Understanding Mental Well-being Quiz

Test your knowledge of clinical psychology with questions on depression, anxiety, coping mechanisms, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of depression?

Persistent sadness or anxious mood
Increased energy levels
Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
#2

What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals experience a decline in cognitive function as they age?

Dementia
Amnesia
Alzheimer's disease
Senescence
#3

Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for improving mental well-being?

Regular exercise
Healthy diet
Social isolation
Adequate sleep
#4

Which of the following is NOT a type of anxiety disorder?

Social anxiety disorder
Schizophrenia
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
#5

What is the term for a mental health condition characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?

Bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
Borderline personality disorder
Dissociative identity disorder
#6

What term describes the process of recognizing and understanding one's own privileges and biases?

Cultural competence
Intersectionality
Social justice
Implicit bias
#7

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

To explore unconscious conflicts
To increase self-awareness
To change negative patterns of thinking and behavior
To prescribe medication
#8

Which neurotransmitter is often associated with feelings of pleasure and reward?

Serotonin
Dopamine
GABA
Norepinephrine
#9

What is the term for a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity?

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Panic disorder
Phobia
#10

What term describes a state of emotional, psychological, and social well-being?

Happiness
Mental health
Mindfulness
Euphoria
#11

Which of the following is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
Flashbacks or nightmares
Mood swings
Hypochondria
#12

Which of the following is a primary symptom of schizophrenia?

Persistent sadness
Hallucinations
Fear of social situations
Chronic fatigue
#13

Which of the following is NOT considered a coping mechanism for stress?

Problem-solving
Avoidance
Exercise
Substance abuse
#14

What term describes the ability to understand and manage one's own emotions and to empathize with others?

Emotional intelligence
Emotional quotient
Empathy
Sympathy
#15

What is the primary neurotransmitter targeted by most antidepressant medications?

Dopamine
Serotonin
GABA
Endorphins
#16

What term describes a psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own undesirable feelings to another person?

Projection
Regression
Denial
Displacement
#17

Which of the following brain structures is involved in the regulation of emotions and the stress response?

Hippocampus
Cerebellum
Amygdala
Thalamus

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