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

How is Adjustment Disorder diagnosed?

  1. Based on symptoms and a stressful life event
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Explanation

Adjustment Disorder is diagnosed when symptoms occur in response to a stressful life event and cause significant distress and impairment.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of both PTSD and ASD?

  1. Avoidance of trauma reminders
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Explanation

Both PTSD and ASD can involve avoidance of situations or activities that remind the person of the traumatic event.

Multiple choice

What is the estimated global prevalence of mental health disorders?

  1. 10-20%

  2. 20-30%

  3. 30-40%

  4. 40-50%
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The estimated global prevalence of mental health disorders is 10-20%, meaning that 1 in 5 people worldwide experience a mental health disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health disorder?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar Disorder

  4. Cancer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cancer is not a mental health disorder. Depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder are all common mental health disorders.

Multiple choice

How can mental health disorders impact physical health?

  1. Increased risk of chronic diseases

  2. Weakened immune system

  3. Difficulty managing stress

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Mental health disorders can impact physical health in a number of ways, including increasing the risk of chronic diseases, weakening the immune system, and making it difficult to manage stress.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  4. Conduct Disorder
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder among children and adolescents.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Childhood trauma

  2. Family history of mental illness

  3. Chronic stress

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are risk factors for developing a mental health disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a sign of a mental health crisis?

  1. Suicidal thoughts

  2. Homicidal thoughts

  3. Extreme agitation or aggression

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are signs of a mental health crisis.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to excessive worry or anxiety?

  1. Psychophysiological insomnia

  2. Idiopathic insomnia

  3. Behavioral insomnia

  4. Paradoxical insomnia
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Explanation

Psychophysiological insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to excessive worry or anxiety.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of brief awakenings from sleep, often accompanied by a sense of choking or gasping?

  1. Sleep apnea

  2. Nocturnal panic attacks

  3. Sleep-related eating disorder

  4. Sleepwalking
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Explanation

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by repeated episodes of brief awakenings from sleep, often accompanied by a sense of choking or gasping.

Multiple choice

Which psychological disorder is commonly associated with violent criminal behavior?

  1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

  2. Borderline Personality Disorder

  3. Schizophrenia

  4. Major Depressive Disorder
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Explanation

Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, a lack of empathy, and a history of criminal behavior. It is often associated with violent criminal behavior.

Multiple choice

Which psychological disorder is commonly associated with firesetting behavior?

  1. Pyromania

  2. Kleptomania

  3. Trichotillomania

  4. Compulsive Gambling
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Explanation

Pyromania is a psychological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to set fires. It is associated with firesetting behavior and is considered a paraphilia.

Multiple choice

Which psychological disorder is commonly associated with stalking behavior?

  1. Erotomania

  2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  3. Borderline Personality Disorder

  4. Antisocial Personality Disorder
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Explanation

Erotomania is a psychological disorder characterized by a delusional belief that another person is in love with the individual. It is often associated with stalking behavior.

Multiple choice

Which psychological disorder is most commonly diagnosed among military personnel?

  1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  2. Depression

  3. Anxiety

  4. Bipolar disorder
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Explanation

PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, such as combat. Symptoms of PTSD can include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of reminders of the trauma, and difficulty sleeping.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the psychological state that occurs when a soldier is exposed to prolonged and intense combat?

  1. Combat fatigue

  2. Battle fatigue

  3. Operational stress injury

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Operational stress injury (OSI) is a term used to describe the psychological state that occurs when a soldier is exposed to prolonged and intense combat. Symptoms of OSI can include fatigue, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and impaired concentration.