General Awareness
Mental Health and Disorders
3,443 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
Which theory suggests that mental illness is caused by a disturbance in the balance of yin and yang?
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Biological Theory
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Psychodynamic Theory
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Cognitive-Behavioral Theory
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory
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Explanation
Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory views mental illness as a result of an imbalance between yin and yang, the opposing forces that govern the body and mind.
In psychological horror, what is the primary source of fear and tension?
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External Threats
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Supernatural Forces
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Internal Conflicts
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Physical Violence
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Explanation
In psychological horror, the primary source of fear and tension typically stems from the characters' internal conflicts, anxieties, and psychological struggles.
In Kübler-Ross's model of the stages of grief, what is the final stage?
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Acceptance
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Anger
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Bargaining
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Depression
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Kübler-Ross's model suggests that individuals progress through a series of emotional stages, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally acceptance, as they come to terms with the loss of a loved one.
What are some signs of teacher burnout?
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Emotional exhaustion
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Depersonalization
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Reduced sense of accomplishment
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All of the above
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Teacher burnout is a syndrome characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of accomplishment.
What are some signs that a teacher may be struggling with their mental health?
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Changes in mood or behavior
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Difficulty sleeping
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Loss of appetite
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All of the above
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Changes in mood or behavior, difficulty sleeping, and loss of appetite are all signs that a teacher may be struggling with their mental health.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of weak social ties?
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Low frequency of interaction
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Emotional distance
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Lack of trust and reciprocity
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Strong social control
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Weak social ties are characterized by low frequency of interaction, emotional distance, and lack of trust and reciprocity, not strong social control.
Which of the following is NOT a common postpartum mood disorder?
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Postpartum depression
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Postpartum anxiety
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Postpartum psychosis
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Postpartum euphoria
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Postpartum euphoria is not a common postpartum mood disorder. It is a rare condition in which a woman experiences an elevated mood and sense of well-being after giving birth.
What is the term used to describe the psychological state in which an individual lacks empathy and remorse for the suffering of others?
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Psychopathy
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Narcissism
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Impulsivity
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Psychopathy is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy, remorse, and guilt, as well as a tendency towards manipulative and antisocial behavior.
What is the term used to describe the psychological state in which an individual experiences a persistent and intense fear of being evaluated or criticized by others?
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Psychopathy
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Narcissism
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Social Anxiety Disorder
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Social Anxiety Disorder is a mental disorder characterized by an intense fear of being evaluated or criticized by others, leading to avoidance of social situations and significant distress.
What is the term used to describe the psychological state in which an individual experiences a persistent and intense fear of being watched or followed?
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Psychopathy
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Narcissism
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Paranoia
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Paranoia is a mental state characterized by a persistent and intense fear of being watched, followed, or persecuted, often without any basis in reality.
What is the term used to describe the psychological state in which an individual experiences a persistent and intense fear of being contaminated or infected?
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Psychopathy
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Narcissism
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Mysophobia
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Mysophobia is a mental state characterized by a persistent and intense fear of being contaminated or infected with germs or dirt, leading to excessive cleaning and avoidance of potential sources of contamination.
What is the term used to describe the psychological state in which an individual experiences a persistent and intense fear of heights?
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Psychopathy
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Narcissism
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Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Acrophobia
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Acrophobia is a mental state characterized by a persistent and intense fear of heights, leading to avoidance of high places and situations involving elevation.
Which of the following is NOT a common stressor for middle-aged adults?
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Work-related stress
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Financial concerns
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Relationship issues
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Retirement planning
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Retirement planning is typically not a major stressor for middle-aged adults, as they are still several years away from retirement.
Which of the following is a sign of burnout?
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Feeling exhausted all the time
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Feeling cynical or detached from your work
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Having difficulty concentrating
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All of the above
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Explanation
All of the above are signs of burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a healthy relationship?
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Trust and respect
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Open communication
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Jealousy and possessiveness
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Shared values and interests
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Jealousy and possessiveness are not signs of a healthy relationship. Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect, open communication, and shared values and interests.