Depression and Anxiety
Other Mental Illnesses
Psych Fun Facts!
Substance Use/Abuse Disorders
MISC
100
True or false: Depression is a "state of mind."
False: Behaviors resulting from mental illness can’t be controlled at will.
100
True or false: people with bipolar disorder are more likely to succeed in high-stress positions like law, stockbroking, and entertainment
True. Especially with milder forms of bipolar disorder, the manic states allow them to be extremely productive and creative.
100
Myth or Fact: We only use 10% of our brain
MYTH!!
100
After caffeine, __________ is the most commonly used psychoactive substance.
What is Alcohol
100
Myth or Fact: All psychopaths are serial killers
MYTH: Psychopaths exist in everyday society, occupying roles as diverse as petty thieves to Wall Street head honchos.
200
Which clinical psychological term is often mis-used? (A) Stress (B) Aggression (C) Panic Attack (D) Attachment
C
200
True or False: Schizophrenia does not involve having multiple personalities.
True: One of the biggest misconceptions of schizophrenia is that people who suffer have multiple personalities. One poll found that 64% of Americans believe schizophrenia involves a split personality. Symptoms of Schizophrenia include: Hallucinations or delusions; disorganized speech; sustained unusual behaviors; catatonia; lack of affect; anxiety; irrational thoughts
200
True or False: In romantic relationships, "opposites attract" holds to be most true
False, research shows that birds of a feather flock together! We like those who are similar to us.
200
What type of drug is non-addictive?
Hallucinogens
200
Myth or Fact: All serial killers are psychopaths
MYTH: While more research needs to be done, there is no generic profile of a serial killer. Each one is unique.
300
True or False: You have to have depression in order to attempt/commit suicide.
False. Depression does not always lead to suicidal thoughts, and people who attempt suicide are not always depressed. Some other disorders that may lead to suicidal thinking and thoughts include Bipolar Disorder and some anxiety disorders.
300
True or False? People with schizophrenia are more violent than those who do not have schizophrenia.
False: Patients with schizophrenia are vulnerable and are usually the victims of violence due to poor living conditions or being homeless.
300
True or False: Punishment is ineffective in reducing aggression/problematic behaviors
True! Positive Reinforcement has been found to be the most effective! This is important for parents, teachers, and school psychologists!
300
True or False: Those who suffer from alcoholism cannot function at work.
False: There are many functioning alcoholics who are very responsible and productive in their work environments.
300
Myth or Fact: Men are more likely to be serial killers
FACT: 83.9% of identified serial killers are men
400
True or False: A common example of someone who has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder is a person who likes to have an organized desk, and likes to have all of their books organized alphabetically
False!: This is the most common misconception of what OCD really is. This is more likely to be an example of OCPD (Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, where a person focuses on perfectionism and orderliness). OCD however is present when someone has repetitive thoughts and/or makes repetitive actions related to that thought.
400
True or False: If one parent has schizophrenia, their child will most likely have schizophrenia as well
False. Genes play a role, but do not determine destiny. Having one parent with schizophrenia leads to only a 10-15% chance that their child will develop the disorder.
400
True or False?: We prefer to have more options available. For example, when eating at a restaurant.
False!! Too many options can cause "over choice" or "choice overload" leaving us to feel buyer's regret/remorse after the fact!
400
True or False: Addiction to a substance is merely a poor habit.
False. It is a mental disorder, not a habit. Habit suggests that a person has control over their behavior whereas an addiction has control over the person.
400
"Antisocial" is a term used in everyday language...but clinically it has another meaning. What is the meaning clinically?
Antisocial personality disorder, sometimes called sociopathy, is a mental condition in which a person consistently shows no regard for right and wrong and ignores the rights and feelings of others. People with antisocial personality disorder tend to antagonize, manipulate or treat others harshly or with callous indifference. They show no guilt or remorse for their behavior.
500
At least five symptoms are necessary for the diagnoses of Major Depression Disorder. Name 4 out of the 9 symptoms for depression.
significant weight loss/weight gain; sleeping more/less; depressed mood for at least two weeks; diminished interest/pleasure in activities that were previously considered enjoyable; fatigue; inability to concentrate; feelings of worthlessness; psychomotor agitation; thoughts of death or suicide.
500
True or False: People with bipolar disorder shift back and forth from depression to mania very often.
False: The Jekyll-Hyde personality, the type that can turn on a dime from sad to euphoric, is a myth about bipolar disorder. "Bipolar" is a psychological term that is commonly mis-used in everyday language. For example, "my mother is so bi-polar!"
500
You have to clean a room for two people. One person pays you $10 to clean their room while the second person pays you $2 and gives you compliments afterwards. When asked which person you'd like better, who do most people pick?
The second person. This is due to cognitive dissonance!
500
True or False: Those who suffer from addiction have to hit "rock bottom" in order to voluntarily seek treatment.
False: There are many things that can motivate a person to enter and complete substance abuse treatment before they hit "rock bottom."
500
Which mental illness has the highest mortality rate? (A) Depression (B) Anorexia (C) Schizophrenia (D) Psychopathy
(B) Anorexia. 10% of those who suffer from anorexia will die, either as a result of suicide, starvation, or other medical complications. This is one of the reasons it is so critical to get help for eating disorders early.
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