Psychological Processes and Disorders Quiz

Test your knowledge with questions on anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and more. Explore psychoanalytic, neurobiological perspectives, and treatment approaches.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Excessive worry
Restlessness
Hypersomnia
Difficulty concentrating
#2

According to the psychoanalytic perspective, which part of the mind operates on the pleasure principle?

Id
Ego
Superego
Conscious mind
#3

Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Endorphins
Acetylcholine
#4

What is the term for a sudden, intense fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes?

Panic attack
Obsession
Phobia
Mania
#5

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

Persistent fear of social situations
Intrusive memories of a traumatic event
Fear of being judged by others
Extreme fear of specific objects or situations
#6

Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

Sudden onset of intense fear
Persistent worry about multiple issues
Hallucinations and delusions
Excessive handwashing and cleaning
#7

What is the primary treatment approach for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Antipsychotic medications
Exposure and response prevention therapy
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
#8

Which disorder is characterized by alternating periods of depressive and manic episodes?

Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Social anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
#9

Which neurotransmitter is implicated in both schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Norepinephrine
#10

What is anosognosia in the context of psychological disorders?

A subtype of dissociative identity disorder
The inability to recognize or acknowledge one's own illness
An extreme fear of gaining weight
A tendency to hoard items of little or no value
#11

What is the term for a psychological defense mechanism involving the redirection of one's own threatening impulses or desires?

Projection
Rationalization
Displacement
Sublimation

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