#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Persistent sadness
Increased energy levels
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
#2
Which disorder is characterized by sudden, intense episodes of fear and physical symptoms such as chest pain, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Social anxiety disorder
#3
Which of the following is a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Persistent hallucinations
Flashbacks of traumatic events
Excessive hand washing
Hypochondriasis
#4
What is the primary treatment approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Antipsychotic medications
Exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
#5
What is the primary characteristic of schizophrenia?
Fluctuating mood swings
Persistent feelings of emptiness
Hallucinations and delusions
Extreme fear of social situations
#6
Which of the following is a common symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Persistent, irrational fears of specific objects or situations
Intense, excessive worry and anxiety about everyday situations
Sudden, intense episodes of fear and physical symptoms
Repeated, intrusive thoughts or urges to perform certain rituals
#7
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation?
Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Glutamate
#8
What is the term for a psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts or impulses are pushed into the unconscious?
Rationalization
Projection
Repression
Sublimation
#9
What is the term for a sudden, overwhelming feeling of fear or panic that often comes without warning?
Anhedonia
Derealization
Agoraphobia
Panic attack
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Excessive worry and anxiety
Lack of interest in social relationships
Odd or eccentric behaviors and thoughts
Unstable sense of self and relationships
#11
What is the term for a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
Hallucination
Delusion
Compulsion
Phobia
#12
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#13
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of bipolar disorder?
Periods of depression
Periods of mania
Persistent worry and anxiety
Impulsivity and risky behavior
#14
What is anosognosia in the context of mental illness?
Excessive fear of leaving one's home
Lack of awareness or insight into one's condition
Compulsive need to hoard possessions
Persistent feeling of sadness and hopelessness
#15
What is the primary treatment approach for major depressive disorder?
Antidepressant medications
Exposure therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Antipsychotic medications
#16
Which of the following is a key symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Persistent worrying about health concerns
Excessive preoccupation with body image
Inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity
Persistent fear of being judged by others
#17
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?
Lack of empathy
Impulsivity
Paranoid ideation
Manipulativeness
#18
What is the term for a sudden loss of memory or change in identity that is not due to a physical cause?
Dissociative amnesia
Depersonalization disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#19
What is the term for the phenomenon where a person experiences physical symptoms that have no apparent physical cause?
Hypochondria
Conversion disorder
Body dysmorphic disorder
Somatic symptom disorder
#20
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
Difficulty with social communication and interaction
Repetitive behaviors or interests
Impairment in intellectual functioning
Sensory sensitivities or aversions
#21
What is the primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder?
Excessive worry and anxiety
Unstable moods and relationships
Rigid patterns of behavior
Difficulty with social communication
#22
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of both manic and depressive episodes?
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Bipolar disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
#23
What is the term for the phenomenon where a person experiences alternating periods of manic and depressive episodes?
Cyclothymia
Dysthymia
Cyclothymic disorder
Bipolar disorder
#24
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Split personality
Fear of social interactions
Auditory hallucinations
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
#25
What is the term for a sudden, involuntary movement or vocalization that occurs in Tourette syndrome?
Tic
Spasm
Convulsion
Seizure