Mental Disorders Quiz

In developed nations, what medical condition is diagnosed most?

cancer

mental illness

In developed countries, mental illness is more prevalent than cancer, heart disease and, of course, Lyme disease.

heart disease

Lyme disease

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How are mental disorders best treated?

medical intervention and psychotherapy

Treatment for mental illness or mental disorders is often found in the form of a pill, but the ideal cure also includes psychosocial therapies and support.

shock therapy

psychotherapy alone

there is no treatment

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Which of the following symptoms do autistic children often display?

hearing loss

poor communication and social interaction skills

People with autism spectrum disorders exhibit problems with communication and social interaction.Â

severe bruising

spontaneous sleep

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At what age is autism usually noticed?

by age 3

Autism spectrum disorders begin before the age of 3 years and last throughout a person's life, although symptoms may improve over time.

before birth

by 6 months

about age 12

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Which is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

delusions

hallucinations

catatonic behavior

ability to solve difficult math problems

To be diagnosed with schizophrenia, patients must have two of the five symptoms, which are: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, disorganized or catatonic behavior and emotional flatness.

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What does a person with bipolar disorder experience?

extreme shifts in body temperature from hot to cold

mood swings from one extreme to another

Bipolar is one of several mood disorders in which the emotions swing from abnormally high (manic) to dangerously low (depressive).

sexual attraction to both men and women

menopausal and premenstrual symptoms

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Which of the following mental disorders can be treated with medication and therapy?

schizophrenia

bipolar disorder

panic disorder

all of the above

Most mental disorders can be treated with a combination of medication and therapy.

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Agoraphobia is the fear of ______ .

spiders

open spaces

Agoraphobia is a fear of open spaces. One-third of those who suffer from the disorder avoid normal activities and become housebound.

heights

snakes

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What anxiety disorder do many war veterans suffer from?

PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs after a terrifying experience that produced a threat of physical injury or in which the patient felt fear, horror or helplessness. It occurs most often in combat survivors.

GAD

ABC

OCD

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What is OCD?

a fear of open and closing doors

abuse of over-the-counter drugs

occupational control disorder

obsessive-compulsive disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a combination of reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and repeated actions (compulsions) that a person performs with the belief that it gives him or her control.

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Which is NOT a symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

lack of focus

sleepiness

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a common childhood disorder, is usually diagnosed in extremely active children who have difficulty staying focused and controlling their behavior.

fidgety behavior

impulsive behavior

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What is one cause of ADHD in children?

premature birth

Genetics put some children at risk, but experts believe other causes may be brain injury, environmental exposure (lead), alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, premature delivery and low birth weight.

too much sugar

too much TV

chocolate and caffeine during mother's pregnancy

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Why do many women suffer from eating disorders?

They are afraid of growing up.

They have complex biological and psychological problems.

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder are rooted in complex biological and psychological causes, including depression and anxiety.

They want to impress others with how skinny they can be.

They like how they look.

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Which is NOT a sign of an eating disorder?

eating only orange foods (carrots, cheese curls, oranges)

An eating disorder is present when a person experiences severe disturbances in eating behavior, such as extreme reduction of food intake or extreme overeating, or feelings of extreme distress or concern about body weight or shape.

excessive exercise

use of laxatives

obsession with food

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What mental illness do many criminals suffer from?

anexoria nervosa

split personality disorder

avoidant personality disorder

antisocial personality disorder

Antisocial personality disorder refers to people who do not follow the rules of society and have little regard for the feelings of others. They often display criminal behavior and show no remorse.

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