#1
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#2
Which cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) technique is often used to challenge and change distorted thought patterns?
Mindfulness
Exposure Therapy
Cognitive Restructuring
Interpersonal Therapy
#3
What is the primary pharmacological treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Stimulant medications (e.g., methylphenidate)
Antipsychotics
Benzodiazepines
#4
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by an intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Specific Phobia
#5
What is the primary feature of Schizophrenia?
Mood swings
Hallucinations and delusions
Excessive worry
Social withdrawal
#6
What is the primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Hallucinations
Excessive worry and fear
Repetitive behaviors and thoughts
Impaired social functioning
#7
Which class of medications is commonly used to treat schizophrenia?
SSRIs
Benzodiazepines
Antipsychotics
Mood stabilizers
#8
What is the first-line treatment for panic disorder?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Benzodiazepines
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)
#9
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the reward system in the brain and is implicated in addiction?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Glutamate
#10
What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
GABA
#11
What is ECT, a therapeutic intervention sometimes used in severe cases of depression?
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Emotional Catharsis Technique
Experiential Cognitive Training
Endocrine Coordination Therapy
#12
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Schizoid Personality Disorder
#13
What is the main characteristic of Bipolar II Disorder?
Manic episodes
Hypomanic episodes and major depressive episodes
Chronic low mood
Psychotic symptoms
#14
Which therapy is often used to treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by processing traumatic memories and reducing distress?
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Psychodynamic Therapy
#15
Which antipsychotic medication is commonly associated with a risk of agranulocytosis, a severe decrease in white blood cell count?
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Risperidone
Clozapine