Mental Health and Behavioral Factors Quiz

Test your knowledge on anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder & more. Learn about neurotransmitters, defense mechanisms & therapies.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety disorders?

Elevated mood
Excessive worry
Decreased appetite
Low energy levels
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#2

Which brain structure is primarily associated with the regulation of emotions and long-term memory?

Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Hypothalamus
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#3

Which of the following is a hormone often associated with stress response?

Insulin
Thyroxine
Cortisol
Melatonin
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#4

What neurotransmitter is often associated with regulating mood, sleep, and appetite?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Acetylcholine
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#5

Which of the following is a neurotransmitter often associated with sleep regulation and mood?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
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#6

What neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Endorphins
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#7

Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for depression?

Chronic stress
Social support
Genetics
Trauma
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#8

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?

Mood swings
Hallucinations
Excessive worrying
Fear of social situations
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#9

What is the primary characteristic of bipolar disorder?

Persistent feelings of sadness
Extreme mood swings
Excessive worrying
Persistent fear of social situations
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#10

What type of therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors?

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
Psychoanalytic therapy
Humanistic therapy
Exposure therapy
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#11

What term describes a psychological disorder characterized by persistent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) followed by repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions)?

Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
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#12

What is the primary symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Depersonalization
Flashbacks
Delusions
Paranoia
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#13

What psychological defense mechanism involves the redirection of one's thoughts or feelings towards an object or person unrelated to the source of those feelings?

Rationalization
Projection
Displacement
Sublimation
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#14

What term describes a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?

Obsession
Compulsion
Phobia
Mania
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#15

What term describes a pattern of behavior in which an individual repeatedly fails to resist impulses that harm oneself or others?

Antisocial behavior
Borderline personality disorder
Impulse control disorder
Narcissistic behavior
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#16

What term describes a psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own undesirable traits, thoughts, or impulses onto others?

Rationalization
Projection
Reaction formation
Regression
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#17

What term describes a psychological disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse for others, often accompanied by manipulative behavior?

Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD)
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)
Histrionic personality disorder (HPD)
Schizoid personality disorder (SPD)
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