Chapter 9:
Mental and Emotional Problems
Practice Test
1.
Which is a cause of an organic mental disorder?
a.
Stress
b.
Heredity
c.
Physical illness
d.
Ineffective coping skills
2.
Which anxiety disorder is caused by a terrifying event?
a.
Phobia
b.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c.
Panic disorder
d.
Post-traumatic stress disorder
3.
Which is NOT a manic symptom?
a.
Irritability
b.
High energy level
c.
Mood swings
d.
Feelings of power
4.
Which personality disorder causes people to act impulsively and violently?
a.
Antisocial personality disorder
b.
Schizophrenia
c.
Borderline personality disorder
d.
Passive-aggressive personality disorder
5.
Which statement is NOT a warning sign of suicide?
a.
"What's the use of living?"
b.
"I'll feel better tomorrow."
c.
"I wish I were dead."
d.
"I can't take it anymore."
6.
When dealing with a teen who is suicidal you should
a.
bargain with the person.
b.
ignore him or her.
c.
take him or her seriously.
d.
try to cheer up the person.
7.
What is the first step when dealing with a teen who is suicidal?
a.
calling the police
b.
starting a conversation
c.
persuading the person to seek help
d.
telling him or her not to do it
8.
Which kind of therapy is an ongoing dialogue between a patient and a professional?
a.
Cognitive therapy
b.
Group therapy
c.
Psychotherapy
d.
Behavior therapy
9.
The grieving process is a response to
a.
a death after long illness.
b.
a breakup of a relationship.
c.
any loss.
d.
a sudden death.
10.
Which step in the grieving process involves gaining a sense of power?
a.
Denial
b.
Anger
c.
Remorse
d.
Acceptance
