This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 13 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The fact that schizophrenia tends to run in families is evidence supporting the ..... view of mental disorders. A) Humanistic. B) Behavioristic. C) Psychodynamic. D) Biological. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Biological. 2. Which of the following argued that most of the people we call mentally ill are not ill at all? A) Carl Jung. B) Sigmund Freud. C) Thomas Szasz. D) Abraham Maslow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thomas Szasz. 3. Historically, psychological disorders were often viewed as ..... A) Supernatural phenomenon. B) Scientifically explainable. C) Common behavior. D) Socially constructed phenomenon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supernatural phenomenon. 4. Which pair of conditions together most strongly supports classifying a pattern as a psychological disorder under APA criteria? A) Distress or disability and significant disturbance. B) Biological dysfunction and cultural approval. C) Culturally expected response and mild worry. D) Significant disturbance and social disapproval. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distress or disability and significant disturbance. 5. A man believes his neighbour's dog barks only to send him secret warnings. This is an example of: A) Hallucination. B) Delusion of reference. C) Delusion of persecution. D) Thought broadcasting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusion of reference. 6. A student reporting sudden temporary "blanks" in memory about tests may have: A) Dissociative amnesia. B) Dissociative fugue. C) Conversion disorder. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dissociative amnesia. 7. What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? A) Persistent belief in having a disease. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Development of multiple personalities. D) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. 8. The fear of spiders, bridges, needles, and/or flying are all what type of psychological disorder? A) Depression. B) Phobia. C) OCD. D) Mania. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobia. 9. What is the theory that explains someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition? A) Cognitive dissonance theory. B) Fundamental attribution error. C) Central route persuasion. D) Attribution theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attribution theory. 10. The biopsychosocial model requires a professional to consider every aspect of an individual's life as a whole. According to this approach, there are various ways each area of health can be considered at the onset of an illness.Identify how social support can assist the onset of illness. A) By encouraging increased independence. B) By providing emotional support. C) By providing information for family and friends. D) By prescribing antidepressant medication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By providing information for family and friends. 11. Which of the following is the primary characteristic of dissociative amnesia? A) Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. B) Persistent feelings of detachment from one's body or mental processes. C) The presence of two or more distinct personality states. D) Suddenly and unexpectedly traveling away from home or work with amnesia for one's past. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. 12. Which of the following best illustrates the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development of a psychological disorder? A) Only lack of social support. B) Only negative thinking patterns. C) Only genetic vulnerability. D) Genetic vulnerability, negative thinking patterns, and lack of social support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetic vulnerability, negative thinking patterns, and lack of social support. 13. Which of the following is NOT a biological risk factor for developing a psychological disorder? A) Good sleep. B) Rumination. C) Genetic vulnerability. D) Disorganised attachment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Good sleep. 14. What is borderline personality disorder? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and impulses. D) Persistent belief in having a disease. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and impulses. 15. Modern perspectives recognize that most psychological disorders have ..... contributing factors. A) Few. B) Multiple. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multiple. 16. What is somatoform disorder A) Your in love with yourself. B) You talk to yourself. C) A mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress. D) Your in love with food. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress. 17. Karen is always watching her back. She says that the FBI is out to get her because she didn't fill out her census paperwork. The reason why she won't is that she thinks she's the lost Russian princess, Anastasia. What is she probably suffering from? A) Undifferentiated Type Schizophrenia. B) Paranoid Type Schizophrenia. C) Disorganized Type Schizophrenia. D) Catatonic Type Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Paranoid Type Schizophrenia. 18. Which of the following is a psychological risk factor for psychological disorders? A) Disorganised attachment. B) Long-term substance abuse. C) Rumination. D) Poor sleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rumination. 19. Sociocultural Factors A) Elements like cultural norms, relationships, or societal pressures that influence mental health and behavior. B) Biological factors that affect physical health and wellness. C) Psychological traits that determine individual behavior and thought processes. D) Environmental influences that shape personal experiences and choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elements like cultural norms, relationships, or societal pressures that influence mental health and behavior. 20. Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) A) A condition characterized by excessive social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. B) A disorder marked by extreme extroversion and social dominance. C) A mental health condition involving a lack of empathy and emotional detachment. D) A personality disorder defined by a strong need for approval and social validation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A condition characterized by excessive social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. 