Deck 15: Mental Illness and Cognitive Disorders

Question 1

A person who has a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of may have _____ personality disorder.

A)dependant
B)narcissistic
C)paranoid
D)schizotypal

Answer 1

A

Question 2

A person who has very unstable interpersonal relationships may have _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Answer 2

C

Question 3

A person who is hypersensitive to criticism or rejection may have _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A(n)___ is an assessment tool used by mental health professionals to provide insight as to what additional assessment is needed.

A)CSE
B)DSM
C)MSE
D)OCD

Question 5

A person who is very distrustful and suspicious of others may have _____ personality disorder.

A)dependant
B)narcissistic
C)paranoid
D)schizotypal

Question 6

The etiology of MDD is _____.

A)idiopathic
B)infectious
C)nosocomial
D)opportunistic

Question 7

_____ is seeing or hearing things that are not there.

A)Delusions
B)Hallucinations
C)Mania
D)Psychosis

Question 8

Mental health is the condition of being sound _____.

A)emotionally and mentally
B)emotionally and physically
C)emotionally, mentally, and physically
D)mentally and physically

Question 9

About one in _____ Americans ages 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder.

A)four
B)six
C)eight
D)ten

Question 10

Mental disorders _____.

A)are rapid in development
B)come in levels of highs and lows
C)have a slow, progressive onset
D)rarely come on suddenly

Question 11

A person who is an attention seeker that needs to always be the center of attention may have _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Question 12

The mental health interview will cover a wide range of topics, and will then use the _____ to diagnose the mental disorder.

A)CSE
B)DSM
C)MSE
D)OCD

Question 13

A person who has difficulty forming and maintaining close relationships may have _____ personality disorder.

A)dependant
B)narcissistic
C)paranoid
D)schizotypal

Question 14

_____ are false beliefs about what is taking place or who one is.

A)Delusions
B)Hallucinations
C)Mania
D)Psychosis

Question 15

Signs and symptoms of _____ may include feelings of sadness, guilt, worthlessness, and hopelessness.

A)DSM
B)MDD
C)MSE
D)OCD

Question 16

A deeply ingrained, inflexible pattern of relating, perceiving, and thinking that is serious enough to cause distress or impaired functioning describes _____ disorders.

A)anxiety
B)attention-deficit
C)bipolar
D)personality

Question 17

The etiology of personality disorders is _____; however, genetics and environmental factors may play a role in the development of personality disorders.

A)idiopathic
B)infectious
C)nosocomial
D)opportunistic

Question 18

A person who believes that they are special and unique, who exaggerate their achievements and talents, may have _____ personality disorder.

A)dependant
B)narcissistic
C)paranoid
D)schizotypal

Question 19

A person who repeatedly performs acts that are grounds for arrest may have _____ personality disorder.

A)antisocial
B)avoidant
C)borderline
D)histrionic

Question 20

Mental health disorders typically arise from an interaction between _____ factors.

A)biological and physical
B)biological and environmental
C)physical and environmental
D)biological, physical, and environmental

Question 21

Brain stimulation therapies involve activating or touching the brain directly with electricity, magnets, or implants.

Question 22

The signs and symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Question 23

Women are _____ times more likely to experience anorexia nervosa than men.

A)three
B)six
C)eight
D)ten

Question 24

Medications do not cure mental disorders.

Question 25

_____ is characterized by regular episodes of extreme overeating without trying to compensate for the behavior.

A)anorexia nervosa
B)binge eating disorder
C)bulimia nervosa
D)obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 26

With _____ anxiety disorder, the anxiety is a result of fear of being watched, judged, and criticized by others.

A)obsessive-compulsive
B)panic
C)posttraumatic
D)social

Question 27

Treatment for ADHD may include medication that _____.

A)decreases the levels of dopamine and increases the levels of norepinephrine
B)decreases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine
C)increases the levels of dopamine and decreases the levels of norepinephrine
D)increases the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine

Question 28

Genetic conditions, such as trisomy 21, fragile X syndrome, and phenylketonuria, are associated with _____.

A)autism spectrum disorder
B)intellectual disability
C)obsessive-compulsive disorder
D)schizophrenia

Question 29

Signs and symptoms of _____ may include flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety as well as uncontrolled thoughts about the event.

A)DSM
B)MME
C)OCD
D)PTSD

Question 30

Men are 75% more likely to have binge eating disorders than women.

Question 31

Antipsychotic medications mainly block the receptors for the neurotransmitter _____ in the brain and help reduce the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia.

A)acetylcholine
B)dopamine
C)norepinephrine
D)serotonin

Question 32

_____ disorders are the most common class of mental disorders present in the population.

A)Anxiety
B)Attention-deficit
C)Bipolar
D)Personality

Question 33

The signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder vary from person to person.

Question 34

ADHD is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and hyperactivity.

Question 35

Panic attacks strike suddenly and repeatedly with no warning.

Question 36

The compensatory behavior for _____ is done in secret and is often accompanied by feelings of disgust or shame.

A)attention-deficit
B)bulimia nervosa
C)obsessive-compulsive
D)schizophrenia

Question 37

Alcohol and drug abuse may cause mental health disorders or exacerbate preexisting mental health disorders.

Question 38

The median age of onset of OCD is _____.

A)9
B)19
C)29
D)39

Question 39

Genes may influence the development of some mental disorders.

Question 40

A person with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder has a preoccupation with orderliness and rules.

Question 41

_____ spectrum disorders are a range of complex developmental disorders that can cause problems with thinking, feeling, language, and the ability to relate to others.

Question 42

People with intellectual disability experience significant limitations in two main areas: intellectual function and _____ behavior.

Question 43

A person with _____ personality disorder is a loner who prefers solitary activities and is often distant, detached, or indifferent to social relationships.

Question 44

_____ disorder causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Question 45

_____ nervosa is characterized by cycles of extreme overeating, followed by behavior that compensates for the overeating, such as vomiting, use of laxatives, fasting, and excessive exercise.

Question 46

_____ is a loss of contact with reality that usually includes delusions and hallucinations.

Question 47

ASD is five times more common in girls than in boys.

Question 48

Many older people still believe that mental health disorders result from personal failure or weakness.

Question 49

The Diagnostic and _____ Manual of Mental Disorders is the handbook used by health care professionals to guide the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Question 50

_____ distorts the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others.

Question 51

People with major _____ disorder have a constant sense of hopelessness and despair that is disabling and prevents them from functioning normally.

Question 52

Diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder includes screening for developmental _____ from birth to at least 36 months of age.

Question 53

During _____, a person with a mental disorder talks to a licensed and trained mental health care professional.

Question 54

People with _____ nervosa see themselves as overweight, even when they are clearly underweight.

Question 55

_____ is an intense fear and anxiety of any place or situation where escape might be difficult.

Question 56

_____ disorder patients are plagued by constant disturbing thoughts or fears that cause them to perform certain rituals or routines.

Question 57

_____ medications are the cornerstone of schizophrenia treatment.

Question 58

The signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder can range from mild to severe and often change over time.

Question 59

Schizophrenia affects men more than women.

Question 60

Antidepressants increase the availability of neurotransmitters.