Understanding Personality and Psychopathology Quiz

Dive into personality psychology with this quiz. Explore Freudian theory, DSM-5 symptoms, therapeutic approaches & more. Challenge yourself now!

#1

Which personality trait describes someone who tends to be organized, responsible, and detail-oriented?

Extraversion
Neuroticism
Conscientiousness
Openness
#2

What term describes a persistent and irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Phobia
#3

Which neurotransmitter is commonly associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?

Dopamine
Serotonin
Acetylcholine
Endorphins
#4

Which of the following is a symptom of schizophrenia?

Grandiosity
Manic episodes
Hallucinations
Hypochondriasis
#5

Which theorist proposed the concept of the collective unconscious?

Sigmund Freud
Carl Rogers
Albert Bandura
Carl Jung
#6

Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others?

Borderline personality disorder
Histrionic personality disorder
Narcissistic personality disorder
Antisocial personality disorder
#7

Which of the following is a key concept in understanding personality according to Freudian psychoanalytic theory?

Self-actualization
Collective unconscious
Ego defense mechanisms
Hierarchy of needs
#8

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is a symptom of Major Depressive Disorder?

Manic episodes
Persistent sadness
Delusions
Hallucinations
#9

Which of the following is NOT one of the Big Five personality traits?

Agreeableness
Neuroticism
Assertiveness
Conscientiousness
#10

In cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), what is the primary focus of treatment?

Exploring unconscious conflicts
Modifying maladaptive thoughts and behaviors
Enhancing self-actualization
Resolving childhood traumas
#11

What term refers to a psychological defense mechanism where unacceptable thoughts or impulses are attributed to others?

Projection
Sublimation
Displacement
Reaction formation
#12

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be satisfied before higher-level needs such as love and belongingness?

Self-actualization
Safety
Esteem
Physiological
#13

Which psychological perspective emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping personality?

Behavioral
Humanistic
Cognitive
Psychoanalytic
#14

What is the primary difference between antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder?

Lack of empathy
Impulsivity
Instability in relationships
Grandiosity

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