#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety disorders?
Elevated mood
Persistent sadness
Excessive worrying
Decreased heart rate
#2
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Endorphins
GABA
#3
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Increased energy levels
Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
Changes in appetite or weight
#4
What percentage of the global population is estimated to experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime?
#5
Which neurotransmitter is associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
GABA
#6
What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?
Depression
Schizophrenia
Phobia
Mania
#7
What does PTSD stand for?
Psychological Tension Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Sleep Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-Traumatic Sadness Disorder
#8
Which therapy approach focuses on changing irrational thoughts and beliefs to improve mental health?
Psychoanalytic therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Humanistic therapy
Existential therapy
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of bipolar disorder?
Persistent feelings of sadness
Rapid mood swings between high and low periods
Intense fear of social situations
Difficulty concentrating
#10
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals tend to overestimate the likelihood of negative events happening to them?
Optimism bias
Pessimism bias
Catastrophizing
Negativity bias
#11
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
Delusions
Mood swings
Disorganized speech
#12
Which brain structure is primarily responsible for regulating the body's stress response?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
#13
What is the primary function of the amygdala in the brain?
Regulating body temperature
Processing visual information
Controlling voluntary movements
Processing emotions, particularly fear and aggression
#14
Which of the following is a key factor contributing to resilience in the face of adversity?
Avoiding all stressful situations
Having a strong support network
Never experiencing failure
Avoiding seeking help from professionals
#15
What term describes a persistent and excessive worry about everyday problems?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
#16
Which of the following is a technique commonly used in mindfulness-based therapies?
Avoidance
Rumination
Mindful breathing
Distracting oneself
#17
Which of the following is a symptom of panic disorder?
Intense fear of social situations
Rapid mood swings
Sudden and repeated attacks of fear
Persistent feelings of sadness