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 a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance of reminders of the trauma

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

All of the options listed are common symptoms of PTSD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

  1. Obsessions

  2. Compulsions

  3. Anxiety

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

All of the options listed are common symptoms of OCD.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a common symptom of social anxiety disorder?

  1. Fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations

  2. Avoiding social situations

  3. Physical symptoms such as blushing or sweating

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

All of the options listed are common symptoms of social anxiety disorder.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a negative impact of social media on mental health?

  1. Increased feelings of isolation and loneliness

  2. Comparison to others and body image issues

  3. Cyberbullying and online harassment

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

Social media can have negative impacts on mental health, including increased feelings of isolation, comparison to others, and cyberbullying.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among veterans?

  1. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  2. Depression

  3. Anxiety

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

PTSD is a mental health disorder that can develop after exposure to a traumatic event, such as combat.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing PTSD?

  1. Exposure to combat

  2. Childhood trauma

  3. Family history of mental illness

  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 PTSD.

Multiple choice

What is the most common mental health disorder among military personnel?

  1. Depression

  2. Anxiety

  3. PTSD

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

Depression is the most common mental health disorder among military personnel.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a risk factor for developing depression in military personnel?

  1. Deployment to a combat zone

  2. Exposure to trauma

  3. Family history of depression

  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 depression in military personnel.

Multiple choice

What is the most common anxiety disorder among military personnel?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Panic disorder

  3. Social anxiety disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder among military personnel.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Deployment to a combat zone

  2. Exposure to trauma

  3. Family history of anxiety

  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 military personnel.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a common mental health issue experienced by school-aged children and adolescents?

  1. Anxiety

  2. Depression

  3. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  4. Eating disorders
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D Correct answer
Explanation

While anxiety, depression, and ADHD are common mental health issues experienced by school-aged children and adolescents, eating disorders are less prevalent in this population.

Multiple choice

What is the term for the belief that illness can be caused by moral or ethical transgressions?

  1. Spiritual retribution

  2. Moral causation

  3. Ethical causation

  4. Karmic retribution
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Moral causation refers to the belief that illness can be caused by moral or ethical transgressions, often associated with concepts of sin and punishment.

Multiple choice

What is a psychosomatic disorder?

  1. A physical illness caused by psychological factors

  2. A mental illness caused by physical factors

  3. A combination of physical and mental illness

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Psychosomatic disorders are physical illnesses that are caused or exacerbated by psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, or depression.

Multiple choice

What is the relationship between stress and psychosomatic disorders?

  1. Stress can cause psychosomatic disorders

  2. Psychosomatic disorders can cause stress

  3. Both stress and psychosomatic disorders can cause each other

  4. None of the above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Stress can cause psychosomatic disorders, and psychosomatic disorders can also cause stress. This can create a vicious cycle, where stress leads to physical symptoms, which then lead to more stress.

Multiple choice

What are some psychological factors that can contribute to psychosomatic disorders?

  1. Stress

  2. Anxiety

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Psychological factors that can contribute to psychosomatic disorders include stress, anxiety, depression, and personality traits such as perfectionism and hostility.