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 sleepwalking?

  1. A disorder in which people walk and perform other complex behaviors while asleep.

  2. A disorder in which people talk and perform other complex behaviors while asleep.

  3. A disorder in which people scream and perform other complex behaviors while asleep.

  4. A disorder in which people laugh and perform other complex behaviors while asleep.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Sleepwalking, also known as somnambulism, is a disorder in which people walk and perform other complex behaviors while asleep.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common cause of stress in the workplace?

  1. Heavy workload

  2. Lack of control

  3. Poor communication

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

All of the options listed are common causes of stress in the workplace. Heavy workload can lead to feelings of overwhelm and burnout, lack of control can make employees feel powerless and frustrated, and poor communication can lead to misunderstandings and conflict.

Multiple choice

What is the primary obstacle to self-acceptance?

  1. Lack of external validation from others

  2. Negative self-talk and self-criticism

  3. Unrealistic expectations and perfectionism

  4. Comparison to idealized images portrayed in media
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Negative self-talk and self-criticism often stem from unrealistic expectations and perfectionism, leading us to focus on our flaws and shortcomings rather than our strengths and accomplishments.

Multiple choice

Which of these is a sign of progress in the journey of self-acceptance?

  1. Constantly comparing ourselves to others and feeling inferior

  2. Experiencing persistent feelings of self-doubt and insecurity

  3. Being overly critical of our flaws and imperfections

  4. Feeling a sense of contentment and self-worth despite our shortcomings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling a sense of contentment and self-worth despite our shortcomings indicates progress in the journey of self-acceptance, as it reflects a growing ability to value and appreciate ourselves for who we are.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative impact of social media on individuals?

  1. Increased anxiety and depression

  2. Sleep disturbances

  3. Reduced physical activity

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

Social media can have both positive and negative impacts on individuals. While it can increase anxiety and depression, lead to sleep disturbances, and reduce physical activity, it can also enhance creativity and provide opportunities for self-expression.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the emotional and psychological consequences experienced by victims of crime?

  1. Victim impact

  2. Victim trauma

  3. Victim distress

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

The term 'victim impact' encompasses the range of negative emotional, psychological, and physical consequences that victims experience as a result of victimization.

Multiple choice

Which type of victimization involves repeated and intentional acts of psychological or emotional abuse?

  1. Intimate partner violence

  2. Stalking

  3. Cyberbullying

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

Psychological harassment refers to a pattern of repeated and intentional acts that cause emotional distress and psychological harm to the victim.

Multiple choice

Which type of victimization involves the non-consensual sexual contact or penetration of another person?

  1. Rape

  2. Sexual assault

  3. Sexual battery

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

Rape is a form of sexual assault that involves the non-consensual sexual intercourse with another person.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences?

  1. Addiction

  2. Dependence

  3. Tolerance

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

Addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite negative consequences.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a type of mental illness?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Schizophrenia

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

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a mental illness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following mental health conditions is most likely to lead to a parent losing custody of their child?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

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

Schizophrenia is a severe mental illness that can impair a person's ability to parent effectively. In some cases, it may lead to a parent losing custody of their child.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of coping mechanism?

  1. Problem-focused coping

  2. Emotion-focused coping

  3. Social support

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

Social support is not a coping mechanism in itself. It refers to the resources and assistance provided by other individuals, such as family, friends, or support groups, which can help individuals cope with stressors.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of emotion-focused coping?

  1. Seeking information about the stressor

  2. Engaging in physical activity

  3. Talking to a friend about the stressor

  4. Trying to change the situation causing stress
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Emotion-focused coping involves managing the emotional distress caused by stress rather than addressing the stressor itself. Talking to a friend about the stressor is an example of seeking emotional support, which is a common emotion-focused coping strategy.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences?

  1. Drug Abuse

  2. Addiction

  3. Tolerance

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

Addiction is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences, such as health problems, relationship problems, or legal problems.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a drug?

  1. Tolerance

  2. Withdrawal

  3. Overdose

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

Withdrawal is the physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a person stops using a drug.