This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What treatments are available for schizophrenia? A) Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, and support services. B) Antibiotics and bed rest. C) Surgery and radiation therapy. D) Herbal supplements and acupuncture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, and support services. 2. Which example best illustrates repetitive patterns of behavior often seen in ASD? A) Exploring diverse hobbies casually. B) Rocking, head-banging, or repetitive object dropping. C) Practicing a musical piece weekly. D) Occasional fidgeting during lectures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rocking, head-banging, or repetitive object dropping. 3. Which of the following models challenges psychoanalysis and non-scientific approaches? A) Psychological Tradition. B) Behavioral Model. C) Humanistic Theory. D) Supernatural Tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behavioral Model. 4. What is the purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)? A) To perform genetic testing for disorders. B) To provide a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. C) To analyze brain structures in psychological disorders. D) To conduct clinical observations of behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. 5. What is comorbidity in the context of psychological disorders? A) The severity of a disorder. B) The resistance to treatment of a disorder. C) The genetic predisposition to a disorder. D) The occurrence of multiple disorders in the same individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The occurrence of multiple disorders in the same individual. 6. Anxiety disorders may stem from catastrophic thinking & the overestimation of threats from the environment. A) Biological perspective. B) Behavioral perspective. C) Cognitive perspective. D) Humanistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cognitive perspective. 7. Ethical Principles A) Guidelines for conduct that address issues of right and wrong in psychological research and practice, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and beneficence. B) Rules that govern the financial aspects of psychological research. C) Standards for the physical safety of participants in psychological studies. D) Procedures for statistical analysis in psychological experiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guidelines for conduct that address issues of right and wrong in psychological research and practice, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and beneficence. 8. Which statement best explains the biopsychological approach? A) Mental disorders are caused only by environment. B) Psychological processes are separate from biology. C) All psychological experiences are also biological. D) Mental disorders are socially constructed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All psychological experiences are also biological. 9. Is a perfectionist, preoccupied with rules, schedules, lists and had trouble delegating A) Obessive-Compulsive. B) Borderline. C) Paranoid. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obessive-Compulsive. 10. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include feeling tense. A) A constant feeling of fatigue. B) A constant feeling of relaxation. C) A constant feeling of happiness. D) A constant feeling of tension. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A constant feeling of tension. 11. What does the term "psychopathology" refer to? A) The study of physical disorders. B) The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment. C) The study of normal behavior patterns. D) The study of social interactions of people with psychological disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment. 12. Reduced gray matter in which lobes is frequently reported among people with schizophrenia? A) Frontal lobes specifically. B) Temporal poles exclusively. C) Parietal lobes broadly. D) Occipital lobes mainly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Frontal lobes specifically. 13. Anika finds herself feeling extremely anxious and fearful whenever she sees a spider, even if it's harmless. Her fear is so strong that she goes out of her way to avoid places where she might encounter one. What is this condition called? A) Specific Phobia. B) Social Anxiety Disorder. C) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Specific Phobia. 14. Genetic factors play a large role in ..... Twin studies show that identical twins have a 67% chance of getting this disorder if their twin has it as well. A) Bipolar disorder. B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. C) Social anxiety disorder. D) Major depression. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bipolar disorder. 15. Learning theorists have suggested that a generalized anxiety disorder results from: A) Repeated misuse of alcohol, heroin, or other addictive drugs. B) A lack of effective childhood training in impulse control. C) Exposure to unpredictable aversive events. D) A genetically based predisposition to fear unfamiliar objects or situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exposure to unpredictable aversive events. 16. Major Depressive Disorder is a type of: A) Mood disorder. B) Anxiety disorder. C) Personality disorder. D) Psychotic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mood disorder. 17. Comorbidity is coexistence of two or more disorders. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 18. What criterion is used to determine if a behavior is "maladaptive" ? A) If it is statistically rare. B) If it is socially acceptable. C) If it impairs an individual's ability to function. D) If it is endorsed by medical professionals. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) If it impairs an individual's ability to function. 19. Which perspective views psychological disorders as the result of genetic factors, brain abnormalities, and neurochemical imbalances? A) Humanistic perspective. B) Sociocultural perspective. C) Biological perspective. D) Supernatural perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological perspective. 20. Paranoid delusions are those A) In which a person believes that they special power, unique knowledge, or are extremely important. B) That involve the person believing they are more than one person in the same body. C) That involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person. D) That involves the belief that something highly abnormal is happening to one's body. