2.8 Quiz

Which of the following is a common symptom of alcohol abuse?
- A) Increased tolerance
- B) Use in hazardous situations (e.g., driving)
- C) Withdrawal symptoms
- D) None of the above
What distinguishes substance dependence from substance abuse?
- A) Substance dependence involves withdrawal symptoms and tolerance
- B) Substance abuse includes tolerance
- C) Substance dependence is less severe
- D) Substance abuse involves a lack of role obligations

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
- A) False beliefs (delusions)
- B) Disorganized thinking
- C) Hyperactivity
- D) Auditory hallucinations
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by:
- A) Panic attacks lasting more than 10 minutes
- B) Excessive worry for at least 6 months
- C) Intrusive thoughts and compulsive rituals
- D) Symptoms following a traumatic event
Which of the following is an effective treatment for anxiety disorders?
- A) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
- B) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
- C) Antipsychotic medication
- D) Antidepressants only
Major Depressive Disorder is most common in:
- A) Young children
- B) Adolescents, especially females
- C) Elderly individuals
- D) Males in late adulthood
Which of the following is a characteristic of dysthymic disorder?
- A) Severe depressive symptoms lasting for at least 6 months
- B) Chronic depression lasting for at least 2 years
- C) Symptoms only occurring after trauma
- D) Presence of manic episodes

Which of the following is required for a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder?
- A) At least one episode of major depression
- B) Hypomanic episodes
- C) Full manic episode that impairs functioning
- D) Increased tolerance to mood stabilizers
What is a major risk during the depressive episodes of Bipolar Disorder?
- A) Substance abuse
- B) Legal issues
- C) Suicide
- D) Impulsive behaviors

Conversion Disorder is most commonly triggered by:
- A) Genetics
- B) Psychological stress
- C) Substance abuse
- D) Infections

ADHD symptoms must be present before which age for a diagnosis?
- A) 18
- B) 12
- C) 6
- D) 10
Which of the following is an example of dyscalculia?
- A) Difficulty decoding words
- B) Difficulty reading fluently
- C) Difficulty solving math problems
- D) Difficulty with writing syntax

What is a common characteristic of tics in Tourette Syndrome?
- A) They are purposeful and planned
- B) They can be suppressed but are involuntary
- C) They only involve motor movements
- D) They start after age 18
Which of the following is an example of a complex vocal tic in Tourette Syndrome?
- A) Eye blinking
- B) Repeating a phrase like “Shut up”
- C) Shoulder shrugging
- D) Coughing