Test Your Knowledge: 10 MCQ about Mental Health and Disease: Understanding Normal and Abnormal Behavior

1. What is the term used to describe behavior that deviates significantly from societal norms and impairs daily functioning? A) Normal behavior B) Abnormal behavior C) Psychological behavior D) Eccentric behavior

2. Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing normal behavior? A) Biological factors B) Environmental factors C) Social factors D) Genetic factors

3. Which of the following is an example of an anxiety disorder? A) Schizophrenia B) Bipolar disorder C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder D) Depression

4. What are the three main factors that can contribute to abnormal behavior? A) Biological, psychological, and social factors B) Genetic, environmental, and emotional factors C) Cultural, cognitive, and familial factors D) Cognitive, emotional, and physiological factors

5. Which mental health disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest? A) Bipolar disorder B) Anxiety disorder C) Schizophrenia D) Depression

6. What is the term used to describe the negative attitudes and beliefs surrounding mental health conditions? A) Isolation B) Discrimination C) Stigma D) Misconception

7. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for promoting mental health? A) Engaging in physical activity B) Practicing stress management techniques C) Avoiding social interactions D) Seeking social support

8. What type of mental health professional specializes in prescribing medication for mental health disorders? A) Psychologist B) Counselor C) Psychiatrist D) Therapist

9. Which of the following is an essential element in reducing mental health stigma? A) Encouraging isolation B) Promoting empathy and understanding C) Reinforcing stereotypes D) Avoiding discussions about mental health

10. Why is early intervention important in mental health disorders? A) It allows for self-diagnosis and self-treatment. B) It minimizes the impact of the disorder on daily functioning. C) It ensures complete recovery from the disorder. D) It improves treatment outcomes and prognosis.

Answers:

1. B) Abnormal behavior
2. D) Genetic factors
3. C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. A) Biological, psychological, and social factors
5. D) Depression
6. C) Stigma
7. C) Avoiding social interactions
8. C) Psychiatrist
9. B) Promoting empathy and understanding
10. D) It improves treatment outcomes and prognosis.

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