This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 12 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 12 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Coach Pannell hates snakes. It doesn't matter if they are poisonous or even dangerous, he just hates snakes. As an archeologist, Coach Pannell needs to be able to work in an environment which includes snakes. His fear of snakes is now getting in the way. So much that he avoids field-work altogether. What is his disorder? A) Schizophrenia. B) Anxiety. C) Phobia. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Phobia. 2. What is a common feature of neurodevelopmental disorders? A) They manifest in adulthood. B) They appear in early stages of development. C) They are characterized by deficits in cognitive functioning. D) They are primarily caused by environmental factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They appear in early stages of development. 3. Which statement is true about OCD? A) Obsessions cause distressing thoughts; compulsions are repetitive behaviors. B) Obsessions are behaviors, compulsions are thoughts. C) OCD is the same as anxiety disorder. D) OCD is a personality trait. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessions cause distressing thoughts; compulsions are repetitive behaviors. 4. There are always distinct personalities that anyone can detect and diagnose. A) Fact. B) Myth. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Myth. 5. Disturbed perceptions in schizophrenia are called ..... and usually involve the ..... sense A) Delusions; auditory. B) Hallucinations; visual. C) Hallucinations; auditory. D) Delusions; visual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hallucinations; auditory. 6. Which tradition viewed deviant behavior as a battle of 'Good' vs. 'Evil'? A) Psychological Tradition. B) Biological Tradition. C) Supernatural Tradition. D) Humanistic Tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Supernatural Tradition. 7. Which statement best reflects the role of cultural expectations in identifying disorder? A) Culture alone cannot establish disorder. B) Any cultural violation proves disorder. C) Cross-cultural variation determines disorder. D) Universal norms define all disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Culture alone cannot establish disorder. 8. Why is it difficult today to deny the reality of mental illness despite Szasz's critiques? A) Courts mandate therapy for all offenders. B) Insurance reimbursement requires diagnoses. C) Psychological suffering is extremely well documented. D) Hospitals expanded psychiatric bed capacity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Psychological suffering is extremely well documented. 9. Avoidant personality disorder A) Chronic feelings of inadequacy and sensitivity to negative judgment. B) Excessive need for approval and reassurance. C) A pattern of grandiosity and need for admiration. D) A tendency to avoid social situations due to fear of criticism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronic feelings of inadequacy and sensitivity to negative judgment. 10. ..... psychology is the academic field devoted to the study of psychological disorders. A) Abnormal. B) Maladaptive. C) Typical. D) Etiology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abnormal. 11. Which feature most strongly signals pathological anxiety rather than normal anxiety? A) Excessive, persistent, disproportionate. B) Brief, mild, situational. C) Occasional nervousness before exams. D) Temporary worry about finances. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive, persistent, disproportionate. 12. The difference between a psychopath and a sociopath is that psychopaths cannot feel emotion or empathy but sociopaths can. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. People with catatonic schizophrenia symptoms are most affected in A) Speech Patterns. B) Bodily Movements. C) Mood Swings. D) Thought organizationO. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bodily Movements. 14. Which of the following is a common symptom of ADHD? A) Severe mood swings. B) Frequent hallucinations. C) Hyperactivity. D) Excessive daydreaming. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hyperactivity. 15. Loosely translates to "fear of a gathering place." A) Acrophobia. B) Claustrophobia. C) Agoraphobia. D) Aviophobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agoraphobia. 16. At what stage of life do symptoms of schizophrenia typically emerge? A) Old age. B) Infancy. C) Middle age. D) Late adolescence or early adulthood. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Late adolescence or early adulthood. 17. Mr. McCoy believes that he is the President of the United States and that he will soon become the "King of the Universe." His is most likely suffering from: A) Delusions. B) Obsessions. C) Hallucinations. D) Dissociative identity disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delusions. 18. Characteristics of Dissociative disorders A) Dissociations from consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior. B) Increased emotional stability and control over one's actions. C) Enhanced memory recall and cognitive function. D) A strong sense of identity and self-awareness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dissociations from consciousness, memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior. 19. Schizophrenia definition A) A mood disorder characterized by extreme sadness and loss of interest. B) A psychotic disorder where a person suffers from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations, and is unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality. C) A personality disorder marked by unstable moods and behavior. D) An anxiety disorder involving excessive fear and avoidance of social situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A psychotic disorder where a person suffers from disordered thinking, bizarre behavior, and hallucinations, and is unable to distinguish between fantasy and reality. 20. Narcissistic Personality Disorder A) A personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy. B) A mental health condition marked by extreme mood swings and emotional instability. C) A personality disorder defined by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others. D) A condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A personality disorder characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy. 21. Identify the sentence that correctly uses the term 'psychological disorder' in a literary analysis context. A) The psychological disorder was a new technology. B) The character's psychological disorder symbolizes the chaos in the world. C) The psychological disorder was a type of music genre. D) The psychological disorder was a type of weather pattern. