This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 16 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A marked fear that occurs when a person is in a specific social or performance situation is a definition of: A) Panic disorder. B) Panic attack. C) Post traumatic stress disorder. D) Social phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Social phobia. 2. The cause of a psychological disorder is attributable to A) The interaction of several factors. B) Several factors. C) A single factor. D) Poor diet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The interaction of several factors. 3. Behaviour or appearance that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar. A) Obsessive-Compulsive PD. B) Avoidant PD. C) Schizotypal PD. D) Antisocial PD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Schizotypal PD. 4. Family Therapies A) A method focusing solely on individual therapy. B) Therapy that treats the family as a system. C) A practice that emphasizes medication over therapy. D) A technique that ignores family dynamics. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therapy that treats the family as a system. 5. THE FOUR HUMOURS WERE POINTED OUT IN THE ..... APPROACH. A) HUMANISTIC. B) BIOLOGICAL. C) ORGANISMIC. D) PSYCHOLOGICAL. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ORGANISMIC. 6. What is the purpose of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)? A) To classify only mental disorders. B) To monitor the prevalence of diseases and health problems internationally. C) To provide treatment options for psychological disorders. D) To diagnose only physical illnesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To monitor the prevalence of diseases and health problems internationally. 7. What are the available treatment approaches for panic disorder, and what strategies can individuals use to cope with and prevent panic attacks? A) Only medication is available. B) Therapy and medication are available. C) There are no treatments available. D) Only lifestyle changes are effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therapy and medication are available. 8. What is the most current edition of the DSM that is currently available to medical professionals? A) 1st edition. B) 3rd edition. C) 8th edition. D) 5th edition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5th edition. 9. What was one of the early biological treatments introduced in the 1930s? A) Humanistic Therapy. B) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. C) Electric Shock Therapy. D) Psychotherapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electric Shock Therapy. 10. We define abnormal behavior on a ..... ; anyone can experience similar symptoms so there is a range from normal to abnormal. A) Psychological. B) Stigma. C) Continuum. D) Sociocultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Continuum. 11. Samuel is experiencing a manic phase. What symptom might he display? A) More than two personalities. B) Delusions about superior abilities. C) Indifference to the loss of functioning. D) Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusions about superior abilities. 12. What percentage of those who commit suicide have a mental disorder? A) 10%. B) 25%. C) 90%. D) 70%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 90%. 13. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by: A) Sudden loss of memory or change in identity. B) Preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. C) Persistent feelings of detachment from one's body or mental processes. D) Falsification of medical or psychological symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. 14. What is the main feature of schizophrenia? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior. 15. Depressive disorder characteristics A) Presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood with physical and cognitive changes affecting function. B) A state of excessive happiness and energy. C) Inability to focus on tasks due to overwhelming joy. D) A temporary feeling of sadness that lasts for a few hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood with physical and cognitive changes affecting function. 16. Clusters of symptoms recognizable in only certain societies or groups is called? A) Urban syndromes. B) Culture bound syndromes. C) Neighborhood syndromes. D) Tribal syndromes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Culture bound syndromes. 17. Who was a key proponent of moral therapy, emphasizing humane treatment? A) Pavlov. B) Carl Rogers. C) Abraham Maslow. D) Philippe Pinel. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Philippe Pinel. 18. Which symptom pattern is required for major depressive disorder by DSM-5? A) Occasional irritability with good sleep. B) Short sadness after stressful events. C) Depressed mood most days, nearly every day. D) Elation alternating weekly with calm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Depressed mood most days, nearly every day. 19. What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)? A) A guidebook for self-diagnosing mental disorders. B) A manual for treating mental disorders. C) A resource for understanding the causes of mental disorders. D) A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders. 20. Dangerousness is a factor in determining abnormality. A) Behaviors that pose a danger to oneself or others can be considered abnormal. B) All behaviors that are unusual are considered abnormal. C) Only violent behaviors are considered abnormal. D) Abnormal behaviors are always harmful to society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Behaviors that pose a danger to oneself or others can be considered abnormal. 21. Which example most clearly illustrates a compulsion typical in obsessive-compulsive disorder? A) Repeatedly checking that a door is locked. B) Occasionally recalling a rude remark. C) Preferring spoons arranged in a tray. D) Feeling anxious about layoffs at work. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repeatedly checking that a door is locked. 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? A) Grace is likely to have more than one personality. B) Maya is more likely to suffer from delusions. C) Maya may have trouble keeping a job. D) Grace is likely to experience hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grace is likely to experience hallucinations. 23. Group therapy differs from individual therapy because it: A) Is less effective. B) Uses medication. C) Avoids discussion. D) Involves multiple clients. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Involves multiple clients. 24. A person who has extreme social anxiety and fears rejection has which disorder? A) Avoidant. B) Dependent. C) Antisocial. D) Obsessive-compulsive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoidant. 25. The normality of the behavior or mental process for the majority of people is called? A) Normality. B) Typicality. C) Personality. D) Maladaptivity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Typicality. 26. Obsessive thoughts typically ..... anxiety and compulsive behaviors typically ..... anxiety A) Increase; increase. B) Decrease;increase. C) Increase; decrease. D) Decrease;decrease. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Increase; decrease. 27. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? A) Fatigue or difficulty concentrating. B) Difficulty sleeping. C) Disorganized thinking. D) Irritability. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disorganized thinking. 28. What is the danger of attaching a stigma or label to someone who has a psychological disorder? A) They might not go for the treatment they need. B) It creates shame for the person. C) They may stop going for treatment. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 29. Why does misrepresenting disorders in the media matter? A) It doesn't matter. B) It makes disorders look cool. C) It messes up research. D) It creates negative stereotypes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It creates negative stereotypes. 30. Which symptom combination best characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? A) Intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions that reduce distress. B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) Sudden panic attacks with fear of dying. D) Detachment from reality and hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions that reduce distress. 31. Which of the following distinguishes schizophrenia from mood disorders? A) Episodes of mania. B) Delusions and hallucinations. C) Genetic factors. D) Chronic course. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusions and hallucinations. 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. A) Obsessive compulsive disorder. B) Acute stress disorder. C) Body dysmorphic disorder. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessive compulsive disorder. 33. Major disturbances in thought, emotion, perception, and behavior characterize ..... A) Bipolar disorder. B) Manic panic disorder. C) Schizophrenia. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Schizophrenia. 34. Peripartum onset depression most commonly applies to which time frame? A) Six to twelve months after any surgery. B) During pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum. C) During adolescence or the first year of college. D) During menopause or within one year afterward. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) During pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum. 35. What does the DSM-5 include regarding psychological disorders? A) Criteria for disorders and current prevalance in society today. B) Diagnostic features, prevalence information, and risk factors. C) Treatment plans for all disorders. D) Historical data of disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diagnostic features, prevalence information, and risk factors. 36. If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to: A) Psychoanalytic theory. B) The DSM-5. C) The medical model. D) The social-cognitive perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The medical model. 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? A) Mood disorder. B) Schizophrenia. C) Dissociative disorder. D) Anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dissociative disorder. 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? A) Biological Model. B) Psychological Model. C) Diathesis Stress Model. D) Cognitive Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Diathesis Stress Model. 39. Which organization publishes the DSM-5? A) American Psychiatric Association. B) National Institutes of Health. C) World Health Organization. D) American Psychological Association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) American Psychiatric Association. 40. Which behavior would NOT typically qualify as a compulsion in OCD? A) Repetitive hand washing after contact with germs. B) Counting or praying to reduce distress. C) Ritualistic checking of appliances. D) Repetitive hand washing after passing a person with flu. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetitive hand washing after passing a person with flu. 41. What does DSM-5 primarily offer to clinicians about each disorder? A) Insurance billing procedures. B) Diagnostic features and criteria. C) Treatment manuals for therapy. D) Neuroimaging protocols. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diagnostic features and criteria. 42. People who are experiencing a psychotic disorder can experience different types of delusions. These delusions include: A) Perception and grandeur. B) Perception and cognitive. C) Grandeur and behavioural. D) Behavioural and cognitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perception and grandeur. 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? A) Anxiety disorders. B) Personality disorders. C) Mood disorders. D) Dissociative disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dissociative disorders. 44. Which situation is most characteristic of social anxiety disorder? A) Avoiding flying due to fear of turbulence. B) Avoiding public speaking due to fear of embarrassment. C) Avoiding thunderstorms due to loud noises. D) Avoiding hiking due to fear of wild animals. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Avoiding public speaking due to fear of embarrassment. 45. A child refuses to go to school, fearing his mother will not be safe in his absence. This best indicates: A) Panic Disorder. B) Specific Phobia. C) Social Anxiety Disorder. D) Separation Anxiety Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Separation Anxiety Disorder. 46. Depression may result from internalized anger toward a loved one. A) This is a behavioral explanation proposed by Skinner. B) This is a psychodynamic explanation proposed by Freud. C) This is a cognitive explanation proposed by Beck. D) This is a humanistic explanation proposed by Maslow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) This is a psychodynamic explanation proposed by Freud. 47. Ataque de Nervios A) A culture-bound syndrome characterized by intense emotional upset, including anxiety, anger, and somatic symptoms. B) A type of anxiety disorder prevalent in North America. C) A psychological condition that only affects children. D) A common cold with emotional symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A culture-bound syndrome characterized by intense emotional upset, including anxiety, anger, and somatic symptoms. 48. Which of the following disorders is characterized by a distorted body image leading to extreme weight loss? A) Binge Eating Disorder. B) Substance Use Disorder. C) Anorexia Nervosa. D) Bulimia Nervosa. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anorexia Nervosa. 49. Which of the following best illustrates maladaptivity? A) Feeling nervous before a test. B) Disagreeing with social norms. C) Dressing differently from peers. D) Behavior that interferes with daily functioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Behavior that interferes with daily functioning. 50. Which set lists core symptom clusters of PTSD? A) Somatic pain, fatigue, appetite change. B) Mania, grandiosity, pressured speech, flight. C) Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thought. D) Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood, arousal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood, arousal. 51. Psychopharmacology A) The study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior. B) The study of psychological disorders and their treatments. C) The study of the relationship between brain structure and function. D) The study of the effects of exercise on mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior. 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. A) Psychological disorder. B) Continuum disorder. C) Physiological disorder. D) Dysfunction disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychological disorder. 53. Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping mechanism for dealing with stress? A) Practicing mindfulness. B) Talking to a therapist. C) Regular exercise. D) Excessive alcohol consumption. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excessive alcohol consumption. 54. In literary analysis, how can psychological disorders be interpreted? A) As a reflection of societal issues and personal struggles. B) As a random element with no significance. C) As a purely scientific concept. D) As a minor detail in the background. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a reflection of societal issues and personal struggles. 55. What does the DSM encourage clinicians to consider when making a diagnosis? A) The client's legal history. B) The client's cultural background only. C) The client's financial status. D) The client's personality traits and medical conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The client's personality traits and medical conditions. 56. In which type of disorder does the victim usually experience the first attack after a stressful event? A) Personality disorder. B) Dissociative disorder. C) Mood disorder. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Panic disorder. 57. Which criterion focuses on intense feelings such as hopelessness, guilt, or extreme sadness? A) Emotional discomfort. B) Social unacceptability. C) Typicality. D) Dysfunctionality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emotional discomfort. 58. What are the 2 main symptoms of OCD? A) Hallucinations and anxiety. B) Headaches, feet sweating. C) Ideas of grandeur and hallucinations. D) Compulsion, obsession. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compulsion, obsession. 59. What do cognitive explanations for mood disorders focus on? A) Negative thought patterns and distorted thinking. B) Genetic mutations only. C) Nutritional deficiencies alone. D) Seasonal weather changes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative thought patterns and distorted thinking. 60. Someone who has mood instability, poor self-image, and periods of alternative moods has what disorder? A) Hystrionic. B) Narcissistic. C) Antisocial. D) Borderline. 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