Famous people
This Austrian neurologist is considered the father of psychoanalysis.
This professional diagnoses and prescribes medication for mental disorders.
Psychiatrist
This basic human emotion is the body’s response to a perceived threat or danger.
Fear
Feeling nervous before an exam is an example of what kind of emotion?
A) Pathological anxiety
B) Normal fear response
C) Suppressed emotion
D) Emotional numbness
B) Normal fear response
This German philosopher famously declared, “God is dead.” Later died in a mental hospital.
Friedrich Nietzche
This professional provides therapy and counseling but usually cannot prescribe medication.
Psychotherapist.
This term describes physical or emotional tension in response to challenging situations.
Stress
Which emotion is considered a secondary emotion—a mix of others?
A) Fear
B) Disgust
C) Jealousy
D) Surprise
C) Jealousy
This American author is famous for his novel The Old Man and the Sea. He had bipolaric disorder.
Ernest Hemingway
This common disorder involves persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest.
Depression
This emotion involves joy mixed with sadness, often felt when recalling old memories.
Nostalgia
Crying after a breakup is an example of what kind of coping mechanism?
A) Avoidance
B) Emotional release
C) Projection
D) Repression
B) Emotional release
The famous 20-th century American actress who suffered from depression died of a barbiturate overdose.
Marilyne Monroe.
This disorder involves re-experiencing trauma through flashbacks and nightmares.
PTSR. post-traumatic stress disorder
This word refers to the ability to recover quickly from difficult experiences.
Resilience
Which psychologist developed the hierarchy of needs, where love and belonging are essential for emotional health?
A) Sigmund Freud
B) B.F. Skinner
C) Carl Jung
D) Abraham Maslow
D) Abraham Maslow
The author behind the world's most successful book series was diagnosed with clinical depression.
J.K.Rowling
When someone practices recognizing and accepting their emotions without judgment.
Mindfulness
This emotion motivates us to avoid behaviors that may lead to social rejection or guilt.
Shame
Which of these neurotransmitters plays the biggest role in regulating fear and anxiety?
A) Dopamine
B) GABA
C) Serotonin
D) Oxytocin
B) GABA