Human Behavior and Psychological Disorders Quiz

CBT focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter linked to mood regulation and is targeted in depression treatment.

Major depressive disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.

A panic attack is a sudden, intense feeling of fear or discomfort, often with physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating.

Mood swings are not a symptom of ADHD, which typically includes symptoms like impulsivity and inattention.

Cognitive therapy is a type of therapy focused on examining and changing dysfunctional thinking patterns.

Repetitive behaviors are a hallmark symptom of OCD, such as compulsive handwashing or checking.

Displacement is a defense mechanism where emotions are redirected from the original source to another target.

Sigmund Freud is considered the founder of psychoanalysis, a theory of personality and therapy.

Projection is the tendency to attribute one's own thoughts, feelings, or motives to others.

Norepinephrine is associated with the body's 'fight or flight' response to stress.

Social learning is the process of acquiring new behaviors through observation and imitation of others.

Safety needs must be met before an individual can fulfill higher-level needs like love and belongingness, as per Maslow's hierarchy.

Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by disregard for and violation of the rights of others.

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors.

Phobia is characterized by a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation.

Serotonin is associated with regulating sleep, mood, and appetite, and is targeted by many antidepressant medications.