#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Feelings of worthlessness
Decreased appetite
Increased energy
Fatigue
#2
What is the term used to describe a sudden, intense fear or discomfort?
Anxiety attack
Panic attack
Phobia episode
Depressive episode
#3
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#4
What is the primary treatment approach for phobias?
Antidepressants
Antipsychotics
Exposure therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
#5
Which of the following is a core symptom of schizophrenia?
Persistent sadness
Visual hallucinations
Extreme fear of social situations
Compulsive behaviors
#6
What is the term for a sudden loss of memory or change in identity, often associated with trauma?
Amnesia
Dissociation
Catatonia
Mania
#7
Which disorder is characterized by alternating periods of manic and depressive episodes?
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#8
What is the term for the experience of detachment from reality, often with hallucinations or delusions?
Dissociative disorder
Schizophrenia
Psychotic episode
Conversion disorder
#9
Which psychological defense mechanism involves attributing one's own unacceptable qualities to others?
Projection
Rationalization
Displacement
Sublimation
#10
What is a common characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?
Excessive fear of social situations
Disregard for and violation of the rights of others
Persistent thoughts of contamination
Preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance
#11
Which neurotransmitter is implicated in the reward system and addiction?
GABA
Glutamate
Endorphins
Dopamine
#12
What is the primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Extreme fear of abandonment
Rigid adherence to routines
Persistent delusions
Inability to experience pleasure
#13
What are the primary symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Flashbacks, avoidance, and hyperarousal
Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized speech
Tremors, muscle rigidity, and bradykinesia
Cognitive decline, memory loss, and personality changes
#14
Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions)?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Social anxiety disorder
#15
Which of the following is NOT a type of schizophrenia?
Paranoid schizophrenia
Disorganized schizophrenia
Anxious schizophrenia
Catatonic schizophrenia
#16
What is the term for the persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or situation?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Phobia
Panic disorder
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?
Disregard for social norms
Hallucinations and delusions
Fear of abandonment
Preoccupation with orderliness