#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety disorders?
Excessive worry
Hallucinations
Muscle weakness
Increased appetite
#2
What is a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Excessive sleepiness
Hyperactivity and impulsivity
Social anxiety
Obsessive thoughts
#3
What is a common symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Eating disorders
Extreme mood swings and intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety
Memory loss
Hallucinations
#4
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with mood stabilization and is targeted by mood-stabilizing medications used in bipolar disorder treatment?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Lithium
#5
What is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia known as 'positive symptoms'?
Flat affect
Delusions and hallucinations
Social withdrawal
Memory loss
#6
What is a characteristic feature of schizophrenia?
Extreme mood swings
Memory loss
Delusions and hallucinations
Chronic fatigue
#7
Which mental disorder is characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities?
Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Major depressive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#8
Which mental disorder is characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood, energy, and activity levels?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Bipolar disorder
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
#9
What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Persistent cough
Flashbacks and nightmares
Insomnia
Social isolation
#10
Which neurotransmitter is associated with pleasure and reward and is implicated in addiction and mood disorders?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#11
What is a symptom of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?
Obsessive thoughts
Memory gaps, amnesia, or 'lost time'
Compulsive behaviors
Chronic pain
#12
What is the primary symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Excessive cleanliness
Repeated unwanted thoughts and behaviors
Extreme mood swings
Social withdrawal
#13
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#14
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by an irrational fear of specific objects or situations?
Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Specific phobia
#15
In which age group is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) most commonly diagnosed?
Infancy
Adolescence
Early adulthood
Old age
#16
Which of the following is a hallmark feature of anorexia nervosa?
Binge eating
Excessive eating of non-nutritive substances
Intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image
Compulsive hair-pulling
#17
What is the primary characteristic of antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)?
Intense fear of social situations
Persistent sadness
Lack of empathy and disregard for the rights of others
Excessive worry about cleanliness