#1
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of major depressive disorder?
Persistent sadness or low mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities
Manic episodes
Significant weight loss or gain
#2
What is the primary characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Sudden and uncontrollable panic attacks
Persistent and excessive worry
Hallucinations and delusions
Rapid mood swings
#3
Which of the following is a characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Excessive fear of social situations
Repeated, intrusive thoughts or images
Extreme mood swings
Hallucinations and delusions
#4
What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive sleeping
Lack of appetite
Flashbacks and nightmares
Hypochondriasis
#5
Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?
Sudden mood swings
Persistent, irrational fears
Auditory hallucinations
Excessive worry and tension
#6
What is the primary characteristic of panic disorder?
Persistent worry and tension
Recurrent panic attacks
Loss of interest in activities
Repeated, intrusive thoughts
#7
Which of the following is a symptom of social anxiety disorder?
Excessive fear of germs
Fear of gaining weight
Fear of being judged or evaluated by others
Fear of heights
#8
What is the primary characteristic of specific phobia?
Persistent worry about multiple aspects of life
Intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation
Alternating periods of extreme mood
Recurrent panic attacks
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of anorexia nervosa?
Excessive eating and weight gain
Fear of social situations
Restricted food intake leading to significantly low body weight
Persistent worry about gaining weight
#10
What is a characteristic symptom of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)?
Excessive fear of heights
Preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance
Fear of gaining weight
Persistent worry about being judged by others
#11
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#12
What is a key characteristic of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?
Persistent, irrational fears of specific objects or situations
Extreme mood swings from depression to mania
Presence of two or more distinct personality states
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
#13
Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation and is often implicated in depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
GABA
#14
What is the primary characteristic of bipolar disorder?
Persistent sadness or low mood
Uncontrollable panic attacks
Alternating periods of mania and depression
Sudden and intense fear of specific objects or situations
#15
Which brain region is often implicated in the development of anxiety disorders?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Occipital lobe
Amygdala
#16
What is a characteristic symptom of avoidant personality disorder?
Unpredictable shifts in mood
Persistent disregard for others' rights
Fear of criticism or rejection
Excessive need for attention
#17
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with the regulation of sleep, mood, and appetite?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
Acetylcholine
#18
What is a common symptom of dissociative amnesia?
Persistent and irrational fears
Sudden, unexpected memory loss
Extreme mood swings
Repeated, intrusive thoughts
#19
Which neurotransmitter is often associated with the 'fight or flight' response?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Norepinephrine
GABA
#20
What is a common symptom of paranoid personality disorder?
Disregard for social norms and rules
Persistent fear and distrust of others
Inflated sense of self-importance
Difficulty maintaining relationships
#21
What term describes the phenomenon in which a person experiences a sudden, unexpected memory loss or change in identity?
Amnesia
Depersonalization
Catatonia
Hypochondriasis
#22
Which of the following is a personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?
Borderline personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
#23
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions?
Schizoid personality disorder
Borderline personality disorder
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
Paranoid personality disorder
#24
Which of the following is a characteristic of schizotypal personality disorder?
Excessive need for attention
Lack of empathy and remorse
Odd beliefs or magical thinking
Excessive fear of abandonment
#25
Which of the following is a characteristic of avoidant personality disorder?
Excessive need for attention
Fear of criticism or rejection
Lack of empathy and remorse
Grandiose sense of self