Clinical Psychology (50 Questions)
1. Which disorder is characterized by persistent worry and excessive fear?
A) Panic disorder
B) Social anxiety disorder
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Specific phobia
2. What is the primary focus of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)?
A) Exploring unconscious conflicts
B) Modifying dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors
C) Enhancing interpersonal relationships
D) Analyzing childhood experiences
3. Which manual is primarily used for diagnosing mental disorders?
A) ICD-10
B) MMPI-2
C) Rorschach test
D) DSM-5
4. What is a hallmark symptom of major depressive disorder?
A) Persistent low mood
B) Visual hallucinations
C) Grandiose delusions
D) Excessive euphoria
5. Which therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship and empathy?
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Psychoanalytic therapy
C) Person-centered therapy
D) Dialectical behavior therapy
6. What is the term for involuntary, repetitive behaviors in OCD?
A) Obsessions
B) Compulsions
C) Delusions
D) Hallucinations
7. Which disorder involves alternating episodes of mania and depression?
A) Schizophrenia
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Dysthymia
D) Bipolar disorder
8. What is the primary goal of exposure therapy?
A) Reduce fear through gradual exposure
B) Explore unconscious motives
C) Enhance social skills
D) Modify personality traits
9. Which test is used to assess personality traits and psychopathology?
A) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
B) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
C) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales
D) Raven’s Progressive Matrices
10. What is a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A) Euphoria
B) Amnesia for daily events
C) Intrusive memories
D) Excessive sociability
11. Which therapy uses mindfulness and emotional regulation techniques?
A) Dialectical behavior therapy
B) Psychoanalytic therapy
C) Behavioral activation
D) Gestalt therapy
12. What is the term for false beliefs not based in reality?
A) Hallucinations
B) Compulsions
C) Obsessions
D) Delusions
13. Which disorder is characterized by a lack of empathy and grandiosity?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Narcissistic personality disorder
C) Avoidant personality disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder
14. What is the primary focus of psychodynamic therapy?
A) Modifying observable behaviors
B) Teaching coping skills
C) Exploring unconscious conflicts
D) Enhancing self-esteem
15. Which disorder involves sudden, intense fear with physical symptoms?
A) Panic disorder
B) Generalized anxiety disorder
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
16. What is the term for sensory experiences without external stimuli?
A) Delusions
B) Obsessions
C) Compulsions
D) Hallucinations
17. Which therapy focuses on changing negative thought patterns?
A) Humanistic therapy
B) Cognitive therapy
C) Interpersonal therapy
D) Gestalt therapy
18. Which disorder is marked by unstable emotions and impulsivity?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Schizoid personality disorder
