#1
Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities?
Major Depressive Disorder
ExplanationPersistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.
#2
Which of the following is a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Excessive Worrying
ExplanationSymptom: Excessive Worrying.
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Persistent unwanted thoughts
ExplanationCharacterized by persistent unwanted thoughts.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of schizophrenia?
Hallucinations
ExplanationCharacteristic symptom: Hallucinations.
#5
Which of the following is a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)?
Impulsivity and risky behavior
ExplanationSymptom: Impulsivity and risky behavior.
#6
Which theory of psychological disorders emphasizes the role of unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?
Psychodynamic Theory
ExplanationEmphasizes unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences.
#7
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with anxiety disorders?
Serotonin
ExplanationOften associated with anxiety disorders.
#8
Which psychological disorder is characterized by disruptions in thinking, emotion, and behavior, often involving delusions and hallucinations?
Schizophrenia
ExplanationDisruptions in thinking, emotion, and behavior with delusions and hallucinations.
#9
According to the medical model, psychological disorders are primarily viewed as:
Resulting from biological dysfunction
ExplanationViewed as resulting from biological dysfunction.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
Hypochondriasis
ExplanationNot a symptom of PTSD.
#11
According to the diathesis-stress model, psychological disorders result from a combination of:
Genetic predispositions and environmental stressors
ExplanationResult from genetic predispositions and environmental stressors.
#12
Which psychological disorder is characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?
Bipolar Disorder
ExplanationCharacterized by alternating mania and depression.
#13
According to the learned helplessness theory, depression may result from:
A belief that one has no control over outcomes
ExplanationDepression may result from a belief of no control over outcomes.
#14
The sociocultural perspective of psychological disorders emphasizes the role of:
Cultural and societal factors
ExplanationEmphasizes cultural and societal factors.
#15
The vulnerability-stress model posits that psychological disorders develop as a result of:
Biological vulnerabilities and environmental stressors
ExplanationDevelop as a result of biological vulnerabilities and environmental stressors.