10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
Excessive worry or fear about specific situations
According to the medical model, what is believed about psychological disorders?
They have physical causes that can be diagnosed and treated
Which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?
Major depressive disorder
What is the defining characteristic of posttraumatic growth?
Positive psychological changes as a result of struggling with extremely challenging circumstances
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
Excessive worry and anxiety
What is the defining characteristic of psychosis?
Loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations and delusions
Which of the following is an eating disorder?
Bulimia nervosa
What is the defining characteristic of abnormality?
A pattern of behavior that causes significant distress and interferes with daily functioning
Which of the following is a personality disorder?
Antisocial personality disorder
What is the defining characteristic of dissociative disorders?
Conscious awareness becoming separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings
Test your knowledge on psychological disorders and the classification systems used to diagnose and treat them. This quiz covers topics such as generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, the medical model, and the DSM-5.
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