Human Behavior and Psychological Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge with these questions on CBT, neurotransmitters, defense mechanisms, psychological disorders, and more.

#1

What is the primary focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Understanding past traumas
Changing negative thought patterns and behaviors
Enhancing self-awareness
#2

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is often targeted in the treatment of depression?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#3

Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities?

Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
#4

What is the term for a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating?

Panic attack
Phobia
Mania
Compulsion
#5

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Inattention
Hyperactivity
Mood swings
Impulsivity
#6

What is the term for a type of therapy that focuses on examining and changing dysfunctional patterns of thinking?

Behavior therapy
Psychoanalytic therapy
Cognitive therapy
Humanistic therapy
#7

What is a hallmark symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Hallucinations
Excessive worrying
Repetitive behaviors
Memory loss
#8

What is the term for the psychological defense mechanism in which unacceptable or undesirable feelings are transferred from the original source to a substitute target?

Sublimation
Projection
Rationalization
Displacement
#9

Who is considered the founder of psychoanalysis?

Carl Rogers
Albert Ellis
Sigmund Freud
Carl Jung
#10

What is the term for the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others?

Regression
Introjection
Identification
Projection
#11

Which neurotransmitter is associated with the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#12

What is the term for the process of learning new behavior through observation and imitation of others?

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Cognitive restructuring
#13

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs must be satisfied before an individual can fulfill higher-level needs such as love and belongingness?

Self-actualization needs
Safety needs
Esteem needs
Social needs
#14

Which psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?

Borderline personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#15

Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurrent, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts, as well as repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to alleviate anxiety?

Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
#16

Which psychological disorder is characterized by a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Phobia
Post-traumatic stress disorder
#17

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite, and is targeted by many antidepressant medications?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Glutamate

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