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Which of the following is TRUE concerning the use of medicine to treat a mental disorder?

A
Unprescribed medication is best used to treat mental health disorders.
B
Medication can be used to cure most mental health disorders.
C
Medication can be used to help those with mental health disorders function more effectively.
D
Medication cannot be used to treat mental health disorders.
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Which of the following statements describes mental disorders?

A
Mental disorders are usually only found in individuals with low mental capabilities.
B
Mental disorders are best managed without assistance.
C
Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts.
D
Mental disorders are not true diseases.
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Which of these statements BEST summarizes the cause of mental health disorders?

A
Mental health disorders occur because of a variety of factors.
B
Mental health disorders occur because of physical deformities.
C
Mental health disorders occur because of childhood neglect.
D
Mental health disorders occur because of brain damage.
4

Which of the following is NOT a mental health professional?

A
psychologist
B
radiologist
C
counselor
D
psychiatrist
5

Anxiety disorders are __________.

A
characterized by abnormal fear of everyday situations
B
only occur in fearful situations
C
caused by a loss of contact with reality
D
characterized by aggressive and destructive behaviors
6

Which of the following statements BEST describes paranoid schizophrenia?

A
includes aggressive and destructive behaviors
B
involves laying motionless for hours
C
includes having illusions and hallucinations
D
none of the above
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The causes of mental disorders include __________ factors.

A
biological
B
environmental
C
physical
D
all of the above
8

An environmental factor that contributes to mental illness is __________.

A
intelligence
B
poverty
C
high self-esteem
D
a supportive family
9

Mental health disorders are usually due to a single cause. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Mental health counselors are typically the starting point for prescribing medications. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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