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 NOT a sign of depression?

  1. Persistent sadness or emptiness

  2. Loss of interest in activities

  3. Changes in appetite or sleep

  4. Increased energy and motivation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased energy and motivation is not a sign of depression.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common health concern among undergraduate students?

  1. Stress

  2. Anxiety

  3. Depression

  4. Heart disease
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Heart disease is not a common health concern among undergraduate students.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to avoid or resist contact with their caregiver?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Avoidant attachment, characterized by a child's tendency to avoid or resist contact with their caregiver, often results from inconsistent or neglectful caregiving.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to display inconsistent and disorganized attachment behaviors, often associated with neglect or abuse?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Disorganized attachment, characterized by a child's tendency to display inconsistent and disorganized attachment behaviors, often results from neglect or abuse, leading to a lack of a clear attachment strategy.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to display a mixture of secure and insecure attachment behaviors, often associated with inconsistent caregiving?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ambivalent attachment, characterized by a child's tendency to display a mixture of secure and insecure attachment behaviors, often results from inconsistent caregiving, leading to uncertainty about the caregiver's availability and responsiveness.

Multiple choice

Which attachment style is characterized by a child's tendency to display a mixture of secure and insecure attachment behaviors, often associated with inconsistent caregiving?

  1. Secure attachment

  2. Avoidant attachment

  3. Ambivalent attachment

  4. Disorganized attachment
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ambivalent attachment, characterized by a child's tendency to display a mixture of secure and insecure attachment behaviors, often results from inconsistent caregiving, leading to uncertainty about the caregiver's availability and responsiveness.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among adults in India?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is the most common mental health disorder among adults in India, affecting over 50 million people.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a child with a difficult temperament?

  1. High activity level

  2. Negative mood

  3. Slow to adapt to change

  4. Regular sleep patterns
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Regular sleep patterns are not a characteristic of a child with a difficult temperament.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing an anxiety disorder in adolescence?

  1. Having a family history of anxiety disorders

  2. Experiencing a traumatic event

  3. Using drugs or alcohol

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

All of the above are risk factors for developing an anxiety disorder in adolescence.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a symptom of a conduct disorder in adolescents?

  1. Aggression towards others

  2. Property destruction

  3. Lying and stealing

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

All of the above are symptoms of a conduct disorder in adolescents.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of depression in adolescents?

  1. Major depressive disorder

  2. Dysthymia

  3. Seasonal affective disorder

  4. Postpartum depression
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Major depressive disorder is the most common type of depression in adolescents.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of anxiety disorder in adolescents?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Panic disorder

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety disorder in adolescents.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of eating disorder in adolescents?

  1. Anorexia nervosa

  2. Bulimia nervosa

  3. Binge eating disorder

  4. Other specified feeding or eating disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Anorexia nervosa is the most common type of eating disorder in adolescents.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of substance abuse disorder in adolescents?

  1. Alcohol abuse disorder

  2. Cannabis abuse disorder

  3. Opioid abuse disorder

  4. Cocaine abuse disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alcohol abuse disorder is the most common type of substance abuse disorder in adolescents.

Multiple choice

What is the most common type of conduct disorder in adolescents?

  1. Oppositional defiant disorder

  2. Conduct disorder

  3. Antisocial personality disorder

  4. Intermittent explosive disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Oppositional defiant disorder is the most common type of conduct disorder in adolescents.