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The character's psychological disorder symbolizes the chaos in the world. 22. During mania, which pattern illustrates "flight of ideas" ? A) Speaking slowly with careful pauses. B) Remaining silent to avoid errors. C) Repeating a single phrase monotonously. D) Abruptly switching topics while talking rapidly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abruptly switching topics while talking rapidly. 23. Which phenomenon involves agreeing to a larger request after a smaller one? A) Attribution theory. B) Fundamental attribution error. C) Central route persuasion. D) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. 24. Jen has been working at her job for several years, but lately she finds it hard to get excited about her work or other activities she used to enjoy. She often feels exhausted, even after a full night's sleep, and she rarely feels hungry. Based on these experiences, which of the following disorders is most consistent with Jen's symptoms? A) Social anxiety disorder. B) Depression. C) Antisocial personality disorder. D) Bipolar disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Depression. 25. Recurrent dreams, flashbacks and emotional numbing are symptoms of ..... A) OCD. B) PTSD. C) Panic disorder. D) SAD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) PTSD. 26. Which of the following is a limitation of the deviance approach to defining abnormality? A) Cultural norms do not need to be taken into consideration. B) It is hard to determine what is a deviation from the normal. C) The majority is not always right or best. D) It is hard to determine what is normal. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The majority is not always right or best. 27. Which of the following is an anxiety disorder? A) Amnesia. B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. C) Bipolar disorder. D) Borderline personality disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. 28. The symptoms of ..... disorders are the reported loss of part or all of some basic body functions. A) Somatic symptom. B) Dissociative. C) Conversion. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conversion. 29. Brain imaging often finds children with ADHD show reduced activation in the frontal lobes during mental tasks. Which function is most affected by this abnormality? A) Visual acuity perception. B) Language acquisition speed. C) Behavioral inhibition and control. D) Motor reflex conditioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behavioral inhibition and control. 30. Which disorder is so often described as "the common cold" of disorders A) Depression. B) Bipolar. C) Dissociation. D) Anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Depression. 31. An individual experiencing rigidity, a symptom of catatonia, might exhibit: A) Maintaining a rigid posture and resisting attempts to be moved. B) Speaking rapidly and incoherently. C) Expressing paranoia about being watched. D) Displaying a wide range of emotions that change quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maintaining a rigid posture and resisting attempts to be moved. 32. What are somatic symptoms? A) Symptoms that only occur in chronic pain patients. B) Symptoms that are purely psychological. C) Symptoms that have no physical manifestations. D) Physical manifestations that can occur without a physical injury. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Physical manifestations that can occur without a physical injury. 33. What is the legal definition of insanity primarily based on? A) Cultural standards of the society. B) Emotional distress experienced by the individual. C) Frequency of abnormal behavior. D) Awareness of consequences and ability to control behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Awareness of consequences and ability to control behavior. 34. In the harmful dysfunction definition of psychological disorders, dysfunction involves ..... A) The inability of a psychological mechanism to perform its function. B) The breakdown of social order in one's community. C) Communication problems in one's immediate family. D) All the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The inability of a psychological mechanism to perform its function. 35. Bipolar I disorder A) Episodes of mania and depression, with possible mixed states and psychotic symptoms. B) Episodes of only depression without mania. C) Episodes of mania without any depressive episodes. D) Chronic mood disorder with no manic or depressive episodes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Episodes of mania and depression, with possible mixed states and psychotic symptoms. 36. Describe the impact of psychological disorders on daily life. A) Psychological disorders improve relationships and work performance. B) Psychological disorders can disrupt daily functioning, affecting relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. C) They only impact physical health, not mental well-being. D) Psychological disorders have no effect on daily life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological disorders can disrupt daily functioning, affecting relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. 37. Exposure therapy is commonly used to treat: A) Depression. B) Phobias and anxiety. C) Schizophrenia. D) Personality disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobias and anxiety. 38. Which step of the assessment process most relies on clients being honest? A) Observation. B) Self-Reporting. C) Psychological Testing. D) Interview. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-Reporting. 39. Schizophrenia is best classified under: A) Psychotic disorders. B) Somatoform disorders. C) Mood disorders. D) Neurotic disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychotic disorders. 40. Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they ..... A) Are highly atypical. B) Lead to significant distress and impairment in one's life. C) Embarrass one's friends and/or family. D) Violate the norms of one's culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lead to significant distress and impairment in one's life. 41. Intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of public places and spaces is known as A) Acrophobia. B) Generalized anxiety disorder. C) Agoraphobia. