Psychological Disorders and Diagnostic Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge on anxiety, mood, and personality disorders. Identify symptoms and diagnostic concepts in this psychopathology quiz.

#1

Which of the following is a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

Hallucinations
Excessive worrying
Manic episodes
Social withdrawal
#2

What is a common symptom of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

Hyperactivity
Flashbacks
Social withdrawal
Hypochondria
#3

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with mood regulation and is implicated in Depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#4

What is the primary characteristic of Schizoaffective Disorder?

Persistent low mood
Episodes of mania
A combination of mood disorder and schizophrenia symptoms
Extreme phobias
#5

What is a common symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?

Extreme mood swings
Hoarding tendencies
Persistent hallucinations
Compulsive behaviors
#6

What is the primary characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

Persistent intrusive thoughts
Extreme mood swings
Impaired motor skills
Hypervigilance
#7

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with Schizophrenia?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#8

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others?

Antisocial personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#9

What is the primary symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Manic episodes
Persistent sadness or loss of interest
Hallucinations
Paranoia
#10

What is the primary characteristic of Bipolar Disorder?

Persistent low mood
Cycles of mania and depression
Excessive worry
Panic attacks
#11

Which disorder involves the presence of multiple distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior?

Dissociative amnesia
Dissociative identity disorder
Depersonalization disorder
Dissociative fugue
#12

What is the term for a sudden and intense episode of extreme fear or apprehension?

Bipolar disorder
Panic attack
Agoraphobia
Personality disorder
#13

Which eating disorder is characterized by episodes of overeating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting or excessive exercise?

Anorexia nervosa
Binge-eating disorder
Bulimia nervosa
Orthorexia nervosa
#14

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by an intense fear of a specific object or situation?

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
#15

In the context of dissociative disorders, what is depersonalization?

Loss of memory for personal information
Feeling detached from one's body or thoughts
Rapid mood swings
Excessive worry about health
#16

What is a common symptom of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Excessive sleepiness
Impulsivity and inattention
Paranoia
Social withdrawal
#17

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by an intense fear of social situations and scrutiny by others?

Agoraphobia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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