Question

What is a common symptom of neurosis?

• A. Loss of contact with reality
• B. High anxiety
• C. Immoral behavior
• D. Hallucinations

Hint:

While the term "neurosis" is no longer part of modern diagnostic systems like the DSM-5, its features are addressed under anxiety disorders or obsessive-compulsive spectrum conditions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Historically, neurosis referred to mental health conditions characterized by:

• Excessive anxiety
• Phobias
• Obsessive-compulsive behaviors

Unlike psychosis, which involves symptoms like delusions and hallucinations, neurosis is more closely associated with:

• Heightened anxiety
• Emotional distress