Mental Health Conditions Quiz

A sudden feeling of sadness and despair accompanied by physical symptoms like fatigue and loss of appetite.

A prolonged state of low-level anxiety and worry with occasional spikes in fear.

A defined period of intense fear, anxiety, and dread accompanied by signs of dyspnea, choking, chest pain, increased heart rate, palpitations, nausea, and sweating. (correct)

A gradual onset of fear and unease with no specific physical symptoms.

It is a general feeling of unease and discomfort after a stressful event.

It follows a traumatic event involving actual or threatened death. (correct)

It is a mild form of anxiety experienced after any negative life event.

It is a chronic state of fear and dread with no specific trigger.

Affect is a long-lasting emotional state, while mood is a brief expression of feelings.

Affect is a temporary expression of feelings, while mood is a more durable, prolonged display of feelings. (correct)

Mood and affect are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.

Mood refers to physical symptoms, while affect refers to emotional symptoms.

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