#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
Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with schizophrenia?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
GABA
#7
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
#8
Which of the following is a neurotransmitter associated with mood regulation and is often implicated in depression?
Dopamine
Serotonin
Glutamate
GABA
#9
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
#10
Which brain region is often implicated in the development of anxiety disorders?
Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Occipital lobe
Amygdala
#11
What term describes the phenomenon in which a person experiences a sudden, unexpected memory loss or change in identity?
Amnesia
Depersonalization
Catatonia
Hypochondriasis
#12
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
#13
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
#14
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
#15
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