#1
Which of the following mental health disorders is more commonly diagnosed in women?
Major depressive disorder
ExplanationMajor depressive disorder is more commonly diagnosed in women.
#2
Which mental health condition is often underdiagnosed in men due to societal expectations and stigma?
Eating disorders
ExplanationEating disorders are often underdiagnosed in men due to societal expectations and stigma.
#3
Which of the following hormonal changes is linked to the increased vulnerability of women to mood disorders?
Estrogen fluctuations
ExplanationThe increased vulnerability of women to mood disorders is linked to estrogen fluctuations.
#4
What is the term for the phenomenon where women may experience mood disturbances, irritability, and physical discomfort in the days leading up to menstruation?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
ExplanationThe phenomenon where women may experience mood disturbances, irritability, and physical discomfort in the days leading up to menstruation is called Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS).
#5
Which mental health disorder is often characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and feelings of hopelessness?
Major depressive disorder
ExplanationMajor depressive disorder is often characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure, and feelings of hopelessness.
#6
What percentage of the global population experiences mental health issues, with women being more affected?
35%
ExplanationApproximately 35% of the global population experiences mental health issues, with women being more affected.
#7
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the development of anxiety disorders, and shows gender differences in its regulation?
Serotonin
ExplanationSerotonin is often associated with the development of anxiety disorders and shows gender differences in its regulation.
#8
What role do socio-cultural factors play in contributing to gender differences in mental health?
Significant impact
ExplanationSocio-cultural factors play a significant impact in contributing to gender differences in mental health.
#9
Which of the following statements is true regarding suicide rates and gender?
Women complete suicide more often than men.
ExplanationWomen complete suicide more often than men.
#10
In the context of mental health, what does the term 'stereotype threat' refer to?
Concerns about confirming negative stereotypes
ExplanationIn the context of mental health, 'stereotype threat' refers to concerns about confirming negative stereotypes.
#11
Which coping mechanism is often more prevalent in men, involving withdrawal or engaging in substance use to deal with stress?
Avoidant coping
ExplanationAvoidant coping, involving withdrawal or engaging in substance use to deal with stress, is often more prevalent in men.
#12
In which age group are women more likely to experience the onset of mood disorders such as depression?
Adulthood
ExplanationWomen are more likely to experience the onset of mood disorders such as depression in adulthood.
#13
What is the term for the phenomenon where women experience depressive symptoms during the premenstrual phase of their menstrual cycle?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
ExplanationThe phenomenon where women experience depressive symptoms during the premenstrual phase of their menstrual cycle is called Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
#14
What is the term for the tendency to attribute negative events to internal, stable, and global factors, and is often seen more in women than men?
Attribution style
ExplanationThe tendency to attribute negative events to internal, stable, and global factors, often seen more in women than men, is called Attribution Style.
#15
Which mental health disorder is associated with a higher prevalence in men and is characterized by difficulties in regulating attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
ExplanationAttention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is associated with a higher prevalence in men and is characterized by difficulties in regulating attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
#16
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where a person experiences a temporary improvement in mood or energy before the onset of depressive symptoms?
Hypomania
ExplanationThe phenomenon where a person experiences a temporary improvement in mood or energy before the onset of depressive symptoms is termed Hypomania.
#17
Which mental health disorder is associated with higher comorbidity with autoimmune diseases, and shows gender differences in prevalence?
Rheumatoid arthritis
ExplanationRheumatoid arthritis is associated with higher comorbidity with autoimmune diseases and shows gender differences in prevalence.