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) That involve the (false) belief that other people or agencies are plotting to harm the person. 21. Amanda's therapist suggests that her depression results from mistakenly blaming herself rather than a slumping economy for her recent job loss. Her therapist's suggestion best illustrates a: A) Psychoanalytic perspective. B) Social-cognitive perspective. C) Medical model. D) DSM-IV diagnosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social-cognitive perspective. 22. What are the advantages of using a classification system for psychological disorders? A) Increased stigmatization and labeling, limited flexibility in diagnosis and treatment, potential for misdiagnosis and mistreatment. B) Standardized categorization and diagnosis, improved communication and understanding, facilitation of research and treatment development, identification of appropriate interventions and support. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Standardized categorization and diagnosis, improved communication and understanding, facilitation of research and treatment development, identification of appropriate interventions and support. 23. What Personality disorder is linked to people who perform criminal acts? A) Antisocial Personality Disorder. B) Paranoid Personality Disorder. C) Schizoid Personality Disorder. D) Avoidant Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antisocial Personality Disorder. 24. Which is a type of anxiety? A) Obsessive-compulsive. B) Conversion. C) Hypochondriatic. D) Dissociative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessive-compulsive. 25. Rey doesn't remember some pretty crucial stuff. You know she had a rough early life, growing up gathering junk, but she can't even remember who her parents were. What is she probably suffering from? A) Dissociative Fugue. B) Dissociative Identity Disorder. C) Dissociative Amnesia. D) Undifferentiated Type Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dissociative Amnesia. 26. Which disorder is characterized by an individual having an unrealistic, inflated sense of their own importance? A) Narcissistic Personality Disorder. B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. C) Schizotypal Personality Disorder. D) Avoidant Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narcissistic Personality Disorder. 27. What is the 'harmful dysfunction' model? A) A model that defines disorders as any deviation from the norm. B) A model that defines disorders as purely biological issues. C) A model that defines disorders as a dysfunction in internal mechanisms that is harmful. D) A model that defines disorders as any behavior that is harmful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A model that defines disorders as a dysfunction in internal mechanisms that is harmful. 28. What are the primary characteristics associated with Generalized Anxiety Disorder? A) Persistent and excessive worry. B) Occasional nervousness. C) Happiness and joy. D) Lack of concern. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent and excessive worry. 29. Dissociative identity disorder mainly involves ..... A) Derealization. B) Different personalities. C) Depersonalization. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Different personalities. 30. How many psychological disorders are there A) 2. B) 15. C) 300. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 300. 31. Which example illustrates loss of interest associated with major depressive disorder? A) A student studies longer for exams. B) A chef experiments with new recipes. C) A runner adds extra weekly miles. D) A tennis player stops playing entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A tennis player stops playing entirely. 32. Lately, Hodor hasn't been saying anything ..... except repeating back everything that you say like he's a toddler. You told him to knock it off, but he can't seem to. You're starting to get a little worried about him. What is he probably suffering from? A) Undifferentiated Type Schizophrenia. B) Paranoid Type Schizophrenia. C) Catatonic Type Schizophrenia. D) Disorganized Type Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Catatonic Type Schizophrenia. 33. Which rationale explains human readiness to fear snakes and heights? A) Recent media emphasis on modern dangers. B) Evolutionary predispositions toward ancient threats. C) Cultural rules about polite behavior. D) Urban planning reducing wildlife exposure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Evolutionary predispositions toward ancient threats. 34. What is a common symptom of PTSD? A) Flashbacks and nightmares. B) Increased sociability. C) Decreased startle response. D) Feelings of euphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Flashbacks and nightmares. 35. The short-term anxiety disorder that may occur almost immediately after a traumatic event. A) Acute stress disorder. B) Post-traumatic stress disorder. C) Panic disorder. D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acute stress disorder. 36. Dr. Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would most likely refer to the ..... to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder. A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. B) Physician's Desk Reference. C) Textbook of Psychological Disorders. D) Textbook of Physiological Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 37. Lilly has fragmented speech in which she speaks in riddles and no one can understand her. What disorder doe she have? A) Schizophrenia. B) Borderline Personality Disorder. C) Anxiety. D) Bipolar Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Schizophrenia. 38. Claustrophobia is the fear of A) Open spaces. B) Heights. C) Confined spaces. D) Air. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confined spaces. 39. Bipolar I and Bipolar II used to be called ..... A) Old-School. B) Histrionic. C) Unstable. D) Manic-Depressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Manic-Depressive. 40. Behaviors that are ..... might be listed as symptoms of psychological disorders in the ..... A) Typical; Comprehensive List of Insanities. B) Illegal; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. C) Maladaptive; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. D) Morally wrong; Comprehensive List of Insanities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maladaptive; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 41. At what stage of life do symptoms of ASPD typically emerge? A) Late adulthood. B) Infancy. C) Middle age. D) Adolescence or early adulthood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adolescence or early adulthood. 