D) Histrionic personality disorder
19. What is the purpose of a clinical interview in assessment?
A) To administer medication
B) To conduct group therapy
C) To gather client history and symptoms
D) To measure intelligence
20. Which disorder involves excessive fear of social situations?
A) Agoraphobia
B) Social anxiety disorder
C) Specific phobia
D) Generalized anxiety disorder
21. What is the term for a therapy addressing family dynamics?
A) Cognitive therapy
B) Behavioral therapy
C) Psychoanalytic therapy
D) Family systems therapy
22. Which disorder is associated with disorganized speech and behavior?
A) Schizophrenia
B) Bipolar disorder
C) Major depressive disorder
D) Generalized anxiety disorder
23. What is the purpose of the Beck Depression Inventory?
A) To measure intelligence
B) To assess personality traits
C) To evaluate depressive symptoms
D) To diagnose schizophrenia
24. Which therapy uses systematic desensitization for phobias?
A) Cognitive therapy
B) Behavioral therapy
C) Humanistic therapy
D) Psychodynamic therapy
25. Which neurotransmitter is often implicated in schizophrenia?
A) Serotonin
B) GABA
C) Acetylcholine
D) Dopamine
26. What is the term for a sudden loss of memory due to trauma?
A) Retrograde amnesia
B) Anterograde amnesia
C) Dissociative amnesia
D) Global amnesia
27. Which disorder involves extreme avoidance of weight gain?
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Binge-eating disorder
D) Pica
28. What is the primary focus of interpersonal therapy?
A) Modifying cognitive distortions
B) Improving interpersonal relationships
C) Exploring unconscious motives
D) Reducing compulsive behaviors
29. Which disorder involves recurrent episodes of binge eating and purging?
A) Anorexia nervosa
B) Binge-eating disorder
C) Pica
D) Bulimia nervosa
30. What is the purpose of the Rorschach inkblot test?
A) To assess personality and emotional functioning
B) To measure intelligence
C) To diagnose anxiety disorders
D) To evaluate motor skills
31. Which therapy emphasizes acceptance and commitment to values?
A) Cognitive therapy
B) Behavioral therapy
C) Acceptance and commitment therapy
D) Psychodynamic therapy
32. Which disorder is characterized by emotional detachment?
A) Histrionic personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Narcissistic personality disorder
D) Borderline personality disorder
33. What is a common treatment for bipolar disorder?
A) Antidepressants
B) Antipsychotics
C) Benzodiazepines
D) Mood stabilizers
34. What is the term for a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object?
A) Specific phobia
B) Social anxiety disorder
C) Generalized anxiety disorder
D) Panic disorder
35. Which therapy uses role-playing and empty chair techniques?
A) Cognitive therapy
B) Behavioral therapy
C) Gestalt therapy
D) Interpersonal therapy
36. Which disorder involves a pattern of rule-breaking and aggression?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Avoidant personality disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder
37. What is the purpose of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)?
A) To measure intelligence
B) To assess motor skills
C) To diagnose anxiety
D) To explore unconscious motives
38. Which disorder is marked by excessive attention-seeking behavior?
A) Histrionic personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Avoidant personality disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder
39. What is a common medication for anxiety disorders?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Mood stabilizers
C) Benzodiazepines
D) Antihistamines
40. Which disorder involves fear of open or public spaces?
A) Social anxiety disorder
B) Agoraphobia
C) Specific phobia
D) Generalized anxiety disorder
41. What is the term for a therapy integrating cognitive and behavioral methods?
A) Humanistic therapy
B) Psychodynamic therapy
C) Gestalt therapy
D) Cognitive behavioral therapy
42. Which disorder is characterized by persistent low-grade depression?
A) Dysthymia
B) Major depressive disorder
C) Bipolar disorder
D) Cyclothymia
43. What is the purpose of a mental status examination?
A) To measure intelligence
B) To assess personality traits
C) To evaluate current mental functioning
D) To diagnose physical conditions
44. Which therapy emphasizes the client’s subjective experience?
A) Behavioral therapy
B) Humanistic therapy
C) Cognitive therapy
D) Dialectical behavior therapy
45. Which disorder involves excessive reliance on others for decision-making?
A) Narcissistic personality disorder
B) Antisocial personality disorder
C) Histrionic personality disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder
46. What is a common symptom of obsessive-compulsive disorder?
A) Intrusive thoughts
B) Visual hallucinations
C) Manic episodes
D) Social withdrawal
47. Which therapy uses dream analysis as a primary technique?
A) Cognitive therapy
B) Psychoanalytic therapy
C) Behavioral therapy
D) Humanistic therapy
48. Which disorder involves fear of negative evaluation by others?
A) Agoraphobia
B) Specific phobia
C) Social anxiety disorder
D) Panic disorder
49. What is the primary focus of motivational interviewing?
A) Exploring unconscious conflicts
B) Modifying observable behaviors
C) Analyzing childhood trauma
D) Enhancing client motivation for change
50. Which disorder is characterized by excessive eating without purging?
A) Binge-eating disorder
B) Bulimia nervosa
C) Anorexia nervosa
D) Pica
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