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?

Ritualistic behaviors (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Mental disorders are more similar to physical illnesses than they are different (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Schizophrenia (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Disorders running in families (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feeling experienced by people with depression?

Deep, unshakable sadness and despair (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Inability to feel guilt and disregard for others' rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Making frantic efforts to avoid imagined abandonment (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Feeling of extreme emotional pain and distress (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

It plays a great role in normal emotional growth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Excessive worry without a specific reason (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of Panic Disorder?

Episodes of acute and overwhelming tension (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Carrying out ritual behaviors to reduce tension (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Exposure to severe trauma (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Phobic Disorder?

Fear of specific objects or situations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fear of spiders?

Arachnophobia (D) Signup and view all the answers