Self-Test 1.4

an illness that affects the mind and reduces a person's ability to function, to adjust to change, or to get along with others is called a(n)

A. Mental disorder

Which of the following statements about clinical depression in NOT true?

B. Depression usually lasts only a few days

A person with anorexia nervosa

B. Doesn't eat enough food to maintain a healthy body weight

Which of the following is a risk factor for depression?

B. Major life changes

One of the main health risks of binge eating disorder is

C. Excess weight gain

which of the following statements about the causes of mental disorders is NOT true?

C. Experiences a person has as a child plays no role in causing mental disorders

Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior?

C. Feeling like he has no friends

Which type of mental health professional should a person who has a problem with alcohol and tobacco see?

C. Substance abuse counselor

A fear of water would be classified as which type of mental disorder?

D. Anxiety

Which type of mental health professional is most likely to prescribe medication to a patient with clinical depression?

D. Psychiatrist

True/False: Substance abuse counselors help people with mental disorders and their families to accept and adjust to an illness.

False

Modified True/False: A person who repeatedly washes her hands, even when they are clean, to prevent disease may be diagnosed with MOOD disorder.

False. A person who repeatedly washes her hands, when when they are clean, to prevent disease may be diagnosed with OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE disorder.

Modified True/False: A person with bulimia meeting with other people who have bulimia is using a treatment method called COGNITIVE therapy.

False. A person with bulimia meeting with other people who have bulimia is using a treatment called GROUP therapy.

Modified True/False: Mental health experts see NORMAL thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of a mental disorder.

False. Mental health experts see ABNORMAL thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of a mental disorder.

Modified True/False: Samuel takes the stairs instead of an elevator because he suffers from ARACHNOPHOBIA.

False. Samuel takes the stairs instead of an elevator because he suffers from CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Modified True/False: A person who has developed clinical depression and a drug habit as a result of a friend's suicide is at risk for SUICIDAL behavior.

True

Modified True/False: Even when they are extremely thin, people with anorexia see themselves as FAT.

True

Modified True/False: If untreated, clinical depression can lead to SUICIDE.

True

Modified True/False: Self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotions, STRESS, or traumatic events

True

True/False: Bulimia may begin in connection with a diet

True