VDBHDS QUIZ - PEER QUIZ VA EXAM
2025 QUESTIONS AND 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
- 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
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,The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more powerful our ability to grow and
heal together. - T/F - ANS T
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
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, Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's recovery. - T/F - ANS T
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
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2025 QUESTIONS AND 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
- 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
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,The more authentic the Peer Support relationship, the more powerful our ability to grow and
heal together. - T/F - ANS T
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
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, Science has shown that hope plays an integral role in an individual's recovery. - T/F - ANS T
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
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