VDBHDS QUIZ - PEER QUIZ VA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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 -
ANS False
2. Only the moderator is allowed to add or subtract things from our Learning Agreement. - T/F -
ANS False
Who heads up the Department of Behavior Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS)? -
ANS The Commissioner
VOCAL, SAARA and NAMI are examples of what types of shareholders? - ANS Advocacy
Groups
It is up to me to make a commitment to attend the full course. - T/F - ANS T
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) are two examples of
mutual aid groups. - T/F - ANS T
"A life of possibilities for all Virginians" is the vision statement for DBHDS. - T/F - ANS True
The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more powerful our ability to grow and
heal together. - T/F - ANS T
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,In order to do well in this course, I must take responsibility for my learning. - T/F - ANS True
There is only one way to define recovery. - T/F - ANS False
1. It is okay to use words like Crazy, Nuts, Insane or Psycho in everyday situations. - T/F -
ANS False
Stigma words help make people stay isolated. - T/F - ANS True
When you don't watch your words, you are spreading stigma. - T/F - ANS True
There's no hope for people with mental illnesses. - T/F - ANS F
People with mental illnesses lead active, productive lives. - T/F - ANS True
Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with others is one way of helping
others. - T/F - ANS T
6. Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with others is one way of helping
others. - T/F - ANS T
All people with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable. - T/F - ANS False
All people with mental illnesses or substance use disorder lack intellectual abilities just like the
general population. - T/F - ANS False
Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's recovery. - T/F - ANS T
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, People with mental illnesses cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job. - T/F -
ANS False
11. Recovery happens when we focus primarily on our problems, psychiatric symptoms or
deficits. - T/F - ANS F
12. Words that promote awareness and understanding include: advocacy, recovery,
responsibility, gratitude and service. - T/F - ANS 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 - ANS True
14. Stigma words do not interfere with people seeking treatment. - T/F - ANS 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 - ANS True
16. A broad definition of spirituality is that it's a partnership with one's higher power. For many
people, spirituality provides hope, solace during their illness, peace, understanding and a source
of social support. - T/F - ANS True
17. Having a sense of despair is the foundation for ongoing recovery from mental illness. - T/F -
ANS False
18. People in recovery can educate themselves by speaking with health care
professionals,attending workshops and support groups, reading books, articles and newsletters,
browsing the internet and participating in discussion groups. - T/F - ANS T
19. Employment or meaningful activity gives most peers the opportunity to regain a positive
identity, including a sense of purpose and value. - T/F - ANS True
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
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 -
ANS False
2. Only the moderator is allowed to add or subtract things from our Learning Agreement. - T/F -
ANS False
Who heads up the Department of Behavior Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS)? -
ANS The Commissioner
VOCAL, SAARA and NAMI are examples of what types of shareholders? - ANS Advocacy
Groups
It is up to me to make a commitment to attend the full course. - T/F - ANS T
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS) are two examples of
mutual aid groups. - T/F - ANS T
"A life of possibilities for all Virginians" is the vision statement for DBHDS. - T/F - ANS True
The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more powerful our ability to grow and
heal together. - T/F - ANS T
2026 STUDY MATERIAL @COPYRIGHT RESERVED 1
,In order to do well in this course, I must take responsibility for my learning. - T/F - ANS True
There is only one way to define recovery. - T/F - ANS False
1. It is okay to use words like Crazy, Nuts, Insane or Psycho in everyday situations. - T/F -
ANS False
Stigma words help make people stay isolated. - T/F - ANS True
When you don't watch your words, you are spreading stigma. - T/F - ANS True
There's no hope for people with mental illnesses. - T/F - ANS F
People with mental illnesses lead active, productive lives. - T/F - ANS True
Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with others is one way of helping
others. - T/F - ANS T
6. Learning the facts about mental health and sharing them with others is one way of helping
others. - T/F - ANS T
All people with mental illnesses are violent and unpredictable. - T/F - ANS False
All people with mental illnesses or substance use disorder lack intellectual abilities just like the
general population. - T/F - ANS False
Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's recovery. - T/F - ANS T
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, People with mental illnesses cannot tolerate the stress of holding down a job. - T/F -
ANS False
11. Recovery happens when we focus primarily on our problems, psychiatric symptoms or
deficits. - T/F - ANS F
12. Words that promote awareness and understanding include: advocacy, recovery,
responsibility, gratitude and service. - T/F - ANS 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 - ANS True
14. Stigma words do not interfere with people seeking treatment. - T/F - ANS 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 - ANS True
16. A broad definition of spirituality is that it's a partnership with one's higher power. For many
people, spirituality provides hope, solace during their illness, peace, understanding and a source
of social support. - T/F - ANS True
17. Having a sense of despair is the foundation for ongoing recovery from mental illness. - T/F -
ANS False
18. People in recovery can educate themselves by speaking with health care
professionals,attending workshops and support groups, reading books, articles and newsletters,
browsing the internet and participating in discussion groups. - T/F - ANS T
19. Employment or meaningful activity gives most peers the opportunity to regain a positive
identity, including a sense of purpose and value. - T/F - ANS True
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