Psychological Disorders and Their Concepts Quiz

Test your knowledge on major mental health disorders like depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, and more with this comprehensive psychopathology quiz.

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

Feelings of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness

Increased energy and elevated mood

Loss of interest or pleasure in activities

Changes in appetite or weight

What is the primary characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Rapid mood swings

Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

Social withdrawal

Hallucinations and delusions

Which of the following is NOT a type of eating disorder?

Anorexia nervosa

Bulimia nervosa

Binge-eating disorder

Hypochondriasis

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Persistent, irrational fear of specific objects or situations

Excessive eating leading to obesity

Difficulty paying attention and impulsivity

Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness

What is the primary feature of social anxiety disorder (SAD)?

Excessive fear of social situations and scrutiny by others

Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors

Hallucinations and delusions

Instability in relationships and self-image

Which of the following disorders is characterized by persistent, irrational fears and avoidance of specific objects or situations?

Panic disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Social anxiety disorder

Phobia

Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression)?

Schizophrenia

Bipolar disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder

Borderline personality disorder

What is the primary difference between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Panic disorder involves sudden, intense fear and physical symptoms, while GAD involves persistent, excessive worrying.

Panic disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worrying, while GAD involves sudden, intense fear and physical symptoms.

Both disorders have the same symptoms but differ in their duration.

There is no difference between panic disorder and GAD.

What is the primary characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Repeated and intrusive memories of a traumatic event

Persistent feelings of loneliness and isolation

Excessive fear of social situations

Uncontrollable physical tics or movements

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

Antisocial personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Dissociative identity disorder

Schizotypal personality disorder

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What is a common symptom of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness

Rapid mood swings

Presence of multiple distinct personality states

Excessive fear of social situations

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What is the primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Grandiosity and a need for admiration

Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness

Instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions

Persistent, irrational fear of specific objects or situations

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Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

Fear of heights

Persistent worry about cleanliness

Delusions and hallucinations

Excessive eating

Psychological Disorders and Their Concepts Quiz

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

What is the primary characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Which of the following is NOT a type of eating disorder?

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

What is the primary feature of social anxiety disorder (SAD)?

Which of the following disorders is characterized by persistent, irrational fears and avoidance of specific objects or situations?

Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania) and lows (depression)?

What is the primary difference between panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

What is the primary characteristic of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

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

What is a common symptom of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

What is the primary characteristic of borderline personality disorder (BPD)?

Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

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