#1
Which of the following is a common symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?
Euphoria
Persistent sadness
Increased energy
Decreased appetite only
#2
Which psychological approach emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences?
Behavioral
Cognitive
Psychoanalytic
Humanistic
#3
Social anxiety disorder is primarily characterized by:
Fear of being in crowded places
Extreme fear of social or performance situations
Persistent feeling of sadness
Multiple personalities
#4
Which therapy is based on the principle that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected and aims to improve mental health by challenging and changing cognitive distortions?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Psychodynamic Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
#5
The psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of observable behaviors and the effects of learning and environmental factors is known as:
Psychoanalysis
Behaviorism
Humanism
Cognitivism
#6
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is primarily aimed at:
Changing unconscious conflicts
Improving physical health
Changing thought and behavior patterns
Providing medication management
#7
Which disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states?
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
#8
The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is used to:
Prescribe medication for mental disorders
Classify and diagnose mental disorders
Provide psychotherapy techniques
Research the brain's neuroplasticity
#9
Which of the following medications is commonly used to treat Bipolar Disorder?
SSRIs
Mood Stabilizers
Antipsychotics
Stimulants
#10
What does the term 'comorbidity' refer to in the context of psychological disorders?
The effectiveness of a treatment over time
The presence of one or more additional disorders co-occurring with a primary disorder
The development of a psychological disorder in response to a medication
The improvement of symptoms without any treatment
#11
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment most commonly used for:
Anxiety Disorders
Severe Depression
Personality Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
#12
The concept of 'neuroplasticity' is most relevant to which of the following therapeutic approaches?
Psychoanalytic Therapy
Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Pharmacotherapy
#13
Exposure Therapy is a technique most commonly used in treating:
Depressive Disorders
Schizophrenia
Phobias
Personality Disorders
#14
A psychological disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others is known as:
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
#15
The 'biopsychosocial model' suggests that psychological disorders are influenced by:
Genetic predispositions only
Environmental factors only
Biological, psychological, and social factors
Psychological factors only