Question 1

A mental disorder in which the individual is self-absorbed is:

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A)  autism.
B)  apathy.
C)  agoraphobia.
D)  mania.

Question 2

What classification of drugs is used in the treatment of ADHD?

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A)  antidepressants
B)  antianxiety
C)  stimulants
D)  lithium agents

Question 3

Post-traumatic stress disorder was first brought to public attention by:

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A)  depressed adolescents.
B)  post-delivery mothers.
C)  hyperactive children.
D)  war veterans.

Question 4

A mentally ill individual with an antisocial personality disorder is termed a/n:

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A)  psychotic.
B)  agoraphobic.
C)  psychopath.
D)  none of the above.

Question 5

A condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions is termed:

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A)  anxiety disorder.
B)  manic-depressive.
C)  apathy.
D)  boredom.

Question 6

Pertaining to being self-centered is ________.

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The answer of Pertaining to being self-centered is ________....

Question 7

A person being self-centered would be called:

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A)  anxious.
B)  egocentric.
C)  apathetic.
D)  bipolar.

Question 8

When a person has bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality,that thought process is called:

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A)  a delusion.
B)  anxiety.
C)  depression.
D)  amnesia.

Question 9

The most common psychiatric disorder that appears in childhood is OCD.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Children who can't focus on a task,act impulsively,are distracted easily,and seem not to listen may have:

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A)  GAD.
B)  PTSD.
C)  OCD.
D)  ADHD.

Question 11

Which of the following drugs affects psychic function?

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulant
B)  lithium derivative
C)  psychotropic
D)  all of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is an intelligence test used for adults?

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A)  Minnesota Multiphasic
B)  Rorschach
C)  Wechsler
D)  TAT

Question 13

Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in the United States for young people 15-24 years of age.

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A)  third
B)  fifth
C)  eighth
D)  twelfth

Question 14

Which condition is also known as manic-depressive illness?

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A)  autism
B)  bipolar disorder
C)  anxiety disorder
D)  compulsion

Question 15

Munchausen's syndrome can be described as a/an:

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A)  involvement with oneself.
B)  disorder of not caring about others.
C)  disorder marked by altered moods.
D)  chronic factitious disorder.

Question 16

A mental disorder in which a person has exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution is called:

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A)  mania.
B)  paranoia.
C)  general anxiety disorder.
D)  egocentrism.

Question 17

Dysthymia is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a less-severe type of depression.
B)  a mild bipolar disorder.
C)  paranoia.
D)  an eating disorder.

Question 18

A syndrome characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by mania or depression is known as:

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A)  bipolar.
B)  psychosis.
C)  schizophrenia.
D)  affective disorder.

Question 19

A problem in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember,learn,and communicate is:

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A)  an eating disorder.
B)  dementia.
C)  delusion.
D)  compulsion.

Exam 21: Mental Health

A condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions is termed:

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Pertaining to being self-centered is ________.

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A problem in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember,learn,and communicate is:

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Post-traumatic stress disorder was first brought to public attention by:

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Children who can't focus on a task,act impulsively,are distracted easily,and seem not to listen may have:

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Munchausen's syndrome can be described as a/an:

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A person being self-centered would be called:

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A mental disorder in which the individual is self-absorbed is:

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Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in the United States for young people 15-24 years of age.

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When a person has bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality,that thought process is called:

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A mental disorder in which a person has exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution is called:

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Which condition is also known as manic-depressive illness?

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The most common psychiatric disorder that appears in childhood is OCD.

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Which of the following drugs affects psychic function?

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Which of the following is an intelligence test used for adults?

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What classification of drugs is used in the treatment of ADHD?

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Dysthymia is defined as:

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A syndrome characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by mania or depression is known as:

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A mentally ill individual with an antisocial personality disorder is termed a/n:

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A condition in which one lacks feelings and emotions is termed:

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Pertaining to being self-centered is ________.

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A problem in the brain that makes it hard for a person to remember,learn,and communicate is:

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Post-traumatic stress disorder was first brought to public attention by:

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Children who can't focus on a task,act impulsively,are distracted easily,and seem not to listen may have:

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Munchausen's syndrome can be described as a/an:

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A person being self-centered would be called:

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A mental disorder in which the individual is self-absorbed is:

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Suicide is the ________ leading cause of death in the United States for young people 15-24 years of age.

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When a person has bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality,that thought process is called:

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A mental disorder in which a person has exaggerated and unwarranted suspiciousness and perhaps delusions of persecution is called:

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Which condition is also known as manic-depressive illness?

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The most common psychiatric disorder that appears in childhood is OCD.

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Which of the following drugs affects psychic function?

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Which of the following is an intelligence test used for adults?

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What classification of drugs is used in the treatment of ADHD?

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Dysthymia is defined as:

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A syndrome characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by mania or depression is known as:

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