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

Which of the following is a sign of anxiety in men?

  1. Feeling restless or on edge

  2. Having difficulty concentrating

  3. Experiencing muscle tension or headaches

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Feeling restless or on edge, having difficulty concentrating, and experiencing muscle tension or headaches are all signs of anxiety in men.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign of substance abuse in men?

  1. Using substances to cope with stress or problems

  2. Continuing to use substances despite negative consequences

  3. Experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using substances

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

Using substances to cope with stress or problems, continuing to use substances despite negative consequences, and experiencing withdrawal symptoms when not using substances are all signs of substance abuse in men.

Multiple choice

What are some of the potential risks of OBEs?

  1. Hallucinations

  2. Delusions

  3. Anxiety and panic attacks

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

OBEs can also have some potential risks, including hallucinations, delusions, and anxiety and panic attacks.

Multiple choice

What are some of the consequences of not fulfilling family roles and responsibilities?

  1. Family conflict

  2. Resentment and anger

  3. A lack of trust and intimacy

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Not fulfilling family roles and responsibilities can lead to family conflict, resentment and anger, and a lack of trust and intimacy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for adolescent depression?

  1. Family history of depression

  2. Substance use

  3. Bullying

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are risk factors for adolescent depression.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Hypervigilance

  2. Avoidance

  3. Nightmares

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hypervigilance, avoidance, and nightmares are all common symptoms of PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing PTSD?

  1. Having a history of trauma

  2. Being female

  3. Having a family history of mental illness

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Having a history of trauma, being female, and having a family history of mental illness are all risk factors for developing PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign that a person may be struggling with trauma?

  1. Avoidance

  2. Nightmares

  3. Flashbacks

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidance, nightmares, and flashbacks are all signs that a person may be struggling with trauma.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a type of trauma therapy?

  1. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

  2. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)

  3. Prolonged exposure therapy

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and prolonged exposure therapy are all types of trauma therapy.

Multiple choice

What is the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD?

  1. Complex PTSD is caused by multiple traumas

  2. Complex PTSD is more severe than PTSD

  3. Complex PTSD is more common than PTSD

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Complex PTSD is caused by multiple traumas, it is more severe than PTSD, and it is more common than PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symptom of complex PTSD?

  1. Difficulty regulating emotions

  2. Problems with relationships

  3. Low self-esteem

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Difficulty regulating emotions, problems with relationships, and low self-esteem are all symptoms of complex PTSD.

Multiple choice

What are some of the long-term effects of domestic violence on children?

  1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  2. Depression and anxiety

  3. Low self-esteem

  4. Difficulty forming healthy relationships

  5. All of the above
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Explanation

Domestic violence can have a devastating impact on children, both in the short term and the long term. Some of the long-term effects of domestic violence on children include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulty forming healthy relationships. Children who have been exposed to domestic violence are also more likely to experience problems with school, work, and substance abuse.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges faced by children in pediatric rehabilitation?

  1. Pain

  2. Fatigue

  3. Emotional distress

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Children in pediatric rehabilitation may face challenges such as pain, fatigue, and emotional distress.

Multiple choice

Which type of elder abuse involves the intentional or unintentional failure to provide an older adult with basic necessities such as food, water, or shelter?

  1. Physical Abuse

  2. Emotional Abuse

  3. Financial Abuse

  4. Neglect
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Neglect is the intentional or unintentional failure to provide an older adult with basic necessities such as food, water, or shelter.

Multiple choice

Which type of elder abuse involves the use of verbal or nonverbal communication to cause emotional distress or pain to 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 is the use of verbal or nonverbal communication to cause emotional distress or pain to an older adult.