Types of disabilities - Psychological/psychiatric disabilities - Other disorders

Question 1

What is ADHD? (Select one)
A) A cognitive disability
B) A behavioral disorder where a person has difficulty focusing, paying attention, and controlling behavior
C) A form of mood disorder
D) A type of eating disorder

Answer 1

B) A behavioral disorder where a person has difficulty focusing, paying attention, and controlling behavior

Question 2

True or False: ADHD is typically diagnosed only in adulthood.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Which of the following are subcategories of ADHD? (Select one)
A) Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity
B) Distraction, hyperactivity, aggression
C) Impulsivity, distraction, inattention
D) Hyperactivity, aggression, lack of focus

Answer 3

A) Inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity

Question 4

What is a key characteristic of personality disorders? (Select one)
A) Temporary changes in behavior
B) Persistent deviation from cultural expectations
C) Sudden mood swings
D) Physical symptoms

Answer 4

B) Persistent deviation from cultural expectations

Question 5

True or False: Antisocial personality disorder is usually diagnosed in childhood.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Which of the following is a common behavior in Antisocial Personality Disorder? (Select one)
A) Strict adherence to social norms
B) Habitual lying and deceptive behaviors
C) Excessive worrying
D) Extreme shyness

Answer 6

B) Habitual lying and deceptive behaviors

Question 7

Which of the following best describes Borderline Personality Disorder? (Select one)
A) Long-term instability in mood, behaviors, relationships, and self-image
B) Periodic anxiety attacks
C) Difficulty paying attention
D) Excessive energy and hyperactivity

Answer 7

A) Long-term instability in mood, behaviors, relationships, and self-image

Question 8

True or False: Eating disorders are mental disorders that cause severe concern over food and weight.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Which of the following is a symptom of Anorexia Nervosa? (Select one)
A) Eating very little food and maintaining unhealthy low weight
B) Eating large quantities of food in short time periods
C) Frequent vomiting
D) Extreme fear of social interactions

Answer 9

A) Eating very little food and maintaining unhealthy low weight

Question 10

What behavior characterizes Bulimia Nervosa? (Select one)
A) Avoiding food at all costs
B) Eating a lot of food and then purging
C) Constantly checking body weight
D) Over-exercising without eating

Answer 10

B) Eating a lot of food and then purging

Question 11

True or False: Compulsive eating involves eating much less than normal.

Answer 11

False

Question 12

What is a common emotional response during a compulsive eating episode? (Select one)
A) Satisfaction and joy
B) Indifference and calm
C) Self-disgust and depression
D) Panic and confusion

Answer 12

C) Self-disgust and depression