Psychiatric Assessment and Mental Health Disorders Quiz
Test your knowledge on depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more with this psychiatry quiz. Assess your understanding of psychiatric disorders.
#1
Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Grandiosity
Hallucinations
Anhedonia
Hypervigilance
#2
What is a common characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Fear of specific objects or situations
Sudden episodes of intense fear
Excessive worrying
Memory loss
#3
What is the primary characteristic of a panic attack?
Excessive fear of social situations
Feeling detached from one's surroundings
Sudden and intense fear or discomfort
Persistent sad or empty mood
#4
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with anxiety disorders?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#5
What is a characteristic symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Fear of social situations
Persistent intrusive thoughts
Memory loss
Impulsive behavior
#6
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with schizophrenia?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7
What is anosognosia in the context of mental health?
A delusion of having a serious illness
Inability to recognize one's own mental illness
Experiencing auditory hallucinations
Extreme fear of social situations
#8
What is the primary purpose of the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) in psychiatric assessment?
To assess personality disorders
To screen for cognitive impairment
To diagnose mood disorders
To evaluate psychotic symptoms
#9
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Impulsivity
Hyperactivity
Paranoia
Inattention
#10
Which of the following is a common comorbidity with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Bipolar disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Substance use disorder
#11
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Paranoia
Persistent sad or empty mood
Unstable relationships
Agoraphobia
#12
What is a key characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Excessive self-importance and grandiosity
Fear of being criticized or rejected
Disregard for and violation of the rights of others
Difficulty initiating and maintaining relationships
#13
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Antisocial personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
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