21. From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ..... , and ..... helps to maintain them. A) Classical conditioning; reinforcement. B) Operant conditioning; reinforcement. C) Classical conditioning; observational learning. D) Operant conditioning; observational learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Classical conditioning; reinforcement. 22. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? A) A mental health condition triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. B) A physical ailment caused by prolonged stress and anxiety. C) A mood disorder that primarily affects children and adolescents. D) A personality disorder characterized by unstable moods and behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mental health condition triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. 23. Systematic desensitization A) A type of exposure therapy that associates a pleasant relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli. Commonly used to treat specific phobias. B) A method of cognitive therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns. C) A behavioral technique that involves rewarding desired behaviors to reinforce them. D) A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A type of exposure therapy that associates a pleasant relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli. Commonly used to treat specific phobias. 24. What is Serotonin? A) A type of hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. B) A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite. C) A protein that helps in muscle contraction. D) A vitamin that boosts the immune system. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite. 25. An unjustifiable behavior is one that: A) Occurs without a rational basis. B) Is so different it violates a norm. C) Is troublesome to other people. D) That is destructive to yourself or others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Occurs without a rational basis. 26. Identify the core idea of the diathesis-stress model. A) Treatment eliminates the need for prevention. B) Predisposition plus stress increase disorder likelihood. C) Only biology determines who becomes ill. D) Only stress produces disorders in everyone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Predisposition plus stress increase disorder likelihood. 27. What is body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Disorder involving a disruptive preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disorder involving a disruptive preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance. 28. Persistent belief of having a serious illness despite reassurances is: A) OCD. B) Hypochondriasis. C) Conversion disorder. D) Somatization disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hypochondriasis. 29. A study based on over 9, 000 U. S. residents found that the most prevalent disorder was ..... A) Major depressive disorder. B) Specific phobia. C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. D) Social anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Specific phobia. 30. Which pair best captures core domains of ADHD symptoms? A) Anxiety and phobias. B) Hallucinations and delusions. C) Mania and depression. D) Inattention and hyperactivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inattention and hyperactivity. 31. Up until the late 1800's, patients who were suffering from psychological disorders were labeled as suffering from ..... A) Craziness. B) Insanity. C) Madness. D) Lunacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Madness. 32. One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is ..... A) Bed-wetting. B) Difficulty relating to others. C) Short attention span. D) Intense and inappropriate interest in others. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Difficulty relating to others. 33. Ancient Hebrews viewed disorders as the result of ..... A) Demonic possession and would treat them with prayers and magic. B) Punishments for sins and Greek philosophers blamed. C) Faulty thought processes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Punishments for sins and Greek philosophers blamed. 34. Which example illustrates a grandiose delusion? A) Believing roaches live in kidneys. B) Believing the FBI poisoned coffee. C) Believing thoughts were removed. D) Believing special power and unique knowledge. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Believing special power and unique knowledge. 35. Many people with panic disorder have A) Zoophobia. B) Agoraphobia. C) Claustrophobia. D) Arachnophobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agoraphobia. 36. ICD STANDS FOR ..... A) INDIAN CHARTERED DEPARTMENT. B) INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF DISEASES. C) INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES. D) INDIAN CULINARY DEPARTMENT. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES. 37. Jeffrey is an interesting guy. He doesn't seem to care about breaking the rules and has a good amount of friends because he seems cool and can be pretty charming. But sometimes it seems like he doesn't care about people or what he does to them. What is he probably suffering from? A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. C) Borderline Personality Disorder. D) Histrionic Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. 38. Belinda exhibits diminished pleasure in her daily activities, significant weight loss, insomnia, fatigue, and feelings of excessive guilt. Belinda's problems are most consistent with which of the following disorders? A) Major depressive. B) Obsessive-compulsive. C) Schizophrenia. D) Bipolar. E) Agoraphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Major depressive. 39. Which statement best captures the role of genetic factors in generalized anxiety disorder? A) Genes determine the disorder. B) Genetics are the primary cause. C) Genetics play a modest role. D) No heritable influence exists. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetics play a modest role. 40. What are coping strategies for managing anxiety? A) Deep breathing, mindfulness, and exercise. B) Avoiding social situations and isolation. C) Ignoring feelings and pushing through. D) Drinking alcohol to relax. