Question

1. chad’s friends want to go to an amusement park to ride the new rollercoaster which is advertised to be the tallest in the area. chad never rides rollercoasters or other rides that go off the ground. he also fears lifts higher than the second floor or the stairs. what mental health issue is chad experiencing?

a. depression
b. obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. phobia
d. post-traumatic stress disorder

1. kleptomania, cutting, excessive gambling and compulsive shopping are categorized as what type of mental health disorder?

a. anxiety disorder
b. impulse control disorder
c. eating disorder
d. mood disorder

1. martin has noticed some changes in his friend todd’s behavior. todd used to be a a/b student and his grades have deteriorated to all f’s and d’s. todd seems to not care about his appearance and comes to school in dirty clothes with messy hair. today, todd gave martin his prized autographed bryce harper baseball. what could the warning signs indicate and what could martin do to help todd?

a. todd could be experiencing anxiety disorder; martin should initiate a meaningful conversation to help his friend.
b. todd could be experiencing schizophrenia; martin should suggest todd get professional help
c. todd is showing signs that he may be suicidal; martin should try to support todd and encourage him to talk with his parents or trusted adult.
d. todd is showing signs of depression; martin should give todd the number to a crisis hotline.

Explanation:

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A phobia is an intense fear of a specific object or situation (here, rides off the ground). Depression is persistent sadness, OCD involves obsessions/compulsions, and PTSD is from trauma—none match Chad’s fear of rides. So Chad has a phobia.

Impulse control disorders involve inability to resist urges (kleptomania, gambling, etc.). Anxiety disorders are about excessive worry, eating disorders about food, mood disorders about mood—these behaviors fit impulse control.

Todd’s grade drop, neglect of appearance, and giving away a prized possession are suicide warning signs (giving away valuables is a common sign). Option C links these signs to suicide risk and suggests supporting Todd to talk to adults, which is appropriate. Other options misclassify (anxiety, schizophrenia, depression signs don’t fully match, or advice is less fitting).

Answer:

C. Phobia

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