3.9 Integrated Neurobiology Quiz

Which of the following brain regions is implicated in the social and communication deficits observed in autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?

Which neurotransmitter system is believed to be involved in the pathophysiology of ASD?

Which of the following is a potential environmental risk factor for the development of ASD?

Which of the following brain regions is most commonly implicated in the pathophysiology of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Which of the following is a core symptom of ADHD according to DSM-5 criteria?

Which neurotransmitter system is believed to be involved in the pathophysiology of ADHD?

Which of the following age groups is most commonly diagnosed with ADHD?

Which of the following is a potential environmental risk factor for the development of ADHD?

Which neurotransmitter system is most commonly implicated in the reward circuitry and the development of drug addiction?

What is the mechanism underlying the development of drug tolerance?

What is withdrawal syndrome?

Which of the following is a common trigger for drug relapse?

Which brain region is involved in the formation of drug-related memories and the development of drug addiction?

According to ICD-11, what is the minimum duration of excessive anxiety and worry required for a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder?

Which of the following brain regions is most commonly implicated in the pathophysiology of anxiety disorders?

Which of the following is a potential environmental risk factor for the development of anxiety disorders?

What are the three main symptom clusters that define posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

How long must symptoms persist for a diagnosis of PTSD to be made when using DSM-5?

What types of events may trigger PTSD?

What is one key difference between complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) and PTSD?

What are the two main symptom clusters that define obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

How much time per day must an individual spend on obsessive-compulsive behaviours to meet the diagnostic criteria for OCD?

Which of the following is an example of a common obsession in OCD?

Which of the following statements is true about the role of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD), according to the DSM-5?

Which of the following is a specifier that can be added to the diagnosis of MDD, according to the DSM-5?

How long must symptoms persist to be considered a major depressive episode, according to the DSM-5?

Which of the following genes has been implicated in the development of MDD, according to current research?

Which of the following is a criterion for the diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder, according to the DSM-5?

Which brain region has been implicated in the pathophysiology of bipolar affective disorder?

Which neurotransmitter system is thought to be dysregulated in bipolar affective disorder?

Which of the following is a key feature of psychosis?

Which of the following is not a diagnostic criterion for schizophrenia, according to the DSM-5?

Which brain region is commonly associated with the positive symptoms of psychosis?

Which of the following brain regions is involved in the generation of negative symptoms in psychosis?

Which of the following is a commonly observed neurocognitive deficit in individuals with psychotic disorders?

Which of the following cognitive domains is typically most severely affected in individuals with first-episode psychosis?

Which of the following is not a typical cognitive symptom associated with psychotic disorders?

Which of the following is a risk factor for suicide?

Which of the following is a common reason for self-harm?

Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide?

What is the leading cause of death by suicide in the UK?

Which age group has the highest rate of hospital admissions for self-harm in the UK?

Which of the following is NOT a commonly reported symptom of medically unexplained symptoms (MUS)?

Which of the following is a risk factor for the development of medically unexplained symptoms?

What is the most common age range for male suicides in the UK?

Which of the following is a contributing factor to the high suicide rate among men in the UK?

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of delirium?

Which of the following is a risk factor for delirium?

Which of the following is an important aspect of managing delirium in older adults?