42. Dissociative amnesia is caused by: A) Brain injuries. B) Traumatic events. C) A genetic factors. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traumatic events. 43. Purpose of early treatments A) Emphasized the importance of mental health therapy. B) Focused on providing nutritional support to patients. C) Sought to enhance physical fitness through exercise. D) Aimed to remove evil spirits or the Devil from individuals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aimed to remove evil spirits or the Devil from individuals. 44. What is a key feature of panic disorder? A) Fear of gaining weight. B) Persistent sadness. C) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. D) Excessive energy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. 45. The word "affect" means-emotion or mood. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 46. Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ..... A) Periods of extreme elation and euphoria. B) Difficulty concentrating and making decisions. C) Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. D) Psychomotor agitation and retardation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Periods of extreme elation and euphoria. 47. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A) A psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. B) A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) A personality disorder involving a long-term pattern of behavior that deviates from the norm. D) An anxiety disorder marked by excessive worry and fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. 48. If a person believes he or she is important, accomplished, and intelligent, they may have what type of personality disorder? A) Narcissist. B) Schizotypal. C) Paranoid. D) Obsessive-compulsive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Narcissist. 49. Which belief about possession rituals helps explain why some individuals enter trance states? A) Mandatory isolation enforced by secular law. B) Universal dietary triggers seen across cultures. C) Random neurological misfires without context. D) Expectancy shaped by cultural spiritual beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expectancy shaped by cultural spiritual beliefs. 50. Giada is sad and melancholy much of the time and has felt that way for several years. Her symptoms are milder than major depressive disorder, so she likely has ..... A) Seasonal pattern depression. B) Peripartum onset depression. C) Manic depressive disorder. D) Persistent depressive disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Persistent depressive disorder. 51. How are personality disorders best described? A) Long-lasting patterns of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. B) Short-term stress reactions. C) Acute psychotic episodes only. D) Temporary sleep problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Long-lasting patterns of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 52. Bipolar disorder A) Is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. B) Is a condition where individuals experience constant low mood. C) Involves only manic episodes without depressive phases. D) Is primarily a personality disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. 53. Culture-General Symptoms A) Mental health symptoms that appear across all cultures, such as sadness, anxiety, and nervousness. B) Physical symptoms that vary significantly between cultures. C) Cultural practices that influence mental health. D) Symptoms that are only recognized in Western cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mental health symptoms that appear across all cultures, such as sadness, anxiety, and nervousness. 54. A patient frequently complains of chest pain. Despite repeated negative test results, he remains convinced he has heart disease. Which is most accurate? A) Panic disorder. B) Conversion disorder. C) Somatic symptom disorder. D) Illness anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Illness anxiety disorder. 55. What is the Dopamine Hypothesis? A) A theory suggesting that excess dopamine activity in the brain is associated with the positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia. B) A theory proposing that dopamine levels are irrelevant to mental health disorders. C) A hypothesis stating that low dopamine levels cause anxiety and depression. D) A concept that links dopamine to memory retention and cognitive function. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A theory suggesting that excess dopamine activity in the brain is associated with the positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia. 56. Genetic Predisposition A) An inherited likelihood or tendency to develop a psychological disorder due to genetic factors. B) A temporary condition caused by environmental stressors. C) A learned behavior that influences mental health. D) A result of poor lifestyle choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An inherited likelihood or tendency to develop a psychological disorder due to genetic factors. 57. The fear of something that affects one's everyday normal life is a? A) Mania. B) Dissociation. C) Phobia. D) Trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Phobia. 58. Ornithophobia is the fear of A) Sleep. B) Water. C) Birds. D) Roaches. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Birds. 59. A woman suddenly forgets her identity and travels to another city, assuming a new life for weeks before returning home, unable to recall the episode. She is suffering from: A) Conversion Disorder. B) Dissociative Fugue. C) Depersonalisation. D) Dissociative Amnesia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dissociative Fugue. 60. Continually tense and apprehensive, experiencing unfocused, negative, and out-of-control feelings A) Phobias. B) Panic Attacks. C) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). D) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesArt Humanities QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 1Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 2Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 3Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 4Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 5Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 6Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 7Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books