Psychological Disorders and Assessment Quiz

Excessive worry, restlessness, and tension are typical in GAD, but hypochondria is not directly associated.

Panic attacks involve sudden, intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes.

Loss of appetite or significant weight loss is common in major depressive disorder.

OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety.

Bipolar disorder is characterized by mood swings, including episodes of mania and depression, not stable mood.

Social anxiety disorder involves an intense fear of being scrutinized or embarrassed in social situations.

Autism spectrum disorder is characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication.

PTSD often involves re-experiencing traumatic events through flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts.

Schizophrenia is marked by hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and other symptoms.

The Conners Rating Scale is frequently used to assess symptoms of ADHD in children and adolescents.

Fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsivity are common in borderline personality disorder.

Dissociative amnesia involves memory loss, particularly related to traumatic or stressful events.

DID is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states and gaps in memory for specific events.

Antisocial personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others.

The Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales are used to assess intellectual functioning and cognitive abilities.

Narcissistic personality disorder involves a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

The MMPI assesses personality traits, psychopathology, and specific disorders through self-report questions.