WorksheetsGeneral Psychological Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best defines a psychological disorder?
A temporary emotional reaction to stress
A pattern of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that causes distress or impairs functioning
Any unusual behavior
A physical illness affecting the brain
Postpartum Depression (PPD) is different from “baby blues” because PPD:
Only lasts a few days
Is less severe
Lasts longer and interferes with daily functioning
Only affects first-time mothers
Which pair best describes obsession and compulsion in OCD?
Obsession = behavior, Compulsion = thought
Obsession = unwanted thought, Compulsion = repetitive behavior
Obsession = fear, Compulsion = trauma
Obsession = hallucination, Compulsion = delusion
Which symptom is most characteristic of an anxiety disorder?
Hallucinations
Excessive and persistent worry
Memory loss
Loss of appetite only
Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings between mania and depression?
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
PTSD
Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Social withdrawal
Flat affect
Hallucinations
Lack of motivation
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) mainly involves:
Multiple distinct personality states
Excessive fear of open spaces
Obsessions and compulsions
Extreme mood swings
Claustrophobia is best described as:
Fear of heights
Fear of enclosed or confined spaces
Fear of social interaction
Fear of darkness
Which of the following is a core feature of PTSD?
Sudden mood swings
Re-experiencing a traumatic event through flashbacks or nightmares
Excessive eating
Repetitive hand-washing
Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) involves:
Fake physical symptoms
Extreme focus on physical symptoms with excessive worry
Hallucinations about illness
Delusions about weight
Which of the following best describes Anorexia Nervosa?
A fear of enclosed spaces
A disorder involving excessive eating
A severe fear of gaining weight and distorted body image
A disorder caused only by genetics
Which of the following is a common psychological treatment for many disorders such as anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and depression?
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) only
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Surgery
Hypnosis only
Which factor can contribute to most psychological disorders?
Poor eyesight
A combination of biological, psychological, and social factors
Laziness
Weak personality
Which of the following best explains the biopsychosocial model of mental disorders?
Mental disorders are caused only by brain chemistry
Mental disorders are caused only by life stress
Mental disorders result from the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
Mental disorders are purely genetic
Which behavior is an example of a healthy coping strategy for managing psychological distress?
Avoiding all problems
Using alcohol to relax
Seeking social support or therapy
Suppressing emotions
