Mood Disorders and Psychiatric Conditions Quiz

Test your knowledge on major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders in this comprehensive quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of major depressive disorder?

Hypomania
Persistent sadness
Grandiosity
Psychosis
#2

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

Flashbacks
Hypervigilance
Social withdrawal
Panic attacks
#3

Which of the following is a symptom of panic disorder?

Excessive worrying about multiple concerns
Fear of gaining weight
Sudden, intense fear or discomfort
Persistent thoughts of suicide
#4

What is a common symptom of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)?

Excessive energy
Hyperactivity
Social withdrawal
Increased appetite
#5

Which of the following is a symptom of schizoaffective disorder?

Persistent low mood
Auditory hallucinations
Grandiose delusions
Episodes of mania or hypomania
#6

What is the primary neurotransmitter implicated in depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Norepinephrine
#7

Which psychiatric disorder is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
#8

What is a common pharmacological treatment for bipolar disorder?

SSRIs
Lithium
Benzodiazepines
Antipsychotics
#9

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?

Euphoria
Alogia
Anhedonia
Catatonia
#10

What is the primary pharmacological target in the treatment of schizophrenia?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
GABA
#11

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?

Borderline personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#12

Which of the following is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?

Auditory hallucinations
Excessive worry
Mood swings
Grandiose delusions
#13

What is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Agoraphobia
Perfectionism
Paranoia
Disorganized speech
#14

Which of the following is a symptom of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Persistent fear of being alone
Memory lapses concerning everyday events
Auditory hallucinations
Grandiosity
#15

What is a common symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Rigid perfectionism
Difficulty expressing emotions
Fear of criticism
Impulsivity
#16

Which of the following is a symptom of catatonic schizophrenia?

Excessive talking
Emotional blunting
Motor immobility
Hyperactivity

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