Question 1

According to the World Health Organization, which of the following best defines mental health?

Accepted Answer

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with normal stresses, work productively, and contribute to the community.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a possible contributing factor to mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Regular physical exercise

Question 3

A 15-year-old adolescent is exhibiting frequent temper tantrums, intense fear of gaining weight, and thoughts of death. Which category of symptoms does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms in adolescents

Question 4

Which manual is used in the United States as the standard for diagnosing mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)

Question 5

A clinical psychologist is evaluating a patient using the Rorschach Inkblot Test and the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2). What is the primary purpose of these tests?

Accepted Answer

To objectively measure aspects of personality and psychological disorders

Question 6

Which of the following drugs is classified as an antianxiety agent?

Accepted Answer

Benzodiazepines

Question 7

A patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) experiences persistent, unwelcome thoughts and performs rituals to relieve anxiety. What are these rituals called?

Accepted Answer

Compulsions

Question 8

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is most useful for which of the following conditions?

Accepted Answer

Severe or life-threatening depression, especially when antidepressant medication cannot be used

Question 9

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Tourette syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics

Question 10

A child with autism spectrum disorder is most likely to exhibit which of the following behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Self-absorption, inaccessibility, and inability to relate to others

Question 11

Which of the following therapies involves helping people change thinking patterns and reactions to anxiety-provoking situations?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

Question 12

Which of the following is a symptom of depression in elementary-school–age children?

Accepted Answer

Unhappiness, poor school performance, irritability, refusal to take part in activities, and occasional thoughts of suicide

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the term 'delusion'?

Accepted Answer

A process of cheating oneself with false beliefs

Question 14

Which of the following is a distinguishing feature of bulimia nervosa compared to binge-eating disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bulimia nervosa involves secret binge eating followed by purging, while binge-eating disorder does not include purging

Question 15

Which of the following is a plausible reason why depressive disorders are often underdiagnosed and undertreated in older people?

Accepted Answer

Depression often co-occurs with other serious illnesses, making it harder to recognize and treat

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the sympathetic branch of the involuntary nervous system during anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Mobilizes and excites physiological responses such as increased heart rate and sweating

Question 17

A patient is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which condition is this drug most likely intended to treat?

Accepted Answer

Depressive disorder

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the multicausational concept of mental illness?

Accepted Answer

Mental illness results from a combination of biological, psychological, environmental, and social factors, each interpreted through personal and cultural meaning.

Question 19

Which of the following is a basic form of treatment for mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Drug therapy, psychotherapy, and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Medical Terminology: Mental Health and Mental Disorders

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