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Quiz about Mental Illness in CATS and DOGS
Quiz about Mental Illness in CATS and DOGS

Mental Illness in CATS and DOGS Quiz


Nope, this quiz isn't about schizophrenia in beagles. Instead, you're going to identify acronyms for human mental illnesses that use the letters in the phrase "CATS AND DOGS".

A multiple-choice quiz by SBH. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
SBH
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,573
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
1638
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. SAD is the acronym for an odd and potentially debilitating mental condition that occurs more at certain times of the year than at others. What is the full name for this condition? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. A relatively common mental disorder could also be called SAD, but is often referred to as SAnD, to differentiate it from a separate condition with the same acronym. SAnD in its more severe forms presents difficulties for people whose work requires interacting with others in settings like an office environment. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. ADD is the acronym for a mental disorder that can interfere with a child's learning process. What is ADD? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The complex developmental disability known as ASD was for some time thought to be linked with childhood vaccinations, but the most recent research suggests that no such link exists. What is ASD? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Most children and teenagers disobey their parents from time to time, but there are limits to what's normal. When a son's or daughter's tantrums and argumentativeness are unusually severe, they may be diagnosed with ODD. What does ODD stand for? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. CTD is the acronym for Cumulative Trauma Disorder. Is this a mental or a physical disorder? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. We all have worries, but people suffering from the mental condition known as GAD have a lot of them. What does GAD stand for? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The anxiety disorder known as OCD is often viewed in a comic light in popular culture (for example, it's portrayed as funny in the movie "As Good As It Gets".) However, in real life, it's no joke. What does OCD stand for? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. An irreversible, progressive brain disease known by the acronym AD is becoming better known as the "Baby Boom" generation approaches old age, because it most often makes itself felt in the senior years. What is the full name for this feared ailment, which causes suffering for the whole family of the patient? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The mental disorder known as DAD actually does have something to do with the relationship between parents and children. What does it stand for? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. SAD is the acronym for an odd and potentially debilitating mental condition that occurs more at certain times of the year than at others. What is the full name for this condition?

Answer: Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a condition that brings about symptoms of mild or very severe depression during the winter in people who live in northern climates where the days grow shorter. It may be related to the disconnect between our normal circadian rhythms and the daily schedule of the artificially lit industrial environment. Symptoms range from weight loss or gain to feelings of despair. Exercise and increased exposure to daylight can help relieve mild cases of the depression associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). For more severe cases, medication or exposure to very bright artificial light may be prescribed. Vitamin D is also believed to be beneficial.
2. A relatively common mental disorder could also be called SAD, but is often referred to as SAnD, to differentiate it from a separate condition with the same acronym. SAnD in its more severe forms presents difficulties for people whose work requires interacting with others in settings like an office environment.

Answer: Social Anxiety Disorder

It's normal to feel a little bit nervous when you have to speak up at an important meeting or make a public presentation, but for people with Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD or SAnD), ordinary performance situations like this (and even casual social interactions like attending parties or going out for dinner) can cause physical symptoms like dizziness and very negative and worrisome thoughts... which may lead the sufferer to try to get out of these kinds of encounters altogether.
3. ADD is the acronym for a mental disorder that can interfere with a child's learning process. What is ADD?

Answer: Attention Deficit Disorder

In school-age children, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can interfere with learning because it inhibits their ability to concentrate on the lesson. The emotional responses to ADD can include aggressive behaviour and low self esteem, and may manifest themselves as physical symptoms like headaches and body pain.

Some children with ADD will "act out" in order to distract from the problem; others will withdraw from activities that may put them in the spotlight.
4. The complex developmental disability known as ASD was for some time thought to be linked with childhood vaccinations, but the most recent research suggests that no such link exists. What is ASD?

Answer: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is the name given to a range of related disorders, including autism, Asperger Syndrome, Rett's Disorder and others. The condition may cause problems with communication and social interaction, and an unusual attachment to routines or repetitive behaviours.

These may be so mild as to pass unnoticed most of the time, or so profound as to be debilitating. In children, some of the signs are a failure to respond to their own name, problems interacting or communicating with others, a lack of interest in toys and delayed language development. Autism manifests itself differently in every patient, so there is no standard list of signs or symptoms.

There is still no clear cause for ASD; however, it is it not contagious, and it is not caused by parents' behaviour.
5. Most children and teenagers disobey their parents from time to time, but there are limits to what's normal. When a son's or daughter's tantrums and argumentativeness are unusually severe, they may be diagnosed with ODD. What does ODD stand for?

Answer: Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) usually makes its first appearance before the age of 8. It is characterized by extreme argumentativeness lasting at least six months. It is linked to Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and may be related to childhood abuse or trauma, or to an imbalance of serotonin in the brain.

It is normally treated with psychotherapy, rarely with drugs.
6. CTD is the acronym for Cumulative Trauma Disorder. Is this a mental or a physical disorder?

Answer: Purely physical

The set of conditions referred to by the term Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) is also called Repetitive Stress Injury. These are injuries caused by actions repeated frequently over a long period of time. Some examples of injuries that fall within the spectrum of CTD are carpal tunnel syndrome and bursitis.
7. We all have worries, but people suffering from the mental condition known as GAD have a lot of them. What does GAD stand for?

Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by constant pressing worry even when the patient's life situation doesn't seem to warrant it. Physical symptoms, like digestive difficulties, may develop alongside the psychological ones. Even children can develop GAD. The condition is usually treated with a combination of medication and therapy.
8. The anxiety disorder known as OCD is often viewed in a comic light in popular culture (for example, it's portrayed as funny in the movie "As Good As It Gets".) However, in real life, it's no joke. What does OCD stand for?

Answer: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The patient with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) gains relief from obsessions (unwanted recurring thoughts or impulses) by performing compulsions (rituals or superstitions, like counting, checking many times that they have locked a door or turned off an appliance, or carrying out an everyday process in a very particular way.) The compulsion to perform these rituals can be overwhelming, and can interfere with everyday life.

Some people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) have a strong fear of contamination.

This fear may cause them to avoid any situation where they could come into contact with germs, from shaking hands to picking up something off the floor. They may address these fears with washing or cleaning compulsions. Some examples of this type of compulsion include excessive hand washing, laundry rituals, special rules for cleaning the bathroom, or a special set of steps for brushing teeth or showering.

At one time, OCD was thought to originate in childhood experiences, but it is now thought to be neurological and genetic in origin.
9. An irreversible, progressive brain disease known by the acronym AD is becoming better known as the "Baby Boom" generation approaches old age, because it most often makes itself felt in the senior years. What is the full name for this feared ailment, which causes suffering for the whole family of the patient?

Answer: Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) may begin to damage the brain as much as a decade before symptoms begin to assert themselves. Initial signs include slight losses of memory and judgment. Advanced cases cause significant brain shrinkage that leaves patients unable to communicate or care for themselves.

Much is still unknown about the causes of Alzheimer's, but it is believed that a generally healthy lifestyle that includes brain challenges is helpful in avoiding AD.
10. The mental disorder known as DAD actually does have something to do with the relationship between parents and children. What does it stand for?

Answer: Disinhibited Attachment Disorder

Disinhibited Attachment Disorder (DAD) appears in young children. Children with DAD don't develop the usual exclusive attachment to their parents and regular caregivers. This situation can present dangers; for instance, a child with DAD may wander away from his or her guardians and chat with - or even walk away with - any other adult.
Source: Author SBH

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