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agoraphobia. 42. Which coping choice increases comorbidity risk in social anxiety disorder? A) Engaging in cognitive restructuring practice. B) Self-medicating with alcohol during social events. C) Joining supportive peer discussion groups. D) Scheduling gradual exposure sessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-medicating with alcohol during social events. 43. Deinstitutionalization took place in ..... A) Age of Reason and Enlightenment. B) Renaissance Period. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Age of Reason and Enlightenment. 44. Young monkeys start to fear snakes when given the opportunity to watch other monkeys. This finding supports what kind of factor as a cause of anxiety disorders? A) Biological. B) Social. C) Psychological. D) Learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning. 45. What is one criticism of diagnostic labels? A) They are only relevant to legal judgments. B) They can lead to stigmatization. C) They provide reassurance to individuals. D) They help clinicians treat disorders effectively. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They can lead to stigmatization. 46. Which model states that both normal and abnormal behaviour is learnt? A) Socio-cultural. B) Diathesis stress. C) Behaviour. D) Cognitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behaviour. 47. What is 'mania' as it relates to bipolar disorder? A) A period of abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity. B) A prolonged period of deep sadness and despair. C) A state of complete calmness and relaxation. D) A sudden loss of memory or identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A period of abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity. 48. Frequent nightmares, insomnia, and the intrusion of painful memories are symptoms most commonly associated with: A) Anorexia nervosa. B) Post-traumatic stress disorder. C) Dissociative disorder. D) Bipolar disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Post-traumatic stress disorder. 49. Biopsychosocial Model A) A model that focuses solely on biological factors in mental illness. B) A comprehensive model explaining mental illness as a result of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors working together. C) A psychological theory that ignores social influences. D) A sociocultural approach that dismisses biological aspects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A comprehensive model explaining mental illness as a result of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors working together. 50. Which cognitive response might send someone with panic disorder to the emergency room? A) Viewing dizziness as normal exertion. B) Assuming trembling is due to caffeine. C) Attributing shortness of breath to cold air. D) Thinking chest pounding signals heart attack. E) Interpreting palpitations as harmless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thinking chest pounding signals heart attack. 51. Which behavior exemplifies disorganized or abnormal motor behavior? A) Purposeful coordinated gestures. B) Consistent athletic training. C) Calm focused breathing. D) Rigid posture for hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rigid posture for hours. 52. The idea behind ..... is that how you think determines how you feel and act. A) Behavior therapy. B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. C) Client-centered therapy. D) Cognitive therapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. 53. Which statement best defines impulsive behavior in ADHD? A) Acting hastily without forethought. B) Poor attention to detail. C) Excessive movement and squirming. D) Problems with time management. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acting hastily without forethought. 54. Which feature best distinguishes histrionic personality disorder from other Cluster B disorders? A) Grandiose self-importance and entitlement. B) Chronic disregard for others' rights and laws. C) Unstable identity with intense fear of abandonment. D) Overdramatic, theatrical, attention-seeking behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Overdramatic, theatrical, attention-seeking behavior. 55. Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called ..... Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called ..... A) Intrusions; impulses. B) Impulses; intrusions. C) Compulsions; obsessions. D) Obsessions; compulsions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Obsessions; compulsions. 56. What are Hallucinations? A) False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia. B) A type of dream that occurs during sleep. C) A condition where a person experiences extreme happiness and euphoria. D) A physical sensation that is felt in the body without any external cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia. 57. An atypical behavior is one that: A) Is destructive to yourself or others. B) Is so different it violates a norm. C) Is troublesome to other people. D) Occurs without a rational basis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is so different it violates a norm. 58. Which neurotransmitters are most implicated in OCD according to genetic studies? A) Serotonin, dopamine, glutamate. B) GABA, norepinephrine, acetylcholine. C) Oxytocin, vasopressin, endorphins. D) Histamine, melatonin, epinephrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Serotonin, dopamine, glutamate. 59. What is the difference between anxiety and fear? A) Anxiety is a response to an immediate threat, while fear is a general feeling of apprehension about future events. B) Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension about future events, while fear is a response to an immediate threat. C) Anxiety and fear are the same and can be used interchangeably. D) Anxiety is a physical reaction to danger, while fear is a mental state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension about future events, while fear is a response to an immediate threat. 60. What are some causes of schizophrenia? A) Family environment. B) Brain structure. C) Heredity. D) All of these. 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