This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What does the validity of a diagnostic assessment refer to? A) The accuracy of a diagnostic method in identifying and measuring a disorder. B) The consistency of a diagnostic method. C) The extent to which a diagnostic method generalizes to the broader population. D) The stability of a diagnostic method over time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The accuracy of a diagnostic method in identifying and measuring a disorder. 2. Deinstitutionalization refers to: A) Ending therapy. B) Using hypnosis. C) More hospital use. D) Treating patients in the community. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Treating patients in the community. 3. Risk factors for psychological disorder include A) Predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. B) Precipitating, perpetuating and protective factors. C) Predisposing, precipitating and protective factors. D) Predisposing, perpetuating and protective factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Predisposing, precipitating and perpetuating factors. 4. What are some treatments for GAD? A) Ignoring the symptoms. B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications. C) Only herbal remedies. D) No treatment is available. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications. 5. Disorganized schizophrenia is primarily characterized by: A) Disorganized speech and behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect. B) Prominent delusions and hallucinations. C) Significant motor disturbances like rigidity or purposeless movement. D) Extreme social withdrawal and lack of emotion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disorganized speech and behavior, and flat or inappropriate affect. 6. Babylonians 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: A) Demonic possession and would treat them with prayers and magic. 7. Which profession focuses on providing support and guidance to individuals facing emotional or psychological challenges? A) Engineering. B) Accounting. C) Counseling or therapy. D) Marketing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Counseling or therapy. 8. Which scenario best differentiates OCD from everyday repetitive behavior? A) Rituals that are unrealistic solutions to feared events. B) Occasional pacing when feeling nervous at school. C) Setting utensils neatly during a formal dinner. D) Cleaning hands before a meal with family. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rituals that are unrealistic solutions to feared events. 9. If you could describe Sharon in one word, it would probably be sad. You've known her a couple years and while she's not always glum, it seems like the majority of the time she doesn't seem very passionate about anything and rarely seems happy. What is she probably suffering from? A) Bipolar Disorder. B) Dysthymic Disorder. C) General Anxiety Disorder. D) Major Depressive Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dysthymic Disorder. 10. The type of learning in which a stimulus acquires the capactiy to evoke a response that was originally evoked by another stimulus is A) Classical conditioning. B) Reinforcement. C) Observational learning. D) Operant conditioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Classical conditioning. 11. Which criterion is required to diagnose dissociative identity disorder (DID)? A) Recurrent nightmares without amnesia. B) Single personality with mood swings. C) Persistent auditory hallucinations only. D) Distinct personality states with memory disruptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Distinct personality states with memory disruptions. 12. When Lily speaks her sentences often make limited sense and are jumbled. Lily often refers to people or animals that her family can't see. Her family are concerned for her mental welfare.Suggest what disorder Lily may be showing symptoms of. A) Borderline personality disorder. B) Schizophrenia. C) Major depressive disorder. D) Specific phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Schizophrenia. 13. The medical model was: A) A model that focues on how a patient was nurtured. B) The only model to that treated psychological disorders. C) The model that encouraged inhumane treatments. D) The first model to view disorders as a sickness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The first model to view disorders as a sickness. 14. Maria believes she is specially empowered and can foresee the future of the world. This indicates she has A) Delusions of reference. B) Delusions of grandeur. C) Delusions of control. D) Delusions of persecution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusions of grandeur. 15. Most mental health professionals use the ..... to diagnose and read about the details, symptoms, prevalence, and risk factors of mental disorders. A) International Classification of Diseases. B) Determining Statistical Manifestation of Disorders. C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. D) Disease Standards Manual. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 16. Inattention and impulsivity are primary symptoms of: A) ADHD. B) Oppositional defiant disorder. C) Conduct disorder. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) ADHD. 17. Which statement about ADHD persistence and comorbidity into adulthood is supported by findings? A) Persistence is rare and seldom comorbid. B) About 81% with persistent ADHD have at least one comorbidity. C) Comorbidity is lower in persistent ADHD than remitted ADHD. D) No difference in comorbidity by persistence status. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) About 81% with persistent ADHD have at least one comorbidity. 18. Who are diagnosed 3 x more with Major Depressive Disorder in the United States of America? A) Men. B) Women. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Women. 19. Which of the following is NOT an example of people-first language? A) A person with obsessive-compulsive disorder. B) An individual with anxiety. C) A schizophrenic. D) A student who has depression. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A schizophrenic. 20. Propose an intervention for separation anxiety in children: A) Sedation. B) Isolation. C) Punishment. D) Gradual exposure + teacher support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Gradual exposure + teacher support. 