#1
What does OCD stand for in mental health terminology?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Overactive Cognitive Dysfunction
Organized Compulsive Disorder
Optimal Cognitive Development
#2
Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
GABA
#3
What is the main characteristic of a panic attack?
A persistent fear of social situations
Sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort
Persistent sadness and loss of interest
Repeated, intrusive thoughts or obsessions
#4
Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?
Extreme mood swings
Hallucinations and delusions
Excessive worry and tension
Low energy and fatigue
#5
What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of an object, situation, or activity?
Agoraphobia
Panic Disorder
Specific Phobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
#6
What is the primary function of SSRIs in psychiatry?
To treat bipolar disorder
To reduce anxiety symptoms
To elevate mood in depression
To manage symptoms of schizophrenia
#7
What term describes a severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality?
Anxiety disorder
Personality disorder
Psychosis
Depression
#8
What is the term used to describe a fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available?
Agoraphobia
Social Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
#9
What is the role of benzodiazepines in mental health treatment?
To treat depression
To manage symptoms of psychosis
To relieve anxiety and promote relaxation
To stabilize mood swings in bipolar disorder
#10
What is the primary treatment approach for borderline personality disorder?
Antidepressant medication
Antipsychotic medication
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
#11
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Flashbacks
Hypervigilance
Social Anxiety
Nightmares
#12
What is the term for a mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Cyclothymic disorder
#13
What is the primary feature of antisocial personality disorder?
Extreme mood swings
Hallucinations and delusions
Impulsivity and disregard for others' rights
Excessive worry and tension
#14
What is the primary goal of exposure therapy in treating phobias?
To suppress phobic reactions
To eliminate the fear response entirely
To gradually expose individuals to feared objects or situations
To provide coping strategies for avoiding phobic stimuli
#15
What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in treating mental health disorders?
To explore unconscious conflicts
To provide emotional support
To change negative patterns of thinking and behavior
To prescribe medication