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Midterm Examination: Fundamentals of Psychiatry
and Behavioral Sciences.
1. Which of the following is a positive symptom of schizophrenia? A. Social withdrawal B. Flat affect ✔ C. Hallucinations D. Poor hygiene 2. The neurotransmitter most implicated in depression is: A. Dopamine ✔ B. Serotonin C. Acetylcholine D. GABA 3. Which defense mechanism involves attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts to others? A. Rationalization ✔ B. Projection C. Sublimation D. Regression 4. A persistent, irrational fear of an object or situation is called: A. Obsession ✔ B. Phobia C. Delusion D. Compulsion 5. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) primarily assesses: A. Mood ✔ B. Cognitive function C. Motor skills D. Personality 6. Which personality disorder is characterized by instability in relationships and self-image?
A. Avoidant ✔ B. Borderline C. Schizoid D. Paranoid
7. The term “anhedonia” refers to: A. Excessive energy B. Loss of memory ✔ C. Loss of pleasure D. Fear of crowds 8. The most common hallucination in schizophrenia is: A. Visual ✔ B. Auditory C. Tactile D. Olfactory 9. The primary feature of obsessive-compulsive disorder is: A. Delusions ✔ B. Recurrent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors C. Hallucinations D. Disorganized speech 10. Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A. Delusions B. Hallucinations ✔ C. Flat affect D. Grandiosity 11. The first-line treatment for panic disorder is: A. Antipsychotics ✔ B. SSRIs C. Lithium
B. Encourage isolation ✔ C. Ensure safety and close supervision D. Provide sedatives
18. Which of the following is a somatic symptom disorder? A. Schizophrenia ✔ B. Conversion disorder C. Bipolar disorder D. OCD 19. The most common psychiatric disorder in the general population is: A. Bipolar disorder B. Schizophrenia ✔ C. Anxiety disorders D. Personality disorders 20. Which term describes the inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic nature? A. Confabulation ✔ B. Dissociative amnesia C. Delirium D. Dementia 21. The best definition of “catatonia” is: A. Excessive talking ✔ B. Motor immobility or excessive purposeless activity C. Hallucinations D. Paranoia 22. The most common side effect of SSRIs is: A. Weight gain B. Seizures ✔ C. Gastrointestinal upset D. Hair loss
23. Which of the following is a manic symptom? A. Hypersomnia ✔ B. Grandiosity C. Social withdrawal D. Flat affect 24. The “id” in Freud’s theory operates on the: A. Reality principle ✔ B. Pleasure principle C. Morality principle D. Social principle 25. Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide? A. Married status ✔ B. Previous suicide attempt C. High socioeconomic status D. Young age 26. Which neurotransmitter is most associated with schizophrenia? ✔ A. Dopamine B. Acetylcholine C. Serotonin D. GABA 27. The primary feature of generalized anxiety disorder is: A. Panic attacks ✔ B. Excessive, uncontrollable worry C. Flashbacks D. Delusions 28. Which therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors? A. Psychodynamic therapy ✔ B. Cognitive-behavioral therapy
A. Weight gain ✔ B. Tremor C. Sedation D. Hypertension
35. Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder? ✔ A. Anhedonia B. Euphoria C. Grandiosity D. Flight of ideas 36. The term “neologism” refers to: A. Repetitive movements ✔ B. Inventing new words C. Slow speech D. Memory loss 37. Which of the following is a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A. Delusions ✔ B. Social withdrawal C. Hallucinations D. Disorganized speech 38. The most common cause of dementia is: A. Vascular disease ✔ B. Alzheimer’s disease C. Parkinson’s disease D. Huntington’s disease 39. Which of the following is an example of a somatic symptom? A. Hallucination ✔ B. Pain without a medical cause C. Delusion
D. Obsession
40. The main feature of antisocial personality disorder is: A. Social withdrawal ✔ B. Disregard for others’ rights C. Excessive anxiety D. Perfectionism 41. The first-line treatment for ADHD in children is: A. Antipsychotics ✔ B. Stimulant medications C. Antidepressants D. Benzodiazepines 42. Which of the following is a common side effect of benzodiazepines? A. Weight gain ✔ B. Sedation C. Hypertension D. Insomnia 43. Which of the following is a symptom of mania? A. Anhedonia ✔ B. Decreased need for sleep C. Social withdrawal D. Flat affect 44. The most effective therapy for obsessive-compulsive disorder is: A. Psychoanalysis ✔ B. Exposure and response prevention C. Electroconvulsive therapy D. Hypnosis 45. Which of the following is a risk factor for delirium? A. Young age
