Abnormal Psychology and Psychiatric Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychiatric disorders with questions on schizophrenia, OCD, depression, and personality disorders.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?

Hypomania
Delusions
Excessive worry
Hallucinations
1 answered
#2

What is the primary treatment approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Antipsychotic medication
Psychoanalysis
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
1 answered
#3

What is the primary symptom of panic disorder?

Persistent sadness
Recurrent panic attacks
Extreme fear of social situations
Excessive worry about multiple topics
1 answered
#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
1 answered
#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
1 answered
#6

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with depression?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
1 answered
#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
1 answered
#8

What is the primary characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?

Grandiosity
Avoidance of social interaction
Intense fear of abandonment
Unstable sense of self
1 answered
#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
1 answered
#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

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