Test your knowledge: 10 MCQs on Mental Health Disorders
- Which of the following is not a common anxiety disorder? a) Generalized Anxiety Disorder b) Panic Disorder c) Bipolar Disorder d) Phobias
Answer: c) Bipolar Disorder
- What is the primary characteristic of Major Depressive Disorder? a) Excessive worrying and fear b) Mood swings between extreme highs and lows c) Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest d) Delusions and hallucinations
Answer: c) Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest
- Which of the following is a symptom of Schizophrenia? a) Excessive cleanliness and orderliness b) Fear of social situations and humiliation c) Intense preoccupation with body image d) Delusions and disorganized thinking
Answer: d) Delusions and disorganized thinking
- Which eating disorder is characterized by extreme food restriction and fear of gaining weight? a) Anorexia Nervosa b) Bulimia Nervosa c) Binge Eating Disorder d) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Answer: a) Anorexia Nervosa
- Which personality disorder is associated with unstable moods, self-image, and relationships? a) Borderline Personality Disorder b) Antisocial Personality Disorder c) Narcissistic Personality Disorder d) Schizoid Personality Disorder
Answer: a) Borderline Personality Disorder
- Substance Abuse refers to: a) Excessive alcohol consumption b) Compulsive gambling c) Inappropriate use of prescription medication d) Misuse of illegal drugs
Answer: d) Misuse of illegal drugs
- Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by difficulty focusing, impulsivity, and hyperactivity? a) Autism Spectrum Disorder b) Intellectual Disability c) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) d) Schizophrenia
Answer: c) Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) involves: a) Frequent nightmares and flashbacks b) Intense fear of abandonment and unstable relationships c) Multiple distinct identities or personalities within one person d) Excessive preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance
Answer: c) Multiple distinct identities or personalities within one person
- Insomnia is a sleep disorder characterized by: a) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep b) Excessive daytime sleepiness c) Sudden loss of muscle tone and falling asleep uncontrollably d) Recurrent episodes of stopping breathing during sleep
Answer: a) Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- What are the primary treatments for mental health disorders? a) Exercise and a balanced diet b) Medication and psychotherapy c) Meditation and herbal remedies d) Social support and positive thinking
Answer: b) Medication and psychotherapy
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