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

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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D Correct answer
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 is the prognosis for people with PTSD or complex PTSD?

  1. Most people with PTSD or complex PTSD recover fully

  2. Most people with PTSD or complex PTSD experience significant improvement with treatment

  3. Most people with PTSD or complex PTSD continue to struggle with symptoms throughout their lives

  4. There is no way to predict the prognosis for people with PTSD or complex PTSD
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Most people with PTSD or complex PTSD experience significant improvement with treatment. However, some people continue to struggle with symptoms throughout their lives.

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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E Correct answer
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

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
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Emotional Abuse is the use of verbal or nonverbal communication to cause emotional distress or pain to an older adult.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common sign of a crisis?

  1. Increased anxiety

  2. Difficulty sleeping

  3. Improved mood

  4. Suicidal thoughts
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Improved mood is not a common sign of a crisis. Increased anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and suicidal thoughts are all common signs of a crisis.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the tendency of emerging adults to experience a sense of instability and uncertainty about their lives?

  1. Quarterlife crisis

  2. Identity crisis

  3. Emerging adulthood angst

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Quarterlife crisis is a term used to describe the sense of instability and uncertainty that some emerging adults experience as they navigate the challenges and transitions of this life stage.

Multiple choice

In psychological horror, the protagonist's struggle with their perception of reality often leads to:

  1. Confusion and disorientation

  2. Paranoia and distrust

  3. A sense of unreality and detachment

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

In psychological horror, the protagonist's struggle with their perception of reality often leads to confusion and disorientation, paranoia and distrust, and a sense of unreality and detachment.

Multiple choice

What is postpartum psychosis?

  1. A rare but serious mental illness that can affect women after giving birth

  2. A type of depression that occurs during pregnancy

  3. A hormonal imbalance that can cause mood swings after childbirth

  4. A physical illness that can cause fatigue and weakness after childbirth
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Postpartum psychosis is a rare but serious mental illness that can affect women after giving birth. It is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms, such as hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.

Multiple choice

Who is at risk for postpartum psychosis?

  1. Women who have a history of mental illness

  2. Women who are under a lot of stress

  3. Women who have a difficult pregnancy or childbirth

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Women who have a history of mental illness, who are under a lot of stress, or who have a difficult pregnancy or childbirth are all at risk for postpartum psychosis.

Multiple choice

What are some of the long-term effects of postpartum psychosis?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Difficulty bonding with your baby

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Some of the long-term effects of postpartum psychosis include depression, anxiety, and difficulty bonding with your baby.

Multiple choice

What is the role of the partner or family in supporting a woman with postpartum psychosis?

  1. Providing emotional support

  2. Helping with childcare and household tasks

  3. Encouraging the woman to seek professional help

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The partner or family of a woman with postpartum psychosis can play a vital role in supporting her recovery. They can provide emotional support, help with childcare and household tasks, and encourage the woman to seek professional help.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common emotional symptom of stress?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Irritability

  4. Happiness
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Stress is typically associated with negative emotions, such as anxiety, depression, and irritability. Happiness is not a common emotional symptom of stress.