WGU D579 HLTH 4400 Mental Health Awareness & Education OA READINESS EXAM Q & S 2025/2026

1. Which of the following models focuses on the interaction
of biological vulnerabilities and environmental stressors in
mental health?
 a) Cognitive Behavioral Model
 b) Diathesis-Stress Model
 c) Medical Model
 d) Psychoanalytic Model

 Answer: b) Diathesis-Stress Model
 Rationale: This model suggests that mental health
disorders arise from the interplay between an individual's
inherent vulnerabilities and external stressors.
2. In mental health education, "stigma" primarily refers to:
 a) The prevalence of mental health disorders
 b) Negative stereotypes and discrimination against
individuals with mental health issues
 c) The biological basis of mental illnesses
 d) The cultural rituals addressing mental health
 Answer: b) Negative stereotypes and discrimination
against individuals with mental health issues
 Rationale: Stigma consists of prejudices that lead to
discrimination, negatively affecting those with mental health
issues.
3. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with
mood regulation and is often linked to depression?
 a) Dopamine
 b) Serotonin
 c) GABA
 d) Norepinephrine