Classifications of Psychological Disorders Quiz

Anxiety disorders are characterized by persistent and excessive worry and fear.

Neurodevelopmental disorders involve impairments in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.

Avoidant personality disorder is marked by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy.

Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by a pattern of seeking attention and being overly dramatic.

Mood disorders involve significant disturbances in a person's emotional state.

Psychotic disorders, such as schizophrenia, involve a loss of contact with reality.

DID involves the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states.

PTSD is characterized by the re-experiencing of traumatic events through flashbacks and nightmares.

Anorexia nervosa is characterized by extreme fear of weight gain and restrictive eating, while bulimia involves binge-eating followed by compensatory behaviors.

Panic disorder involves recurrent and unexpected panic attacks.

Specific phobia involves an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

GAD is characterized by excessive and persistent worry and anxiety about various events or activities.

OCD is characterized by the presence of repetitive and intrusive thoughts, along with ritualistic behaviors.

Depression is often linked to imbalances in serotonin levels in the brain.

Somatic symptom disorder involves persistent physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation.

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a lack of regard for the rights of others and impaired impulse control.

ADHD is often associated with imbalances in dopamine levels in the brain.

Schizophrenia is characterized by the presence of delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking.

Dissociative amnesia involves the inability to recall significant personal information, often related to trauma.

Anxiety disorders are often associated with imbalances in the neurotransmitter GABA.