Psychological Disorders and Their Characteristics Quiz

Test your knowledge of psychological disorders with this quiz. Identify symptoms of depression, anxiety, OCD, schizophrenia, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?

Elevated mood
Excessive worrying
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Hyperactivity
#2

What is a common characteristic of anxiety disorders?

Persistent fear or worry in certain situations
Delusions and hallucinations
Disorganized speech and behavior
Apathy and lack of motivation
#3

What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Elevated mood
Loss of appetite
Flashbacks and nightmares related to a traumatic event
Decreased heart rate
#4

Which disorder is characterized by excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations?

Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Specific phobia
#5

Which disorder is characterized by recurrent panic attacks?

Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
#6

Which disorder is characterized by episodes of extreme mood swings that include emotional highs and lows?

Schizophrenia
Bipolar disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
#7

What is a symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Excessive fear of being judged by others
Recurrent and unwanted thoughts or sensations
Intense fear of social situations
Disorganized speech and behavior
#8

What is a common symptom of borderline personality disorder?

Rigid and inflexible behavior
Intense and unstable relationships
Excessive fear of social situations
Recurrent panic attacks
#9

Which disorder is characterized by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety or distress?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bipolar disorder
#10

Which disorder is characterized by irrational fear and avoidance of specific objects or situations?

Panic disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
#11

Which psychological disorder is characterized by a detachment from reality, often including hallucinations and delusions?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Schizophrenia
Panic disorder
#12

What is a common symptom of schizophrenia?

Excessive worry and fear
Loss of appetite
Hallucinations and delusions
Periods of extreme mood swings
#13

Which psychological disorder is characterized by extreme preoccupation with perceived defects in physical appearance?

Body dysmorphic disorder
Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Borderline personality disorder
#14

Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Bipolar disorder
Major depressive disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
#15

Which psychological disorder is characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety?

Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Social anxiety disorder

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