Anxiety Disorders
Which best describes an anxiety disorder?
A. Occasional nervousness before an important event
B. A pattern of excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life
C. A temporary change in someone's personality
D. A condition caused only by stressful situations
B. A pattern of excessive fear or worry that interferes with daily life
6. What is a mood disorder?
A. A condition involving significant changes in a person's emotions or mood
B. A disorder that only affects a person's behavior
C. A temporary feeling of sadness after a difficult event
D. A condition involving problems with eating habits
A. A condition involving significant changes in a person's emotions or mood
11. Why are eating disorders considered mental health disorders?
A. They are caused only by unhealthy food choices
B. They affect eating behaviors as well as thoughts and emotions
C. They only occur when someone is underweight
D. They are primarily problems involving digestion
B. They affect eating behaviors as well as thoughts and emotions
16. What is a personality disorder?
A. A short-term emotional reaction to stress
B. A condition that only affects a person's mood
C. A long-term pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can cause difficulties
D. A disorder caused by one difficult experience
C. A long-term pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that can cause difficulties
21. What is psychosis?
A. A period of ordinary sadness
B. A temporary lack of motivation
C. A condition involving changes in how a person perceives or understands reality
D. A fear of specific objects or situations
C. A condition involving changes in how a person perceives or understands reality
Which of the following is an example of an anxiety disorder?
A. Bipolar disorder
B. Schizophrenia
C. Anorexia nervosa
D. Generalized anxiety disorder
D. Generalized anxiety disorder
7. Which of the following is considered a mood disorder?
A. ADHD
B. OCD
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Schizophrenia
C. Bipolar disorder
12. Which of the following is an eating disorder?
A. Generalized anxiety disorder
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Bulimia nervosa
D. Autism spectrum disorder
C. Bulimia nervosa
17. Which statement about personality disorders is most accurate?
A. They only affect teenagers
B. They can affect how a person relates to themselves and others
C. They are always easy to recognize
D. They are caused by a person's lack of motivation
B. They can affect how a person relates to themselves and others
27. Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder?
A. Major depressive disorder
B. ADHD
C. Bulimia nervosa
D. Schizophrenia
B. ADHD
Which symptom is commonly associated with anxiety disorders?
A. Excessive worry or fear
B. Loss of interest in all food
C. Hearing voices that others don't hear
D. A lack of emotional response to everything
A. Excessive worry or fear
8. Which is a common sign of depression?
A. Feeling excited about most activities
B. Increased interest in social activities
C. Having occasional bad moods
D. Losing interest in activities a person normally enjoys
D. Losing interest in activities a person normally enjoys
13. Which may be a warning sign of an eating disorder?
A. Eating a variety of foods
B. Exercising occasionally
C. Enjoying meals with friends
D. Extreme concern about weight, food, or body image
D. Extreme concern about weight, food, or body image
18. How might a personality disorder affect relationships?
A. It guarantees that someone will have unhealthy relationships
B. It only affects romantic relationships
C. It has no effect on relationships
D. It may create ongoing difficulties with trust, communication, or relationships
D. It may create ongoing difficulties with trust, communication, or relationships
23. What is a hallucination?
A. A strongly held belief that is not supported by reality
B. A perception of something that is not actually present
C. A temporary change in someone's mood
D. A memory that a person has forgotten
B. A perception of something that is not actually present
How can an anxiety disorder affect a student's daily life?
A. It always causes a person to avoid all social situations
B. It only affects a person's physical health
C. It may interfere with school, relationships, or normal activities
D. It causes permanent changes in a person's personality
C. It may interfere with school, relationships, or normal activities
9. How might a mood disorder affect a person's relationships?
A. It can influence communication, emotions, and interactions with others
B. It automatically causes someone to lose all friendships
C. It only affects relationships with family members
D. It has no effect on how someone interacts with others
A. It can influence communication, emotions, and interactions with others
14. What is one possible effect of an eating disorder?
A. Improved physical health
B. Physical and emotional health problems
C. Increased energy in every situation
D. Stronger relationships with everyone
B. Physical and emotional health problems
19. Which statement about personality disorders is a misconception?
A. Everyone with a personality disorder behaves in exactly the same way
B. Personality disorders can involve long-term patterns of behavior
C. Professional treatment may help some people manage symptoms
D. Personality disorders can affect relationships and daily functioning
A. Everyone with a personality disorder behaves in exactly the same way
29. Which area may be affected by a neurodevelopmental disorder?
A. Learning, communication, behavior, or social functioning
B. Only a person's physical appearance
C. Only a person's ability to experience emotions
D. Only a person's relationships with family members
A. Learning, communication, behavior, or social functioning
5. Which is an appropriate way to manage symptoms of anxiety?
A. Ignoring the symptoms until they disappear
B. Using healthy coping strategies and seeking professional support when needed
C. Avoiding everyone who causes stress
D. Keeping stressful feelings completely private
B. Using healthy coping strategies and seeking professional support when needed
10. Which approach can help someone experiencing a mood disorder?
A. Telling them to simply think positively
B. Encouraging appropriate professional support and healthy habits
C. Avoiding conversations about their emotions
D. Expecting them to handle the problem without help
B. Encouraging appropriate professional support and healthy habits
15. What is an appropriate response if someone may be struggling with an eating disorder?
A. Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult or qualified professional
B. Comment frequently on their weight
C. Tell them that everyone has food issues
D. Give them a strict diet to follow
A. Encourage them to talk with a trusted adult or qualified professional
20. What can be helpful for someone experiencing difficulties related to a personality disorder?
A. Telling them to change their personality
B. Avoiding them completely
C. Appropriate treatment and support from qualified professionals
D. Assuming their behavior cannot improve
C. Appropriate treatment and support from qualified professionals
30. Which approach can support a person with a neurodevelopmental disorder?
A. Expecting everyone to learn or function in exactly the same way
B. Ignoring difficulties so the person becomes more independent
C. Using appropriate strategies, accommodations, and support
D. Removing the person from challenging situations whenever possible
C. Using appropriate strategies, accommodations, and support