21. Hannah is nuts. She always has to do the most outrageous things to get everyone's attention. If anyone steals the spotlight from from her, she'll do something crazy to make people pay attention to her. What is she probably suffering from? A) Schizoid Personality Disorder. B) Histrionic Personality Disorder. C) Antisocial Personality Disorder. D) Borderline Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Histrionic Personality Disorder. 22. Depression is related to low activity of ..... neurotransmitter. A) Dopamine. B) Serotonin. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Serotonin. 23. Station #5:Those with eating disorders might exercise excessively, ..... calories obsessively, or use other extreme methods to lose weight. (Fill in the blank) A) Cook. B) Ignore. C) Count. D) Share. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Count. 24. Which set correctly pairs disorder with a hallmark feature? A) OCD-mirror comparisons; BDD-door checking; Hoarding-organized minimalism. B) OCD-pleasurable rituals; BDD-lock checking; Hoarding-valuables collecting. C) OCD-appearance concerns; BDD-germ fears; Hoarding-ritual hand washing. D) OCD-compulsions like checking; BDD-appearance preoccupation; Hoarding-difficulty discarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) OCD-compulsions like checking; BDD-appearance preoccupation; Hoarding-difficulty discarding. 25. Eclectic Approach A) A therapeutic strategy that combines techniques and ideas from multiple psychological perspectives to treat disorders. B) A method that focuses solely on cognitive behavioral techniques. C) A treatment that relies exclusively on medication for mental health disorders. D) An approach that emphasizes the importance of a single psychological theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A therapeutic strategy that combines techniques and ideas from multiple psychological perspectives to treat disorders. 26. What is Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)? A) A mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, often as a result of trauma. B) A type of anxiety disorder that involves excessive worry and fear. C) A mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. D) A personality disorder that involves a long-term pattern of behavior that deviates from cultural norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mental health condition characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states, often as a result of trauma. 27. Does a person with Borderline Personality Dx have difficulties in relationships? A) Not if they are medicated. B) It depends. C) Yes. D) No. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Yes. 28. What is the impact of mental illness on people from disadvantaged ethnic groups? A) Stronger impact. B) No data available. C) Weaker impact. D) No impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stronger impact. 29. Deviation from Social Norms A) When a person's behavior or thoughts differ significantly from what is considered acceptable or typical in their society or culture. B) A situation where individuals conform to the expectations of their peers. C) A psychological condition characterized by extreme introversion. D) A behavior that is universally accepted across all cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When a person's behavior or thoughts differ significantly from what is considered acceptable or typical in their society or culture. 30. Prevention in psychiatry A) Aims to prevent psychological disorders through various methods. B) Focuses solely on medication management. C) Is primarily concerned with diagnosing existing disorders. D) Emphasizes the importance of therapy only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aims to prevent psychological disorders through various methods. 31. The prevalence of PTSD is higher in communities that have experienced historical trauma or discrimination. A) This is an example of intergenerational trauma or collective trauma. B) This is an example of individual phobia. C) This is an example of acute stress disorder. D) This is an example of seasonal affective disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is an example of intergenerational trauma or collective trauma. 32. If a person has two diagnoses at the same time, like anxiety and depression, they fit the criteria for ..... A) Generalization. B) A global disorder. C) Prevalence. D) Comorbidity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comorbidity. 33. Which literary character is known for their psychological disorder? A) Hamlet from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. B) Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings'. C) Sherlock Holmes from 'Sherlock Holmes'. D) Harry Potter from 'Harry Potter'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hamlet from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. 34. What is catatonia? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Development of multiple personalities. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Disorder of movement involving immobility or agitation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disorder of movement involving immobility or agitation. 35. Dissociative Amnesia A) A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. B) A condition where individuals experience excessive memory loss due to aging. C) A psychological disorder involving the presence of two or more distinct personality states. D) A temporary state of confusion and disorientation following a traumatic event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. 36. Ivan Pavlov is best known for his experiments on dogs. He starts the experiment by hitting a ..... , then the dog begins to salivate (drool) because he knew that he was then going to get fed some food. A) Board. B) Hammer. C) Table. D) Bell. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bell. 37. In Pavlov's principle experiment, the unconditioned stimulus was the A) Tone. B) Meat. C) Light. D) Salivation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meat. 38. What is the American Law Institute Test used for in the legal system? A) To determine if an individual is able to determine right from wrong. B) To determine the moral incapacity and volition of an individual. C) To determine if an individual can control their actions. D) To determine if an individual is cognitively incapacitated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To determine the moral incapacity and volition of an individual. 