10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
Lack of autonomic nervous system arousal
According to the medical model, what is believed about psychological disorders?
They have physical causes that can be diagnosed and cured through treatment
Which of the following is NOT an example of an anxiety disorder?
Major depressive disorder
What is the defining characteristic of a phobia?
Pathological fear of a specific object or situation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Excessive worry about various situations
What is the defining feature of mania in bipolar disorder?
A hyperactive, wildly optimistic state
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of schizophrenia?
Excessive worry about various situations
What is the defining feature of a somatic symptom disorder?
Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following is NOT an example of a dissociative disorder?
Anorexia nervosa
What is the defining characteristic of an antisocial personality disorder?
Lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family
Test your knowledge on psychological disorders including generalized anxiety disorder, ADHD, medical model, and DSM-5. Identify distressful and dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with different disorders.
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