PSY403 Midterm Preparation by ZB

Q1. Who is considered the father of modern psychiatry?

1. Sigmund Freud
2. Emil Kraepelin
3. Hippocrates
4. Wilhelm Wundt

Answer: b) Emil Kraepelin

Q2. The DSM primarily focuses on which type of classification?

1. Etiological
2. Theoretical
3. Descriptive
4. Experimental

Answer: c) Descriptive

Q3. What does comorbidity refer to?

1. Multiple causes of a disorder
2. The coexistence of two or more disorders
3. A single underlying cause of disorders
4. A diagnosis of severe disorders

Answer: b) The coexistence of two or more disorders

Q4. Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with depression?

1. Dopamine
2. Serotonin
3. Acetylcholine
4. Glutamate

Answer: b) Serotonin

Q5. Which type of disorder is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety?

1. Personality disorder
2. Anxiety disorder
3. Mood disorder
4. Psychotic disorder

Answer: b) Anxiety disorder

Q6. Which model suggests that psychological disorders arise from a combination of predisposition and environmental stress?

1. Cognitive model
2. Behavioral model
3. Diathesis-stress model
4. Biological model

Answer: c) Diathesis-stress model

Q7. What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?

1. Altering brain chemistry
2. Exploring unconscious motives
3. Changing maladaptive thought patterns
4. Strengthening family dynamics

Answer: c) Changing maladaptive thought patterns

Q8. Which disorder is associated with intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors?

1. Panic disorder
2. Post-traumatic stress disorder
3. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
4. Generalized anxiety disorder

Answer: c) Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Q9. What is a hallmark feature of schizophrenia?

1. Elevated mood
2. Persistent worrying
3. Delusions and hallucinations
4. Impulsivity

Answer: c) Delusions and hallucinations

Q10. The term “neurotic” was historically used to describe:

1. Personality disorders
2. Severe psychotic conditions
3. Mild emotional disturbances
4. None of the above

Answer: c) Mild emotional disturbances

Q11. Which disorder is characterized by cycles of mania and depression?

1. Major depressive disorder
2. Bipolar disorder
3. Schizoaffective disorder
4. Dysthymia

Answer: b) Bipolar disorder

Q12. What is the main feature of generalized anxiety disorder?

1. Recurrent panic attacks
2. Persistent, excessive worry
3. Specific phobias
4. Flashbacks

Answer: b) Persistent, excessive worry