Mental Health and Wellbeing Quiz

In relation to mental health and wellbeing, atypical behaviour means that an individual

• is distressed and extremely upset.

• behaves in a way that is different from how they usually do.

• is unable to do the kinds of things they normally do on a daily basis.

• behaves in a way that is consistent with how they usually do.

A mental disorder is best described as

• maladaptive behaviour.

• absence of mental health.

• a mental health condition that will usually resolve itself without treatment.

• a diagnosable psychological or behavioural condition that impairs everyday functioning.

The main goal of a clinical interview conducted for assessment and diagnostic purposes is to

• clarify the mental health status of someone presenting with a problem.

• follow closely the diagnostic guidelines in the DSM or ICD.

• clarify whether the person has a categorical or dimensional disorder.

• establish the validity and reliability of the assessment.

ADHD

• is untreatable.

• has symptoms that are difficult to diagnose.

• is a developmental disorder.

• can usually be cured with medication.

Dyscalculia primarily affects development of ____________________ ability.

• mathematical

• linguistic

• musical

• artistic

Which of the following is best classified as a learning disability?

• ADHD

• dyslexia

• maladaptive behaviour

• atypical behaviour

The term ____________________ is used to describe thoughts, feelings or behaviour that differ from what is considered normal, typical, usual or healthy.

• abnormality

• normality

• conformity

• regularity

Neurotypicality means

• absence of clear-cut symptoms of a mental health disorder.

• deviation in neurological functioning from what is considered normal, typical, usual or healthy.

• neurological development and cognitive functioning are consistent with what most people consider to be typical in the general population.

• neurological development and cognitive functioning are consistent with what most people consider to be atypical in the general population.

Which of the following statements about the concept of neurotypicality is correct?

• Neurotypicality specifically refers to someone without a mental health disorder.

• Neurotypicality cannot be represented on a continuum or scale ranging from low to high.

• Neurotypicality is a broad, umbrella term for people who have a neurodevelopmental disorder.

• Neurotypicality means having the characteristics of someone who is neurologically typical.

Which of the following statements about the concept of neurodiversity is correct?

• Autistic spectrum disorder and ADHD and dyslexia are two examples of neurodiversity.

• Neurodiversity is a characteristic that any individual possesses.

• Neurodiversity may be represented on a scale or continuum ranging from low to high.

• Neurodiversity is more common in the general population than is neurotypicality.