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VDBHDS Quiz - Peer Quiz VA Questions with
Correct Answers | Updated (100% Correct
Answers)
When the Learning Agreement that says "What is said in the room
stays in the room," it means I can tell only certain people the
personal things a fellow classmate chooses to talk about. - T/F
Answer: False
2. Only the moderator is allowed to add or subtract things from our
Learning Agreement. - T/F Answer: False
Who heads up the Department of Behavior Health & Developmental
Services (DBHDS)? Answer: The Commissioner
VOCAL, SAARA and NAMI are examples of what types of
shareholders? Answer: Advocacy Groups
It is up to me to make a commitment to attend the full course. -
T/F Answer: T
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Secular Organizations for Sobriety
(SOS) are two examples of mutual aid groups. - T/F Answer: T
"A life of possibilities for all Virginians" is the vision statement for
DBHDS. - T/F Answer: True
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The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more
powerful our ability to grow and heal together. - T/F Answer: T
In order to do well in this course, I must take responsibility for my
learning. - T/F Answer: True
There is only one way to define recovery. - T/F Answer: False
1. It is okay to use words like Crazy, Nuts, Insane or Psycho in
everyday situations. - T/F Answer: False
Stigma words help make people stay isolated. - T/F Answer: True
When you don't watch your words, you are spreading stigma. - T/F
Answer: True
There's no hope for people with mental illnesses. - T/F Answer: F
People with mental illnesses lead active, productive lives. - T/F
Answer: True
Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with
others is one way of helping others. - T/F Answer: T
6. Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with
others is one way of helping others. - T/F Answer: T
All people with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable. - T/F
Answer: False
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All people with mental illnesses or substance use disorder lack
intellectual abilities just like the general population. - T/F Answer:
False
Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's
recovery. - T/F Answer: T
People with mental illnesses cannot tolerate the stress of holding
down a job. - T/F Answer: False
11. Recovery happens when we focus primarily on our problems,
psychiatric symptoms or deficits. - T/F Answer: F
12. Words that promote awareness and understanding include:
advocacy, recovery, responsibility, gratitude and service. - T/F
Answer: True
13. We increase our chances of recovery when we focus on our
strengths, hopes and aspirations and the positive resources around
us. - T/F Answer: True
14. Stigma words do not interfere with people seeking treatment. -
T/F Answer: F
15. Empowerment is the belief that one has power and control in
their life, including their illness. Empowerment also involves taking
responsibility for self and advocating for self and others. - T/F
Answer: True
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VDBHDS Quiz - Peer Quiz VA Questions with
Correct Answers | Updated (100% Correct
Answers)
When the Learning Agreement that says "What is said in the room
stays in the room," it means I can tell only certain people the
personal things a fellow classmate chooses to talk about. - T/F
Answer: False
2. Only the moderator is allowed to add or subtract things from our
Learning Agreement. - T/F Answer: False
Who heads up the Department of Behavior Health & Developmental
Services (DBHDS)? Answer: The Commissioner
VOCAL, SAARA and NAMI are examples of what types of
shareholders? Answer: Advocacy Groups
It is up to me to make a commitment to attend the full course. -
T/F Answer: T
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Secular Organizations for Sobriety
(SOS) are two examples of mutual aid groups. - T/F Answer: T
"A life of possibilities for all Virginians" is the vision statement for
DBHDS. - T/F Answer: True
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The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more
powerful our ability to grow and heal together. - T/F Answer: T
In order to do well in this course, I must take responsibility for my
learning. - T/F Answer: True
There is only one way to define recovery. - T/F Answer: False
1. It is okay to use words like Crazy, Nuts, Insane or Psycho in
everyday situations. - T/F Answer: False
Stigma words help make people stay isolated. - T/F Answer: True
When you don't watch your words, you are spreading stigma. - T/F
Answer: True
There's no hope for people with mental illnesses. - T/F Answer: F
People with mental illnesses lead active, productive lives. - T/F
Answer: True
Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with
others is one way of helping others. - T/F Answer: T
6. Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with
others is one way of helping others. - T/F Answer: T
All people with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable. - T/F
Answer: False
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All people with mental illnesses or substance use disorder lack
intellectual abilities just like the general population. - T/F Answer:
False
Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's
recovery. - T/F Answer: T
People with mental illnesses cannot tolerate the stress of holding
down a job. - T/F Answer: False
11. Recovery happens when we focus primarily on our problems,
psychiatric symptoms or deficits. - T/F Answer: F
12. Words that promote awareness and understanding include:
advocacy, recovery, responsibility, gratitude and service. - T/F
Answer: True
13. We increase our chances of recovery when we focus on our
strengths, hopes and aspirations and the positive resources around
us. - T/F Answer: True
14. Stigma words do not interfere with people seeking treatment. -
T/F Answer: F
15. Empowerment is the belief that one has power and control in
their life, including their illness. Empowerment also involves taking
responsibility for self and advocating for self and others. - T/F
Answer: True
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