financial Abuse

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

Physical Abuse refers to any intentional act that causes physical harm or injury to an older adult.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the intentional infliction of emotional distress or psychological harm on an older adult?

  1. Physical Abuse

  2. Emotional Abuse

  3. Financial Abuse

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

Emotional Abuse involves the intentional infliction of emotional distress or psychological harm on an older adult.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common way that the media portrays mental illness?

  1. As a source of humor

  2. As a sign of weakness

  3. As a dangerous condition

  4. As a curable condition
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The media often portrays mental illness as a chronic and incurable condition, which can lead to stigma and discrimination.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as violent or dangerous than people without mental illness?

  1. Media bias

  2. Media overrepresentation

  3. Media sensationalism

  4. Media framing
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Media sensationalism is the phenomenon in which people with mental illness are more likely to be portrayed as violent or dangerous than people without mental illness.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of bullying?

  1. Physical bullying

  2. Verbal bullying

  3. Social bullying

  4. Cyberbullying
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Verbal bullying is the most common type of bullying, accounting for about 50% of all bullying incidents.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of bullying?

  1. It is intentional and repeated

  2. It is a power imbalance

  3. It causes harm to the victim

  4. It is always physical
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bullying can be physical, verbal, social, or cyberbullying. It does not have to be physical to be considered bullying.

Multiple choice

What are some signs that a child is being bullied?

  1. They have unexplained injuries

  2. They are withdrawn or depressed

  3. They have difficulty sleeping

  4. They lose interest in school
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Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are signs that a child may be being bullied.

Multiple choice

What are some of the long-term consequences of bullying?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Low self-esteem

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Bullying can have a number of long-term consequences for victims, including depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem.