Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 16 (60 MCQs)

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1. A marked fear that occurs when a person is in a specific social or performance situation is a definition of:
2. The cause of a psychological disorder is attributable to
3. Behaviour or appearance that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar.
4. Family Therapies
5. THE FOUR HUMOURS WERE POINTED OUT IN THE ..... APPROACH.
6. What is the purpose of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)?
7. What are the available treatment approaches for panic disorder, and what strategies can individuals use to cope with and prevent panic attacks?
8. What is the most current edition of the DSM that is currently available to medical professionals?
9. What was one of the early biological treatments introduced in the 1930s?
10. We define abnormal behavior on a ..... ; anyone can experience similar symptoms so there is a range from normal to abnormal.
11. Samuel is experiencing a manic phase. What symptom might he display?
12. What percentage of those who commit suicide have a mental disorder?
13. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by:
14. What is the main feature of schizophrenia?
15. Depressive disorder characteristics
16. Clusters of symptoms recognizable in only certain societies or groups is called?
17. Who was a key proponent of moral therapy, emphasizing humane treatment?
18. Which symptom pattern is required for major depressive disorder by DSM-5?
19. What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
20. Dangerousness is a factor in determining abnormality.
21. Which example most clearly illustrates a compulsion typical in obsessive-compulsive disorder?
22. Grace has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, while Maya has been diagnosed with a dissociative disorder. In what way would Grace most likely differ from Maya?
23. Group therapy differs from individual therapy because it:
24. A person who has extreme social anxiety and fears rejection has which disorder?
25. The normality of the behavior or mental process for the majority of people is called?
26. Obsessive thoughts typically ..... anxiety and compulsive behaviors typically ..... anxiety
27. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
28. What is the danger of attaching a stigma or label to someone who has a psychological disorder?
29. Why does misrepresenting disorders in the media matter?
30. Which symptom combination best characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
31. Which of the following distinguishes schizophrenia from mood disorders?
32. Sarah finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room, and so she constantly is washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.
33. Major disturbances in thought, emotion, perception, and behavior characterize .....
34. Peripartum onset depression most commonly applies to which time frame?
35. What does the DSM-5 include regarding psychological disorders?
36. If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to:
37. Megan faced a traumatic experience when she was ten. She completely alienates herself from the incident to cope better with her life. Which disorder is Megan likely to be suffering from?
38. Pooja always feels nervous when speaking in front of a crowd, but after missing sleep and hearing some harsh criticism, her fear turned into a full panic on stage. Despite practicing many times, that day everything felt much harder for her to handle.Which factor of abnormality can best describe Pooja's situation?
39. Which organization publishes the DSM-5?
40. Which behavior would NOT typically qualify as a compulsion in OCD?
41. What does DSM-5 primarily offer to clinicians about each disorder?
42. People who are experiencing a psychotic disorder can experience different types of delusions. These delusions include:
43. A person who is admitted to a mental hospital who forgot who she was, abandoned her family, and traveled to a different state might be diagnosed with which of the following kinds of disorders?
44. Which situation is most characteristic of social anxiety disorder?
45. A child refuses to go to school, fearing his mother will not be safe in his absence. This best indicates:
46. Depression may result from internalized anger toward a loved one.
47. Ataque de Nervios
48. Which of the following disorders is characterized by a distorted body image leading to extreme weight loss?
49. Which of the following best illustrates maladaptivity?
50. Which set lists core symptom clusters of PTSD?
51. Psychopharmacology
52. A ..... is set of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling in terms of social functioning, work endeavors, and other aspects of life.
53. Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping mechanism for dealing with stress?
54. In literary analysis, how can psychological disorders be interpreted?
55. What does the DSM encourage clinicians to consider when making a diagnosis?
56. In which type of disorder does the victim usually experience the first attack after a stressful event?
57. Which criterion focuses on intense feelings such as hopelessness, guilt, or extreme sadness?
58. What are the 2 main symptoms of OCD?
59. What do cognitive explanations for mood disorders focus on?
60. Someone who has mood instability, poor self-image, and periods of alternative moods has what disorder?