Cause and Symptoms
Which disorder involves intense anxiety, persistent worry, and physical symptoms like restlessness or sweating?
Anxiety Disorder
People with psychopathy are always violent. True or False
False
Which eating disorder can cause long-term heart damage if untreated?
Anorexia Nervosa
Which disorder often benefits from grounding techniques to reduce panic or intrusive memories?
PTSD
What is DSM-IV? How do psychologists use it?
Its a book which help psychologist classify and identify abnormal symptoms
In which disorder do individuals often experience racing thoughts, impulsivity, and periods of extremely high energy?
Bipolar Disorder
Many people believe ADHD is caused by “bad parenting.” What is the actual primary cause?
Neurological and genetic factors
Which condition can improve significantly with mood-stabilizing medication and therapy?
Bipolar Disorder
Which eating disorder often uses cognitive-behavioral therapy to break binge–purge cycles?
Bulimia Nervosa
What is mental illness?
A significant impact on the way a person think, feel, or behave
Flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance of reminders of trauma are symptoms of what condition?
PTSD
True or false: Bulimia Nervosa always causes extreme thinness
False
PTSD recovery often involves therapies like EMDR or CBT. True or false: Many individuals recover or greatly improve with treatment.
True
What kind of support helps individuals with Bipolar Disorder maintain stability (besides medication)?
Regular routines and support systems (sleep schedule, therapy, social support)
What is a panic disorder? Can they be inherited?
A panic disorder is when a person has sudden attacks of extreme fear. Yes, they can be inherited.
Extreme fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction are core symptoms of which disorder?
Anorexia Nervosa
Some think PTSD only affects soldiers. Who can actually develop PTSD?
Anyone who experiences trauma
People with psychopathy typically show low emotional empathy. True or false: This trait rarely changes but behavior can improve with structured treatment.
True
Individuals with Chemomania often require what type of intervention to reduce harmful behaviors?
Substance-use treatment and behavioral therapy
What is hypochondriasis?
Hypochondriasis is when a person constantly thinks they are sick even when doctors say they are healthy.
Which disorder is marked by compulsive chemical use or obsession often paired with risky behavior?
Chemomania
A common myth claims religious psychosis is simply “strong faith.” What is it actually linked to?
Psychotic symptoms (delusions/hallucinations) involving religious themes
ADHD often continues into adulthood. What helps many people manage symptoms long-term?
Medication plus behavioral strategies
Which support strategy is especially helpful for individuals with schizophrenia by providing education to relatives and improving communication at home?
Family psychoeducation (family therapy)
Besides anxiety, how might you realize that you are suffering from a somatoform or dissociative disorder?
Unexplained physical symptoms or episodes of feeling detached from oneself or reality.