Personal Struggles Quiz

Test your understanding of anxiety, depression, defense mechanisms, and therapeutic concepts with this clinical psychology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a common symptom of anxiety?

Excessive sweating
Increased appetite
Slow heart rate
Decreased alertness
#2

What is the term for a feeling of profound sadness that can persist for a long time?

Euphoria
Melancholy
Ecstasy
Contentment
#3

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with pleasure and reward?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
Endorphins
#4

What is the term for a fear of being in social situations or interacting with others?

Agoraphobia
Acrophobia
Claustrophobia
Social anxiety disorder
#5

What term is used to describe a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest in activities?

Depression
Mania
Hypomania
Bipolar disorder
#6

Which psychological theory suggests that humans have basic needs that must be met in order to achieve self-actualization?

Behaviorism
Cognitive psychology
Humanistic psychology
Psychoanalysis
#7

What term describes the psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable qualities to others?

Projection
Regression
Rationalization
Sublimation
#8

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

Psychoanalytic therapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Humanistic therapy
Exposure therapy
#9

What term describes the psychological defense mechanism where individuals return to earlier stages of development?

Regression
Displacement
Reaction formation
Identification
#10

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where individuals conform to the group's behavior or opinions, even if they disagree with them?

Social loafing
Groupthink
Conformity
Obedience
#11

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, what is the highest level of need?

Physiological needs
Safety needs
Belongingness and love needs
Self-actualization needs
#12

Which theorist is known for proposing the concept of the 'inferiority complex'?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Carl Jung
Alfred Adler
#13

According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, what is the primary conflict faced during adolescence?

Integrity vs. despair
Industry vs. inferiority
Identity vs. role confusion
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
#14

According to Carl Rogers, what is the term for the unconditional positive regard and acceptance a therapist should have for their client?

Empathy
Authenticity
Unconditional positive regard
Congruence
#15

According to Aaron Beck, what are distorted and irrational thought patterns that contribute to psychological distress?

Automatic thoughts
Cognitive biases
Cognitive distortions
Maladaptive schemas

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