Health chapter 4
d
A fear of water would be classified as which type of mental disorder? a. mood b. schizophrenia c. personality d. anxiety
d
A friend who eats an entire pizza in 10 minutes and then forces himself to vomit may have an eating disorder called a. anorexia nervosa b. depression c. schizophrenia d. bulimia
a
A person who often makes up stories to explain new scars and always wears long pants and long-sleeved shirts, even in hot weather, maybe trying to hide signs of a. self-injury b. bulimia c. anorexia nervosa d. anxiety
F
A person who repeatedly washes her hands, even when they are clean, to prevent disease may be diagnosed with MOOD disorder
b
A person with anorexia nervosa a. eats so much food he cannot maintain a healthy body weight b. doesn't eat enough food to maintain a healthy body weight c. displays rigid patterns of behavior that make it difficult for him to get along with others. d. displays severe disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior.
a
A soldier who arrives home from war and has frightening dreams that prevent him from sleeping may be experiencing a. post-traumatic stress disorder b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. schizophrenia d. a mood disorder
b
A student who constantly gets up out of his seat during class, frequently cuts ahead in the lunch line, and often has difficulty finding his school supplies is most likely showing signs of which mental disorder? a. anxiety b. ADHD c. claustrophobia d. depression
a
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 b. phobia c.obsession d. compulsion
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Bulimia may begin in connection with a DIET
F
Carla's mother has an anxiety disorder, so Carla MUST also have an anxiety disorder.
a
It is important to identify and treat clinical depression because it may a. lead a person to abuse drugs b. help improve a student's grades c. become a source of pleasure d. improve a person's social life
F
Mental disorders are usually caused by a SINGLE FACTOR
F
Mental health experts see NORMAL thoughts, feelings, or behaviors as symptoms of a mental disorder
F
Most suicides occur WITHOUT warning
c
One of the main health risks of binge eating disorder is a. extreme weight loss b. starvation c. excess weight gain d. lack of necessary vitamins and minerals.
F
Samuel takes the stairs instead of an elevator because he suffers from ARACHNOPHOBIA
c
Which factor may put a person at risk for suicidal behavior? a. Having a mental health professional present at school b. Feeling very hopeful for the future c. Feeling like he has no friends d. Never knowing a person who has attempted suicide
b
Which of the following is a risk factor for depression? a. a sense of hopefulness b. a major life change c. never having depression before d. having no relatives with mood disorders
c
Which of the following is the best way to treat anorexia? a. Deny there is a problem b. Use diet pills c. Seek treatment in a hospital d. Exercise as much as possible
b
Which of the following statements about clinical depression is NOT true? a. depression can cause problems at school and at home b. depression usually lasts only a few days c. If untreated, depression can lead to substance abuse and even suicide. d. as depression deepens, people often are unable to accomplish their daily tasks.
c
Which of the following statements about the causes of mental disorders is NOT true? a. Recent experiences are more likely than early experiences to trigger a mental disorder. b. A tendency toward eating disorders can be inherited from a person's parents. c. Experiences a person has as a child play no role in causing mental disorders. d. Excessive abuse of alcohol can damage the brain and cause a mental disorder.
d
Why might a boy with anorexia nervosa NOT seek help for his disorder? a. he has a mental health professional working at his school b. he is happy with his appearance c. he has many adults he can trust d. he does not recognize the signs of anorexia
anxiety disorder
a disorder characterized by anxiety that persists for a long time and interferes with daily living
mood disorder
a disorder characterized by extreme emotions
schizophrenia
a disorder characterized by severe disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior
personality disorder
a mental disorder characterized by rigid patterns of behavior, which make it difficult for a person to get along with others
eating disorder
a mental disorder that reveals itself through abnormal behaviors related to food
cluster suicides
a series of suicides that occur within a short period of time in the same peer group or community
anorexia nervosa
an eating disorder in which a person doesn't eat enough food to maintain a healthy body weight
bulimia
an eating disorder in which a person has uncontrolled eating binges followed by purging
binge eating disorder
an eating disorder in which a person regularly has an uncontrollable urge to eat large amounts of food, but without purging
depression
an emotional state in which a person feels extremely sad and hopeless
mental disorder
an illness that affects the mind and reduces a person's ability to function, to adjust to change, or to get along with others.
compulsion
an unreasonable need to behave in a certain way to prevent a feared outcome
obsession
an unwanted thought or image that takes control of the mind
phobia
anxiety that is related to a specific situation or object
anxiety
fear caused by a source you cannot identify or a source that doesn't pose as much threat as you think
suicide
the international killing of oneself
clinical depression
the symptoms of this disorder are feeling sad and hopeless for months, being unable to enjoy activities that were once a source of pleasure, and sometimes being unable to accomplish daily tasks
cutting
the use of a sharp object to intentionally cut or scratch one's body deep enough to bleed
