#1
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
Excessive worrying
ExplanationPersistent and uncontrollable worrying about everyday things.
#2
What is the primary feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Repeated unwanted thoughts and fears
ExplanationIntrusive thoughts and the urge to perform repetitive rituals or behaviors.
#3
What is the primary characteristic of Schizophrenia?
Hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking
ExplanationDistorted thinking, hallucinations, and reduced ability to function.
#4
Which of the following is a key feature of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Impulsivity and inattention
ExplanationDifficulty focusing, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
#5
What is a common symptom of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)?
Persistent fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations
ExplanationFear of social situations and being scrutinized by others.
#6
Which of the following best describes Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
Inability to remember important personal information
ExplanationTwo or more distinct identities or personality states.
#7
What is a defining feature of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions
ExplanationUnstable sense of self, behavior, and relationships.
#8
What characterizes a panic attack?
Intense fear and discomfort without a specific threat
ExplanationSudden onset of intense fear or discomfort.
#9
Which of the following is a common symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Repeated flashbacks and nightmares about the traumatic event
ExplanationIntrusive memories, avoidance, and hyperarousal.
#10
What characterizes Avoidant Personality Disorder (AvPD)?
Persistent feelings of inadequacy and hypersensitivity to criticism
ExplanationAvoidance of social interaction due to fear of rejection.
#11
Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities?
Major Depressive Disorder
ExplanationPersistent low mood and loss of interest or pleasure.
#12
What is a hallmark feature of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
Pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy
ExplanationExaggerated sense of self-importance and entitlement.
#13
What is a typical symptom of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
Feeling detached from one's body or surroundings
ExplanationFeeling detached from oneself or the world.
#14
What characterizes a dissociative fugue?
Purposeful travel or wandering that is associated with amnesia
ExplanationSudden, unexpected travel with amnesia about one's past.
#15
Which disorder is characterized by a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and affect, along with impulsivity?
Borderline Personality Disorder
ExplanationUnstable self-image, relationships, and emotions.