Quiz - 4Uclass

Question 1
Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the monoamine hypothesis of major depressive disorder?

(A) Norepinephrine

(B) Serotonin

(C) Acetylcholine

(D) GABA

Question 2
Borderline personality disorder is classified under which cluster in the DSM personality disorders?

(A) Cluster A

(B) Cluster B

(C) Not classified into clusters

(D) Cluster C

Question 3
What best describes the mechanism of action that distinguishes atypical antipsychotics from typical antipsychotics?

(A) They block both dopamine D2 and serotonin 5-HT2A receptors

(B) They enhance dopamine release in the mesolimbic pathway

(C) They primarily block dopamine D2 receptors

(D) They inhibit norepinephrine reuptake exclusively

Question 4
Which medication is considered the gold standard mood stabilizer for first-line prophylaxis in the treatment of bipolar disorder?

(A) Lithium

(B) Valproate

(C) Carbamazepine

(D) Olanzapine

Question 5
Which neurodevelopmental theory is most associated with the pathogenesis of schizophrenia?

(A) Serotonin deficiency in early brain development

(B) Autoimmune mediated neuronal loss

(C) Abnormal synaptic pruning during adolescence combined with dopamine dysregulation

(D) Early life exposure to viral infections

Question 6
Which psychotherapeutic approach is most directly linked to exploring unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences?

(A) Dialectical Behavior Therapy

(B) Psychodynamic Therapy

(C) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

(D) Psychoanalysis

Question 7
In the context of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which brain structure is most critically involved in the formation and retrieval of traumatic memories, often leading to flashbacks?

(A) Hippocampus

(B) Amygdala

(C) Prefrontal Cortex

(D) Nucleus Accumbens

Question 8
In forensic psychiatry, what is the primary purpose of utilizing a risk assessment tool when evaluating a patient’s potential for future violence?

(A) To inform treatment planning and safeguard both the patient and the public

(B) To diagnose personality disorders

(C) To determine criminal responsibility

(D) To provide a definitive prediction of violent behavior

Question 9
Which definition best captures the concept of 'transference' in a psychotherapeutic relationship?

(A) The use of cognitive techniques to modify maladaptive thoughts

(B) The redirection of a patient’s feelings originally associated with significant figures onto the therapist

(C) The gradual revelation of unconscious material through dream analysis

(D) The therapist maintaining a neutral affect to avoid influencing the patient

Question 10
Which syndrome in neuropsychiatry is characterized by a sudden onset of both motor and vocal tics, often accompanied by obsessive-compulsive behaviors?

(A) Huntington's Disease

(B) Tourette Syndrome

(C) Sydenham's Chorea

(D) Wilson's Disease

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