Psychiatric Disorders and Personality Traits Quiz

Test your knowledge on major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, personality disorders, neurotransmitters, and more!

#1

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

Euphoria
Hyperactivity
Persistent sadness
Increased appetite
#2

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

Antisocial personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Schizoid personality disorder
#3

What is the primary characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder?

Fear of abandonment
Grandiosity
Impulsivity
Social withdrawal
#4

Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Apathy
Flashbacks
Mania
Confusion
#5

Which of the following is a core symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Hallucinations
Paranoia
Excessive worry
Mania
#6

What personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation?

Dependent personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
#7

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?

Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)
#8

What is the primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

Grandiosity
Fear of abandonment
Isolation
Obsessions and compulsions
#9

What neurotransmitter deficiency is associated with depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
Norepinephrine
#10

What is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?

Hypersomnia
Flat affect
Compulsions
Social anxiety
#11

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in both depression and anxiety disorders?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#12

What is a common characteristic of schizoaffective disorder?

Auditory hallucinations
Stable mood
Disorganized speech
Lack of paranoia
#13

Which of the following is a core symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Hallucinations
Delusions
Intrusive thoughts
Euphoria
#14

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, and marked impulsivity?

Histrionic personality disorder
Avoidant personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
#15

Which of the following is a key feature of avoidant personality disorder?

Grandiosity
Fear of rejection
Impulsivity
Attention-seeking behavior
#16

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and need for approval?

Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Schizotypal personality disorder
Dependent personality disorder
#17

Which of the following is a core symptom of schizotypal personality disorder?

Lack of emotion
Magical thinking
Impulsivity
Social charm

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