#1
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Hypomania
Delusions
Excessive worry
Hallucinations
#2
What is the primary treatment approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Antipsychotic medication
Psychoanalysis
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
#3
What is the primary symptom of panic disorder?
Persistent sadness
Recurrent panic attacks
Extreme fear of social situations
Excessive worry about multiple topics
#4
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Persistent belief in unrealistic scenarios
Excessive fear of germs
Flashbacks to traumatic events
Hallucinations of deceased loved ones
#5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Fatigue or loss of energy
Increased self-esteem
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide
#6
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
#7
What is the term for a psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts or desires are transferred to a less threatening target?
Projection
Sublimation
Rationalization
Displacement
#8
What is the primary characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Grandiosity
Avoidance of social interaction
Intense fear of abandonment
Unstable sense of self
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Impulsivity
Chronic feelings of emptiness
Disorganized speech
Fear of criticism or rejection
#10
Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia's negative symptoms?
Delusions
Hallucinations
Social withdrawal
Disorganized speech
#11
Which disorder is characterized by a pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Bipolar disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
#12
What is anosognosia in the context of psychiatric disorders?
A disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur
A lack of insight into one's own condition
An intense fear of being in public spaces
A form of hallucination involving smell
#13
What is the term for a dissociative disorder characterized by sudden, unexpected travel away from one's home or location, with an inability to recall one's past?
Dissociative identity disorder
Dissociative fugue
Depersonalization disorder
Dissociative amnesia
#14
Which disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity?
Narcissistic personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
#15
Which disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15?
Conduct disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder