Chapter 4 Mental Disorders

An illness that affects the mind and reduces a person's ability to function, adjust to change, or get along with others is called a(n)

• mental disorder

• phobia

• panic attack

• compulsion

Which of the following statements about the cause of mental disorders is true?

• Early childhood trauma has no bearing on mental disorders

• Excessive abuse of alcohol can damage the brain and cause a mental disorder

• Mental disorders cannot be inherited

• All of the above are true

An anxiety disorder characterized by sudden bouts of intense, unexplained anxiety, often associated with physical symptoms like choking sensations or shortness of breath.

• schizophrenia

• bipolar disorder

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Panic Disorder

One of the main risks of binge eating disorder is

• lack of necessary vitamins and minerals

• excess weight gain

• starvation

• extreme weight loss

Which of the following statements about clinical depression is NOT true?

• Depression usually only lasts a few days

• Depression can cause problems at school and at home

• If untreated, depression can lead to substance abuse and even suicide

• As depression deepens, people lose interest in their normal activities

Which of the following is a risk factor for depression?

• Having no relatives who have had depression

• Never having depression before

• A sense of hopefulness

• a major life change

If a person cuts themselves, they are

• trying to replace emotional pain with physical pain

• going to talk about it so everyone knows

• not trying to harm themselves intentionally

• trying to kill themselves very slowly

Why do people ignore their mental health issues and not seek help?

• They may think that people will think they are strange or that they are not mentally strong

• They may not know where to find a mental health care professional

• They may be embarrassed to ask for help

• all of the above

Which type of mental health professional is a medical doctor and is able to prescribe medication to a patient with depression?

• counselor

• social worker

• psychiatrist

• psychologist

When a person's mind splits from reality they may be suffering from

• bipolar disorder

• obsessive-compulsive disorder

• schizophrenia

• depression