Mental Health Disorders

Description: Mental Health Disorders Quiz
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Which of the following is a common symptom of depression?

  1. Elevated mood

  2. Increased energy

  3. Loss of interest in activities

  4. Racing thoughts


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Depression is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable.

What is the primary symptom of schizophrenia?

  1. Hallucinations

  2. Delusions

  3. Disorganized speech

  4. Flat affect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and flat affect.

Which of the following is a symptom of bipolar disorder?

  1. Mania

  2. Hypomania

  3. Depression

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bipolar disorder is characterized by episodes of mania or hypomania and episodes of depression.

What is the most common anxiety disorder?

  1. Generalized anxiety disorder

  2. Social anxiety disorder

  3. Panic disorder

  4. Post-traumatic stress disorder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder, characterized by excessive worry and anxiety that is difficult to control.

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

  1. Obsessions

  2. Compulsions

  3. Both obsessions and compulsions

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

OCD is characterized by both obsessions (unwanted, intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts).

What is the primary symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

  1. Flashbacks

  2. Nightmares

  3. Avoidance

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

PTSD is characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, and other symptoms that develop after exposure to a traumatic event.

Which of the following is a symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

  1. Inattention

  2. Hyperactivity

  3. Impulsivity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

ADHD is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

What is the most common eating disorder?

  1. Anorexia nervosa

  2. Bulimia nervosa

  3. Binge eating disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Binge eating disorder is the most common eating disorder, characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating.

Which of the following is a symptom of substance use disorder?

  1. Tolerance

  2. Withdrawal

  3. Cravings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Substance use disorder is characterized by tolerance, withdrawal, cravings, and other symptoms that indicate a loss of control over substance use.

What is the primary symptom of personality disorder?

  1. Rigid and inflexible personality traits

  2. Impaired social functioning

  3. Both rigid and inflexible personality traits and impaired social functioning

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Personality disorder is characterized by rigid and inflexible personality traits and impaired social functioning.

Which of the following is a type of dissociative disorder?

  1. Depersonalization-derealization disorder

  2. Dissociative amnesia

  3. Dissociative identity disorder

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dissociative disorders are characterized by disruptions or discontinuities in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.

What is the primary symptom of somatization disorder?

  1. Physical symptoms that are not caused by a medical condition

  2. Excessive worry about physical symptoms

  3. Both physical symptoms that are not caused by a medical condition and excessive worry about physical symptoms

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Somatization disorder is characterized by physical symptoms that are not caused by a medical condition and excessive worry about physical symptoms.

Which of the following is a symptom of hypochondriasis?

  1. Excessive worry about having a serious illness

  2. Repeatedly seeking medical attention

  3. Both excessive worry about having a serious illness and repeatedly seeking medical attention

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hypochondriasis is characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness and repeatedly seeking medical attention.

What is the primary symptom of conversion disorder?

  1. Physical symptoms that are not caused by a medical condition

  2. Loss of consciousness

  3. Seizures

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Conversion disorder is characterized by physical symptoms that are not caused by a medical condition.

Which of the following is a symptom of factitious disorder?

  1. Intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms

  2. Lying about medical history

  3. Seeking medical attention from multiple doctors

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Factitious disorder is characterized by intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms, lying about medical history, and seeking medical attention from multiple doctors.

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