#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?
Feelings of worthlessness
Increased energy levels
Persistent sadness
Loss of interest in activities
#2
In the context of abnormal psychology, what does the 'biopsychosocial approach' emphasize?
Biological factors only
Psychological factors only
Interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
Social factors only
#3
Which disorder is characterized by extreme and irrational fear of social situations?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
#4
What is the primary characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Delusions
Hallucinations
Instability in relationships and emotions
Catatonia
#5
What is the primary characteristic of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
Extreme mood swings
Persistent paranoia
Grandiosity and a need for admiration
Compulsive behaviors
#6
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Flashbacks
Avoidance of reminders of the traumatic event
Hypervigilance
Decreased heart rate
#7
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with anxiety disorders?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
#8
Which disorder involves recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions)?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
#9
What term describes a psychological disorder characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression)?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
#10
According to the social-cognitive perspective, which factor plays a crucial role in the development of aggression?
Biological predispositions
Observational learning
Excessive serotonin levels
Inherited genes
#11
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12
What is the primary difference between obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD)?
Presence of obsessions and compulsions
Severity of symptoms
Onset in childhood vs. adulthood
Degree of insight into behaviors
#13
Which theory suggests that depression is caused by a discrepancy between what people have and what they want?
Biopsychosocial theory
Learned helplessness theory
Cognitive theory of depression
Sociocultural theory
#14
What is the primary characteristic of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?
Delusions
Hallucinations
Presence of multiple distinct identities or personality states
Excessive worrying
#15
Which concept refers to the tendency to be helpful when others are watching and less helpful when they are not?
Social loafing
Diffusion of responsibility
Social facilitation
Bystander effect