Psychology: Causes of Schizophrenia and Depression
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What is a common characteristic of mental disorders?

  • They cause abnormal behavior that is disruptive to a person's life (correct)
  • They are unique and have no similarities with physical illnesses
  • They are only associated with the brain
  • They are only caused by environmental factors

    • Which of the following symptoms is NOT associated with anxiety disorders?

  • Disorganized thinking (correct)
  • Ritualistic behaviors
  • Feelings of panic and fear
  • Cold or sweaty hands and/or feet

    • What is the term used to describe a group of mental disorders characterized by emotional distress caused by feelings of vulnerability, apprehension, or fear?

  • Anxiety Disorder (correct)
  • Obsessive Disorder
  • Phobia Disorder
  • Mental Illness

    • Which of the following symptoms is associated with anxiety disorders?

    <p>Ritualistic behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between mental disorders and physical illnesses?

    <p>Mental disorders are more similar to physical illnesses than they are different</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of anxiety disorder?

    <p>Schizophrenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following biological factors contributes to the development of schizophrenia?

    <p>Disorders running in families</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feeling experienced by people with depression?

    <p>Deep, unshakable sadness and despair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of individuals with anti-social personality disorder?

    <p>Inability to feel guilt and disregard for others' rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common behavior of individuals with borderline personality disorder?

    <p>Making frantic efforts to avoid imagined abandonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common risk factor for suicide?

    <p>Feeling of extreme emotional pain and distress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the home environment play in normal emotional growth?

    <p>It plays a great role in normal emotional growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

    <p>Excessive worry without a specific reason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of Panic Disorder?

    <p>Episodes of acute and overwhelming tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary coping mechanism of people with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?

    <p>Carrying out ritual behaviors to reduce tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary trigger of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?

    <p>Exposure to severe trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Phobic Disorder?

    <p>Fear of specific objects or situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the fear of spiders?

    <p>Arachnophobia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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