Question : In the context of mood disorders, what is dysthymia?
Option 1: A severe form of depression
Option 2: A mild but chronic form of depression
Option 3: A type of bipolar disorder
Option 4: A mood disorder characterized by hallucinations
Correct Answer: A mild but chronic form of depression
Solution : Dysthymia, now known as persistent depressive disorder, is a mild but chronic form of depression. Individuals with dysthymia experience a consistently low mood for most of the day, more days than not, for at least two years.
Question : Anxiety disorders are characterized by:
Option 1: Persistent feelings of euphoria
Option 2: Excessive and irrational fear
Option 3: Sudden mood swings
Option 4: Hallucinations
Question : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is an example of which type of psychological disorder?
Option 1: Anxiety disorder
Option 2: Mood disorder
Option 3: Developmental disorder
Option 4: Dissociative disorder
Question : In the context of mental disorders, what does ICD stand for?
Option 1: International Classification of Diseases
Option 2: Internal Cognitive Disorders
Option 3: Integrated Disorder Classification
Option 4: Intensive Care for Depression
Question : Autism Spectrum Disorder is an example of a:
Option 1: Mood disorder
Option 2: Anxiety disorder
Option 4: Somatic disorder
Question : Somatic Symptom Disorder is characterized by:
Option 1: Delusions of persecution
Option 2: Excessive concern about physical symptoms
Option 3: Hallucinations
Option 4: Disruptions in memory
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