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Deep breathing, mindfulness, and exercise. 41. What cognitive pattern often maintains panic disorder after an attack? A) Complete symptom ignorance. B) Misinterpretation of bodily sensations. C) Trust in medical reassurance. D) Accurate symptom appraisal. E) Focus on external distractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misinterpretation of bodily sensations. 42. In Observational Learning, if a child sees his parents responding negatively during a thunderstorm, the child will take on the same fear. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 43. According to research presented in class, which of the following kinds of people are statistically more likely to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder? A) Men. B) Americans. C) Women. D) Wealthy people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Women. 44. ..... involves a dreamlike state in which the person has a sense of being separated both from self and from reality. A) Depersonalization. B) Dissociative fugue. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Depersonalization. 45. Bipolar II disorder A) Chronic depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, without full manic episodes. B) Severe manic episodes with or without depressive episodes. C) Only depressive episodes without any manic or hypomanic episodes. D) Manic episodes that last for several weeks followed by depressive episodes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chronic depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, without full manic episodes. 46. What is one criticism of the DSM mentioned in the text? A) It encourages overdiagnosis of mental disorders. B) It is not used by clinicians worldwide. C) It does not include cultural considerations. D) It fails to provide diagnostic categories. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It encourages overdiagnosis of mental disorders. 47. What is the impact of psychological disorders on the everyday life of many people? A) Limited implications. B) Not mentioned. C) No implications. D) Broad implications. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Broad implications. 48. Why is accurate diagnosis challenging when substance use is involved? A) Symptoms may stem from drug use or mental illness. B) Drugs always mask mental symptoms completely. C) Clinicians lack training in substance disorders. D) Withdrawal permanently resolves diagnostic issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symptoms may stem from drug use or mental illness. 49. Which of the following examples best illustrates a person with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? A) Steven hyperventilates whenever he is in an elevator. B) Shelly complains constantly about feeling sick and goes to many doctors. C) Blake wanders around town in a daze, not sure how she got there. D) Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adam must lock his door 10 times before he leaves for work every morning. 50. Process of striving toward or achieving ideal functioning: A) Social relations. B) Self-actualization. C) Abnormality. D) Adjustment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-actualization. 51. What is the impact of psychological disorders on people who are poorer and from lower socioeconomic class? A) No impact. B) Stronger impact. C) Weaker impact. D) No data available. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stronger impact. 52. In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension? A) Panic disorder. B) Generalized anxiety disorder. C) Agoraphobia. D) Social anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generalized anxiety disorder. 53. What is a cause of most personality disorders? A) Future. B) Getting hurt. C) Genetics. D) Childhood trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Childhood trauma. 54. Which triad best captures the core disturbances associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A) Attention deficits, memory problems, learning disabilities. B) Social interaction deficits, communication deficits, repetitive behaviors. C) Anxiety, mood swings, psychotic episodes. D) Motor coordination, sleep disruption, diet restriction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social interaction deficits, communication deficits, repetitive behaviors. 55. What are the main purposes of a classification system in psychology? A) To organize and categorize psychological phenomena, facilitate communication and understanding, and provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment. B) To determine the cause of psychological disorders. C) To predict future psychological outcomes. D) To measure the effectiveness of psychological treatments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To organize and categorize psychological phenomena, facilitate communication and understanding, and provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment. 56. Which term describes a state of decreased reactivity and immobility sometimes seen in schizophrenia? A) Euphoria. B) Akathisia. C) Catatonic stupor. D) Dysphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Catatonic stupor. 57. This is the fear of being negatively evaluated by others A) Panic Disorder. B) Specific Phobia. C) Generalized anxiety disorder. D) Social Anxiety Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social Anxiety Disorder. 58. Research regarding depression indicates that: A) Depression is typically unrelated to stressful life events. B) Depression is unlikely to be overcome without professional help. C) Depression is associated with abnormally high levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. D) With each new generation, depression is increasing in its prevalence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With each new generation, depression is increasing in its prevalence. 59. Which negative symptom refers to diminished emotional expression? A) Alogia. B) Avolition. C) Flat affect. D) Asociality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flat affect. 60. Histrionic personality disorder A) Intense emotions, distorted self-image, and desire for attention. B) Chronic feelings of emptiness and fear of abandonment. C) Excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy. D) Rigid and inflexible personality traits. 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