4. Which one of the following choices is a mental symptom of distress?
A. Memory loss
B. Sleep disorders
C. High self-esteem
D. Hallucinations
A. from both positive and negative events.
B. only from positive events.
C. only from events that are important.
D. only from negative events
Answers
A is ur answer
A person suffering from psychological distress can be characterised by the following symptoms:
(i) Sudden forgetfulness or memory loss
(ii) Hallucinations
(iii) Anti-social behaviour
(iv) Sudden changes in sleeping patterns
(v) Abnormal weight changes
(vi) Abnormal eating patterns
(vii) Anger management issues
(viii) Compulsive behaviour
(ix) Chronic fatigue
(x) Mood swings
The question specifically asks for mental symptoms which refers to those in bold.
Sleep disorders are generally classified under physical symptoms whereas a person under distress usually has very low self esteem as they often question their hopes and motives.
(Source: WebMd, University of Melbourne website)