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What is the primary neurotransmitter imbalance associated with Mood disorder?

Imbalance of dopamine and norepinephrine (correct)

Decrease in acetylcholine

Imbalance of serotonin and dopamine

Increase in norepinephrine and dopamine

Which type of anxiety disorder involves a fear of crowded places or spaces?

Social anxiety disorder

Specific phobia

Panic Disorder

Agoraphobia (correct)

What is the neurotransmitter that is decreased in Parkinson's disease?

Dopamine (correct)

Norepinephrine

Serotonin

Acetylcholine

What is the common effect of acetylcholine on the body?

DUMBBELLS & CONTRACTION (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical symptom of anxiety?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of anxiety disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks?

Panic Disorder (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main neurotransmitter involved in psychosis?

Dopamine (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of decreased GABA levels on nerve impulses?

It increases nerve impulses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of anxiety in terms of neurotransmitter levels?

Depression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of an imbalance of neurotransmitters on mood?

It can cause mood disorders such as anxiety and depression (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter is involved in Alzheimer's disease?

Acetylcholine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anxiety in terms of neurotransmitter levels?

An increase in serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic criterion for panic attacks?

At least four of the symptoms developed abruptly and reached a peak within 10 minutes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Recurrent obsessions and compulsions that cause significant distress (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?

Excessive and uncontrollable anxiety and worry (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is derealization?

A feeling of being disconnected from one's body, feelings, and environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by intense fear of being scrutinized in social or public situations?

Social phobia (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a feeling of choking or smothering during a panic attack?

Sensations of shortness of breath (D) Signup and view all the answers