Question

A physician who treats disorders of the nervous system is a(1 point)Responsespsychiatric social workerpsychiatric social workerneurologist.neurologist.psych neurologistpsych neurologistclinical psychologistclinical psychologist

Answer 1

Jennie feels sad all the time now. She has not enjoyed anything for months. Jennie is probably suffering from:(1 point)Responsesa phobiaa phobiaclinical depressionclinical depressionobsessive-compulsive disorderobsessive-compulsive disordergriefgrief

Answer 2

Which is NOT a type of psychotherapy used to treat mental disorders?(1 point)Responsesinsight therapyinsight therapygroup therapygroup therapydrug therapydrug therapycognitive therapy

Answer 3

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for depression and/or suicide?(1 point)ResponsesA parent or other close biological relative with a mood disorder.A parent or other close biological relative with a mood disorder.Experiencing a violent crime or witnessing violence.Experiencing a violent crime or witnessing violence.Being sad for a while after your friend moves away.Being sad for a while after your friend moves away.A previous bout of depression.

Answer 4

If you’re concerned about factors associated with mental illness, you don’t need to worry about(1 point)Responseshereditary.hereditary.virus infections.virus infections.physical factors.physical factors.early experiences.

Answer 5

You think your friend is depressed and may be considering suicide. Which of the following actions should you avoid?(1 point)ResponsesTell him how concerned you are about him; you’ll probably embarrass him.Tell him how concerned you are about him; you’ll probably embarrass him.Leave him alone to work it out.Leave him alone to work it out.Tell an adult you trust about the situation.Tell an adult you trust about the situation.Listen carefully to what he has to say.

Answer 6

QuestionTrue or False:If you’ve started a lot of hobbies all at once, you should watch out for clinical depression to set in.(1 point)Responsestruetruefalse

Answer 7

Lindsey is often late for soccer practice because she has to tie and untie the laces on her soccer shoes exactly four times before she can play. What disorder is Lindsey displaying?(1 point)Responsespanic attackpanic attackphobiaphobiaobsessive compulsive disorderobsessive compulsive disordergeneral anxiety disorder

Answer 8

Each year, about ___ percent of Americans experience the symptoms of a mental disorder. However, the majority of these people do not seek help.(1 point)Responses1010202050506060

Answer 9

Who should address the needs of a patient with a mental disorder?(1 point)Responsesa speech therapista speech therapistan internal medicine doctoran internal medicine doctora mental health professionala mental health professionala medical interna medical intern

Answer 10

The correct answer is neurologist.

Answer 11

Jennie is probably suffering from clinical depression.

Answer 12

The correct answer is drug therapy.

Answer 13

Being sad for a while after your friend moves away is not a risk factor for depression and/or suicide.

Answer 14

If you're concerned about factors associated with mental illness, you don't need to worry about virus infections.

Answer 15

One action to avoid when you think your friend is depressed and may be considering suicide is leaving him alone to work it out.

Answer 16

False

Answer 17

Lindsey is displaying symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Answer 18

Each year, about 20 percent of Americans experience the symptoms of a mental disorder. However, the majority of these people do not seek help.

Answer 19

A mental health professional should address the needs of a patient with a mental disorder.