Understanding Mental Disorders

What is a key factor in diagnosing a mental disorder according to the introduction?

• Medication use

• Cultural acceptance

• Age of the individual

• Distress or disability

Which of the following is a neurodevelopmental disorder?

• Panic disorder

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Insomnia

• Dementia

What distinguishes neurocognitive disorders from neurodevelopmental disorders?

• They occur before the nervous system develops

• They involve loss of previously acquired functions

• They are caused by infections

• They are always reversible

Which disorder is characterized by excessive worry or fear?

• Anxiety disorder

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

• Bipolar disorder

• Schizophrenia

What is a common symptom of depressive disorders?

• Excessive happiness

• Negative mood

• Compulsive behaviors

• Hallucinations

What is a characteristic feature of schizophrenia spectrum disorders?

• Mood swings

• Eating disorders

• Delusions or hallucinations

• Sleep disturbances

Which disorder is commonly associated with traumatic experiences?

• Post-traumatic stress disorder

• Generalized anxiety disorder

• Bipolar disorder

• Personality disorder

What is a common feature of substance-related disorders?

• Involuntary thoughts

• Abnormal use of substances

• Memory loss

• Multiple personalities

Which disorder involves distress from obsessions or compulsions?

• Paraphilic disorder

• Somatic symptom disorder

• Gender dysphoria

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder

What is the purpose of the 'other disorders' category?

• To list disorders related to physical health

• To classify disorders with no distress

• To include disorders not fitting other categories

• To categorize disorders based on age