This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which criterion helps distinguish generalized anxiety disorder from other anxiety conditions? A) Fear only of social evaluation. B) Panic exclusively during exercise. C) Worry not confined to specific triggers. D) Obsessions about contamination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Worry not confined to specific triggers. 2. Which statement contrasts supernatural and modern scientific perspectives on mental illness? A) Supernatural and modern views agree on uniform treatments. B) Both perspectives attribute disorders exclusively to heredity. C) Modern perspectives reject cultural influences entirely. D) Supernatural views invoke spiritual forces; modern views seek natural mechanisms. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supernatural views invoke spiritual forces; modern views seek natural mechanisms. 3. Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of ..... A) A delusion. B) A hallucination. C) Tangentiality. D) A negative symptom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A delusion. 4. Allison got detention for refusing to do a presentation in class. She would have explained that it was because she didn't want to get negative feedback for it, but then her teacher would have criticized her. She knows she sucks at public speaking, so she just couldn't do it. What is he probably suffering from? A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. B) Histrionic Personality Disorder. C) Borderline Personality Disorder. D) Antisocial Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. 5. A disorder characterized by attacks of intense fear and feelings of doom or terror not justified by the situation is named panic attack. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 6. Which is not the criteria that distinguish a disordered person? A) Divergent. B) Distressing. C) Dysfunctional. D) Deviant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Divergent. 7. Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is best described as which pattern of mood? A) Intermittent mania alternating weekly with depression. B) Chronic depressed mood for most days over two years. C) Episodic severe depression lasting one month. D) Stable mood with rare short depressive dips. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chronic depressed mood for most days over two years. 8. Cognitive restructuring is used to: A) Change behavior directly. B) Challenge negative thinking. C) Analyze dreams. D) Reduce trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Challenge negative thinking. 9. This is an intense, and often irrational fear of something: A) Phobia. B) Panic. C) Anxiety. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phobia. 10. Suicide among ..... is more common that among ..... A) Hispanics; whites. B) Those living in the Southeast United States; those living in the Western United States. C) Males; females. D) Teenagers; those above 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Males; females. 11. ..... believe that human beings are born with a natural tendency to be friendly, cooperative and constructive, and are driven to self-actualise. A) Humanists. B) Existentialists. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Humanists. 12. Experiencing excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness is a symptom of major depression. A) Guilt and worthlessness in major depression. B) Increased energy and euphoria. C) Heightened self-esteem and confidence. D) Lack of interest in daily activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guilt and worthlessness in major depression. 13. Which of the following is a common theme in literature involving psychological disorders? A) The struggle between reality and perception. B) The advancement of technology. C) The exploration of outer space. D) The development of new culinary recipes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The struggle between reality and perception. 14. Tanya is very focused on money and obsessively thinks about how little money she has to pay bills. Her obsessive worrying is causing her anxiety. It is likely that Tanya is ..... A) Ruminating. B) Obsessive compulsive. C) Thinking. D) Stressing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ruminating. 15. What are the main symptoms of anxiety disorders? A) Constant happiness and joy. B) Heightened sense of confidence. C) Main symptoms of anxiety disorders include excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. D) Increased appetite and weight gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main symptoms of anxiety disorders include excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. 16. Which classification best describes ADHD within mental health categories? A) Neurodevelopmental disorder in DSM-5. B) Personality disorder in DSM-5. C) Psychotic disorder in DSM-5. D) Mood disorder in DSM-5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neurodevelopmental disorder in DSM-5. 17. Hina noticed a patient who often hears voices no one else can hear and talks about being watched by invisible people. Sometimes, the same patient sits still for hours without responding or showing any emotion.Hina has completed her masters and as a fresher in the field of psychology profession in India. Which of the following would help her classify the client to help the client with the best treatment. A) DSM V. B) ICD 10. C) Both A & B. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ICD 10. 18. Which symptom list aligns with inattention signs described for ADHD? A) