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 not a basic emotion according to Paul Ekman?

  1. Happiness

  2. Sadness

  3. Anger

  4. Surprise

  5. Disgust
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D Correct answer
Explanation

According to Paul Ekman, the six basic emotions are happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust.

Multiple choice

Which social class is most likely to experience high levels of stress and anxiety?

  1. Upper class

  2. Middle class

  3. Working class

  4. Lower class
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The lower class is disproportionately affected by high levels of stress and anxiety compared to other social classes.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of mood disorder?

  1. Bipolar disorder

  2. Major depressive disorder

  3. Dysthymia

  4. Seasonal affective disorder
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Major depressive disorder is the most common type of mood disorder, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing a mood disorder?

  1. Family history of mood disorders

  2. Childhood trauma

  3. Chronic stress

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Family history of mood disorders, childhood trauma, and chronic stress are all risk factors for developing a mood disorder. These factors can increase an individual's vulnerability to experiencing mood disturbances.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological state of a serial killer who feels compelled to kill in order to satisfy an overwhelming urge or need?

  1. Compulsive Killing

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Psychopathy

  4. Antisocial Personality Disorder
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Compulsive killing refers to the psychological state in which a serial killer feels an overwhelming urge or need to kill in order to satisfy an inner compulsion.

Multiple choice

What is the term used to describe the psychological state of a serial killer who kills for sexual gratification?

  1. Sexual Sadism

  2. Necrophilia

  3. Masochism

  4. Voyeurism
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sexual sadism refers to the psychological state in which a serial killer derives sexual pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the physical and mental health problems that can result from work-related stress?

  1. Occupational burnout

  2. Work-related stress disorder

  3. Job-related strain

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Occupational burnout is a term used to describe the physical and mental health problems that can result from work-related stress.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common work-related mental health problem?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Work-related mental health problems can include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions that can be caused or exacerbated by work-related stress.

Multiple choice

Homelessness is often associated with which of the following mental health conditions?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Homelessness is a major risk factor for depression, anxiety, and PTSD due to the trauma, stress, and instability that individuals experiencing homelessness often face.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common emotion experienced during grief?

  1. Sadness

  2. Anger

  3. Relief

  4. Confusion
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Relief is not a common emotion experienced during grief. The other options, sadness, anger, and confusion, are all common emotions that people experience when they are grieving.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the intense emotional pain and sorrow that is felt after the death of a loved one?

  1. Bereavement

  2. Mourning

  3. Grieving

  4. Lamentation
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Grieving is the term for the intense emotional pain and sorrow that is felt after the death of a loved one. Bereavement, mourning, and lamentation are all related to grief, but they do not specifically refer to the emotional pain that is experienced.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that is often experienced after the death of a loved one?

  1. Despair

  2. Hopelessness

  3. Isolation

  4. Yearning
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Isolation is the term for the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that is often experienced after the death of a loved one. Despair, hopelessness, and yearning are all related to isolation, but they do not specifically refer to the feeling of emptiness and loneliness.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common cognitive symptom of grief?

  1. Difficulty concentrating

  2. Memory problems

  3. Confusion

  4. Increased creativity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased creativity is not a common cognitive symptom of grief. The other options, difficulty concentrating, memory problems, and confusion, are all common cognitive symptoms of grief.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common behavioral symptom of grief?

  1. Crying

  2. Sleeping problems

  3. Eating problems

  4. Increased social activity
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased social activity is not a common behavioral symptom of grief. The other options, crying, sleeping problems, and eating problems, are all common behavioral symptoms of grief.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the feeling of guilt or shame that is often experienced after the death of a loved one?

  1. Remorse

  2. Regret

  3. Self-blame

  4. Survivor's guilt
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Survivor's guilt is the term for the feeling of guilt or shame that is often experienced after the death of a loved one. Remorse, regret, and self-blame are all related to survivor's guilt, but they do not specifically refer to the feeling of guilt or shame that is experienced after the death of a loved one.