Psychological concepts and disorders Quiz

Depression often manifests as persistent feelings of sadness.

OCD is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts and the urge to perform repetitive behaviors.

PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event, leading to intrusive memories and stress.

Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology proposing that human needs are arranged in a hierarchy.

Manic episodes are not characteristic of schizophrenia but may occur in bipolar disorder.

Pavlov's experiments with dogs led to the development of classical conditioning, a fundamental concept in psychology.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by periods of mania alternating with periods of depression.

GAD is characterized by persistent and excessive worry about everyday things.

Serotonin plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite.

Antisocial Personality Disorder involves a disregard for societal norms and the rights of others.

Social anxiety refers to the fear of social situations and negative evaluation by others.

Dopamine plays a key role in the brain's reward system, associated with pleasure and motivation.

BPD is characterized by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to interpret new evidence as confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.

Gender dysphoria is the distress experienced due to a misalignment between assigned sex and gender identity.

Catatonia refers to a state of unresponsiveness and immobility, often associated with certain mental disorders.

Projection is a defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others.

Freud is known for developing psychoanalysis, which focuses on unconscious motives and conflicts.

Reaction formation is a defense mechanism where one expresses feelings opposite to their unconscious impulses.

Piaget's theory of cognitive development describes how children construct understanding of the world.

A panic attack is a sudden onset of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical symptoms.

The amygdala plays a crucial role in emotional processing and memory.

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders.

Specific phobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive fear of specific objects or situations.

OCD involves recurring intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that cause distress.