Week 11 Quiz

Which of the following best defines a psychological disorder? *

Any unusual behavior that deviates from societal norms

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment

Any behavior that is harmful to others

A temporary reaction to stressful life events

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is primarily used to… *

Treat psychological disorders

Diagnose and classify psychological disorders

Identify causes of psychological disorders

Prevent psychological disorders

Which of the following is a key symptom of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)? *

Recurrent, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors

Persistent, excessive worry about various aspects of life

Intense fear of specific objects or situations

Frequent mood swings

A major characteristic of depressive disorders is… *

High levels of energy and euphoria

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest

An intense fear of being judged by others

Uncontrollable repetitive behaviours

Which psychological disorder involves periods of extreme mood swings, including both depressive and manic episodes? *

Major depressive disorder

Bipolar disorder

Generalised anxiety disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Schizophrenia is primarily characterised by… *

Extreme mood swings

Persistent, irrational fears

Delusions, hallucinations, and disorganised thinking

Low self-esteem and shyness

Which type of disorder is most commonly associated with an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation? *

Mood disorder

Anxiety disorder

Dissociative disorder

Somatic symptom disorder

In obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), the compulsions are best described as… *

Intrusive thoughts that cause distress

Persistent, irrational fears of specific situations

Actions performed to reduce anxiety caused by obsessions

Sudden, unprovoked emotional outbursts

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly triggered by… *

A genetic predisposition

A traumatic or life-threatening event

Childhood behavioural issues

Environmental toxins

A personality disorder characterised by a lack of empathy, disregard for social rules, and manipulative behaviour is… *

Borderline personality disorder

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Antisocial personality disorder

Avoidant personality disorder

Foundations-1A: Introduction to Psychology