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Which mental health condition would most likely be characterized by constant handwashing, the repetitive locking of doors, and the counting of steps?

A
schizophrenia
B
bipolar disorder
C
anorexia nervosa
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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Which set of symptoms is characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

A
bad dreams, fearful thoughts, and trouble sleeping
B
trembling, sensation of choking, chest pains, and nausea
C
distorted body image, overeating, and self-induced vomiting
D
inflated self-esteem, excessive talkativeness, and a decreased need for sleep
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Which is a professional resource for teenagers who need help with emotional issues?

A
friend
B
parent
C
teacher
D
school counselor
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Which definition best explains coping strategy?

A
the way a person handles an abusive relationship
B
the thoughts and actions used to deal with changes in life
C
a method of increasing stress and conflict
D
a method used to escape a potentially dangerous event, such as using a whistle
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Kuwon sometimes struggles to contain her happiness and ends up doing cartwheels in the halls at school. Other times, she wants to stay in bed because she feels so sad. She is irritated easily when she is sad, and she cannot sleep when she is happy.What disorder does Kuwon most likely have?

A
bulimia
B
bipolar disorder
C
schizophrenia
D
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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How do mental and emotional illnesses affect social health?

A
They can cause a person to neglect good nutrition.
B
They can lead people to choose unhealthy relationships.
C
They can make people forget to practice appropriate hygiene.
D
They can influence people to neglect their physical health.
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Which action is characteristic of mental illness?

A
brushing teeth every hour because one’s mouth feels dirty
B
forgetting to eat breakfast on a busy day
C
crying for three days over a relationship breakup
D
feeling embarrassed about going to school after falling in front of friends
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Which factor contributes to a person’s risk of having a mental health disorder?

A
living in an urban environment
B
having a family history of mental illness
C
having a friend with a mental health disorder
D
being exposed to a variety of social situations
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What is an example of an unhealthy social situation that may factor into mental illness?

A
smoking cigarettes
B
unreasonable curfew
C
frequent arguing at home
D
poor grades in school
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Sam survived a very bad car wreck. Two months after, he has been having nightmares, is often startled and avoids going past the location of the wreck.Should Sam seek professional help?

A
No, because Sam is experiencing common behaviors and feelings.
B
Yes, because Sam has social anxiety disorder.
C
No, because Sam has depression and should seeks some natural remedies to treat it.
D
Yes, because Sam is experiencing PTSD.

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