Psychological Disorders and Models Quiz

Test your knowledge on psychopathology with questions about anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, therapy models, and neurotransmitters.

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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder?

Excessive worry and anxiety

Restlessness or feeling on edge

Auditory hallucinations

Difficulty concentrating

Which psychological disorder is characterized by sudden, intense episodes of fear and anxiety?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Bipolar disorder

Panic disorder

Schizophrenia

What is the primary characteristic of schizophrenia?

Multiple personality disorder

Disorganized thinking and speech

Persistent sadness and hopelessness

Excessive worry and anxiety

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities

Fatigue or loss of energy

Grandiose delusions

Feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt

What is a common characteristic of personality disorders?

Transient episodes of psychosis

Inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior

Sudden onset of symptoms

Responsive to medication treatment

According to the diathesis-stress model, psychological disorders are caused by:

Biological factors only

Environmental factors only

A combination of biological and environmental factors

Genetic factors only

Which of the following is a core component of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

Medication management

Interpersonal therapy

Exposure therapy

Identifying and challenging irrational thoughts

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with depression?

Serotonin

Dopamine

GABA

Endorphins

What is the main difference between delusions and hallucinations?

Delusions involve sensory experiences, while hallucinations involve false beliefs

Delusions involve false beliefs, while hallucinations involve sensory experiences

Delusions are less severe than hallucinations

Delusions are temporary, while hallucinations are permanent

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What is the primary goal of psychodynamic therapy?

To change irrational thoughts and behaviors

To explore unconscious conflicts and unresolved issues

To desensitize individuals to anxiety-provoking stimuli

To improve interpersonal relationships

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According to the biopsychosocial model, psychological disorders are influenced by:

Biological, psychological, and social factors

Biological and psychological factors only

Social and environmental factors only

Genetic and environmental factors only