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 common challenge faced by caregivers of individuals receiving long-term care?

  1. Emotional stress

  2. Financial strain

  3. Physical exhaustion

  4. Increased social opportunities
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Increased social opportunities are not typically a challenge faced by caregivers of individuals receiving long-term care. Emotional stress, financial strain, and physical exhaustion are common challenges experienced by caregivers.

Multiple choice

How does cross-border migration affect the mental health of migrant family members?

  1. Increased Stress and Anxiety

  2. Potential for Depression

  3. Cultural Adjustment Difficulties

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Cross-border migration can lead to increased stress and anxiety, potential for depression, cultural adjustment difficulties, or a combination of these outcomes for migrant family members.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health condition that can affect women during pregnancy?

  1. Postpartum depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects women in the days or weeks before their period. It is not a mental health condition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health condition that can affect women during pregnancy?

  1. Postpartum depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition that affects women in the days or weeks before their period. It is not a mental health condition.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common mental health disorder among urban populations?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Bipolar disorder

  4. Schizophrenia
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Depression is a common mental health disorder that affects people of all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds. It is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, emptiness, and hopelessness.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the lack of access to mental health care services due to factors such as cost, transportation, or stigma?

  1. Mental health disparity

  2. Mental health stigma

  3. Mental health discrimination

  4. Mental health neglect
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Mental health disparity refers to the lack of access to mental health care services due to factors such as cost, transportation, or stigma. This can lead to poorer mental health outcomes for people in urban areas.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of extinction and spontaneous recovery in everyday life?

  1. A child who is afraid of dogs may stop being afraid after repeated exposure to friendly dogs.

  2. A person who quits smoking may experience cravings for cigarettes after a period of time.

  3. A person who has lost weight may regain weight after going back to their old eating habits.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above examples are examples of extinction and spontaneous recovery in everyday life. In the first example, the child's fear of dogs is extinguished through repeated exposure to friendly dogs. In the second example, the person's cravings for cigarettes are a form of spontaneous recovery. In the third example, the person's weight gain is a form of spontaneous recovery.

Multiple choice

What is Posttraumatic Growth Disorder (PGD)?

  1. A disorder that develops after experiencing a traumatic event.

  2. A disorder that results in positive psychological changes after a traumatic event.

  3. A disorder that is characterized by a lack of growth after a traumatic event.

  4. A disorder that is characterized by negative psychological changes after a traumatic event.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

PGD is a disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event. It is characterized by positive psychological changes, such as increased resilience, a greater sense of meaning and purpose in life, and improved relationships.

Multiple choice

What are some of the challenges that people with PGD may face?

  1. Difficulty sleeping.

  2. Flashbacks.

  3. Nightmares.

  4. All of the above.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the above are challenges that people with PGD may face.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. Diabetes

  4. Bipolar Disorder
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood sugar levels. It is not a mental health condition.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a sudden, intense episode of fear or anxiety?

  1. Panic attack

  2. Phobia

  3. Obsession

  4. Compulsion
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A panic attack is a sudden, intense episode of fear or anxiety that typically reaches its peak within minutes. It is often accompanied by physical symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and sweating.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of anxiety disorder?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Post-traumatic stress disorder

  4. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is not an anxiety disorder. It is a separate mental health condition characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

Multiple choice

What is the term for a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation?

  1. Phobia

  2. Obsession

  3. Compulsion

  4. Panic attack
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A phobia is a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation. It can cause significant distress and interfere with daily life.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common type of phobia?

  1. Acrophobia (fear of heights)

  2. Agoraphobia (fear of open spaces)

  3. Social phobia (fear of social situations)

  4. Claustrophobia (fear of confined spaces)
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Correct answer
Explanation

Social phobia is not a type of phobia. It is a separate mental health condition characterized by an intense fear of social situations.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Conduct Disorder?

  1. Aggression towards people or animals

  2. Property destruction

  3. Lying or stealing

  4. Academic success
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Academic success is not a symptom of Conduct Disorder. In fact, children with Conduct Disorder often have difficulty in school due to their disruptive behavior and lack of motivation.