Which of the following is a defining feature of a phobia?
A persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable
A sudden onset of panic attacks
Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time
A tendency to engage in risky behavior
#2
What is the primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Experiencing hallucinations
Being overly optimistic
Having intrusive and unwanted thoughts, and feeling compelled to perform repetitive behaviors
Having mood swings
#3
Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in the development of depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#4
What is the term for the perception of something that is not present in the external environment, such as hearing voices that others do not hear?
Hallucination
Delusion
Illusion
Obsession
#5
What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive sleep
Hypervigilance
Decreased startle response
Reduced anxiety
#6
Which of the following is an example of a dissociative disorder?
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
#7
What is the term for a psychological defense mechanism in which a person attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings onto another person?
Projection
Regression
Displacement
Sublimation
#8
What term describes the phenomenon where a person experiences intense fear and discomfort in social situations due to a fear of being scrutinized or judged by others?
Social phobia
Agoraphobia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
#9
Which of the following best describes the term 'neurodevelopmental disorders'?
Disorders that primarily affect the nervous system
Disorders that primarily affect intellectual abilities and adaptive functioning
Disorders that primarily affect mood regulation
Disorders that primarily affect sensory perception
#10
What term describes the psychological defense mechanism where a person refuses to acknowledge the existence of a real situation or the feelings associated with it?
Denial
Rationalization
Reaction formation
Intellectualization
#11
Which of the following is a criticism of the medical model of abnormal psychology?
It focuses too much on biological factors and ignores psychological and social influences
It provides overly simplistic explanations for complex mental disorders
It fails to acknowledge the role of neurotransmitters in mental health