#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
What is the term for a false belief that is firmly held despite evidence to the contrary?
Hallucination
Delusion
Compulsion
Phobia
#7
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#8
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
#9
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
#10
What is the primary treatment approach for major depressive disorder?
Antidepressant medications
Exposure therapy
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Antipsychotic medications
#11
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
#12
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of both manic and depressive episodes?
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Bipolar disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
#13
What is the term for the phenomenon where a person experiences alternating periods of manic and depressive episodes?
Cyclothymia
Dysthymia
Cyclothymic disorder
Bipolar disorder
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Split personality
Fear of social interactions
Auditory hallucinations
Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
#15
What is the term for a sudden, involuntary movement or vocalization that occurs in Tourette syndrome?
Tic
Spasm
Convulsion
Seizure