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 social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of anxiety?

  1. Social support

  2. Sense of community

  3. Positive relationships

  4. Childhood trauma
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Childhood trauma is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of anxiety.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of bipolar disorder?

  1. Low income

  2. Lack of education

  3. Racial discrimination

  4. Gender discrimination
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of bipolar disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders?

  1. Body image concerns

  2. Low self-esteem

  3. History of trauma

  4. Cultural pressures
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Explanation

Cultural pressures are a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of eating disorders.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of self-harm?

  1. Bullying

  2. Cyberbullying

  3. Social isolation

  4. History of abuse
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Explanation

History of abuse is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of self-harm.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of mental illness in general?

  1. Poverty

  2. Discrimination

  3. Social isolation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Poverty, discrimination, and social isolation are all social determinants of mental health that are associated with an increased risk of mental illness in general.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety?

  1. Poverty

  2. Unemployment

  3. Social isolation

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Poverty, unemployment, and social isolation are all social determinants of mental health that are associated with an increased risk of depression and anxiety.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia?

  1. Childhood trauma

  2. Urban living

  3. Migration

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Childhood trauma, urban living, and migration are all social determinants of mental health that are associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a social determinant of mental health that is associated with an increased risk of bipolar disorder?

  1. Racial discrimination

  2. Gender discrimination

  3. Childhood poverty

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Racial discrimination, gender discrimination, and childhood poverty are all social determinants of mental health that are associated with an increased risk of bipolar disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common emotional factor that can lead to chasing losses?

  1. Fear of missing out

  2. Greed

  3. Overconfidence

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Fear of missing out, greed, and overconfidence can all lead to chasing losses, which is the tendency to place larger bets after losing a bet, in order to try to recoup the losses.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common emotional factor that can lead to tilt?

  1. Anger

  2. Frustration

  3. Disappointment

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

Anger, frustration, and disappointment can all lead to tilt, which is the tendency to place larger bets when feeling confident, and smaller bets when feeling less confident.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the phenomenon where people experience anxiety or dissatisfaction with their bodies due to exposure to media images?

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  2. Body Image Distortion

  3. Media-Induced Body Dissatisfaction

  4. Fashion-Related Body Anxiety
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Explanation

Media-Induced Body Dissatisfaction refers to the negative impact that exposure to media images can have on body image, leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the phenomenon where people experience anxiety or dissatisfaction with their bodies due to exposure to fashion images?

  1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

  2. Body Image Distortion

  3. Media-Induced Body Dissatisfaction

  4. Fashion-Related Body Anxiety
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Explanation

Fashion-Related Body Anxiety refers to the negative impact that exposure to fashion images can have on body image, leading to anxiety and dissatisfaction.

Multiple choice

In psychological horror, what is the term used to describe the gradual descent into madness or mental instability?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Anagnorisis

  3. Peripeteia

  4. Catharsis
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A,D Correct answer
Explanation

Catharsis, in psychological horror, refers to the process of emotional release or purification, often experienced by characters as they confront their inner demons or face their fears.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological state of being haunted by a persistent fear or anxiety?

  1. Phobia

  2. Mania

  3. Obsession

  4. Compulsion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Phobia refers to an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity, often leading to avoidance and anxiety.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological state of feeling disconnected from one's own thoughts, feelings, or body?

  1. Derealization

  2. Depersonalization

  3. Dissociation

  4. Amnesia
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Explanation

Dissociation is a psychological state characterized by a feeling of detachment from one's own thoughts, feelings, or body, often occurring as a response to trauma or stress.