39. Derealization is commonly described as what? A) World seeming unreal or artificial. B) Body feeling unusually heavy. C) Speech becoming rapid and loud. D) Objects appearing overly colorful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) World seeming unreal or artificial. 40. What was the name of the child that was conditioned to fear rats during an experiment with a hammer and a steel rod conducted by psychologist John B. Watson? A) Little Boi. B) Little Albert. C) Little Mario. D) Little Johnny. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Little Albert. 41. Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic, with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating? A) Affective disorder. B) Panic attack. C) Phobia. D) Compulsion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Panic attack. 42. Which neurotransmitter is connected to suicide when there are low levels present in the brain? A) Norepinephrine. B) Epinephrine. C) Serotonin. D) Dopamine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Serotonin. 43. What is the most common type of anxiety disorder? A) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). B) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). C) Social anxiety disorder (SAD). D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). 44. A man insists his colleagues secretly meet every evening to plot against him. He has no evidence, but is absolutely certain. Which is the most appropriate term? A) Delusion of control. B) Delusion of persecution. C) Paranoid personality trait. D) Delusion of reference. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusion of persecution. 45. Cluster C Personality Disorders A) Anxious or fearful cluster, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. B) Mood disorders characterized by extreme emotional states. C) Personality disorders that involve dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking or behavior. D) Personality disorders that are marked by a lack of empathy and disregard for social norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anxious or fearful cluster, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. 46. Which feature is most characteristic of obsessions in OCD? A) Rational concerns about daily responsibilities. B) Persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts. C) Brief, pleasurable, and calming images. D) External events that force behavior changes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts. 47. Aria is sitting in a crowded restaurant when, out of nowhere, she is overwhelmed by sudden feelings of terror. Her heart races, she feels short of breath, and she desperately tries to escape the situation, fearing she is in danger. What would we call this experience? A) Eating disorder. B) Panic disorder. C) Bipolar disorder. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Panic disorder. 48. What is the edition of the DSM that we are currently using? A) DSM-5. B) DSM-3. C) DSM-4. D) DSM-6. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DSM-5. 49. According to the passage, what do dissociative disorders involve? A) Disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. B) Increased physical strength and endurance. C) Improved concentration and focus. D) Enhanced emotional stability. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. 50. What is a potential side effect of some antipsychotic medications? A) Heightened memory. B) Improved athletic performance. C) Muscle stiffness or tremors. D) Excessive euphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Muscle stiffness or tremors. 51. Which school-related outcome is commonly reported for children with ADHD compared to peers? A) Higher standardized test scores. B) Earlier college completion rates. C) More extracurricular awards. D) Lower grades and more expulsions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lower grades and more expulsions. 52. Most specific phobias develop during ..... and then ..... A) Childhood; disappear. B) Childhood; remain. C) Adolescence; remain. D) Adolescence; disappear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Childhood; disappear. 53. What is avoidant personality disorder? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Development of multiple personalities. D) Pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy. 54. Which best defines a psychological disorder? A) Any unusual behavior that others do not understand. B) Behaviors or mental processes that cause severe suffering or interfere with daily life. C) A medical illness that can always be cured with medication. D) A behavior that violates cultural norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behaviors or mental processes that cause severe suffering or interfere with daily life. 55. Depression is common and treatable. Which of the following are the best ways to cope with depression? A) Exercise. B) Build a routine:structure can provide stability. C) Practice self-care:sleep well, eat healthy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 56. A student experiences intrusive germ thoughts for hours daily, avoids public spaces, and struggles in class. Which APA criteria are clearly met? A) Significant disturbances and functional impairment. B) Culturally approved response to illness. C) Brief and situationally appropriate reactions. D) Absence of biological or psychological dysfunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Significant disturbances and functional impairment. 57. What is one example of behavior that is self-destructive? A) A person who collects ceramic pigs. B) A man who enjoys watching TV for hours. C) A student who procrastinates on assignments. D) A woman who is afraid of crowds and cannot leave her house. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A woman who is afraid of crowds and cannot leave her house. 58. In order to get this diagnosis, you must reach full blown mania and at least moderate depression (dysthymia). A) Mood Dx. B) PTSD. C) Bipolar I. D) Schizoaffective Dx. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bipolar I. 59. Medications like methylphenidate and amphetamine relieve ADHD symptoms primarily by what pharmacological action? A) Enhancing GABA inhibition. B) Reducing serotonin synthesis. C) Blocking acetylcholine receptors. D) Elevating dopamine activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Elevating dopamine activity. 60. Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like ..... A) A dissociative disorder. B) Conversion disorder. C) Panic disorder. D) Generalized anxiety disorder. 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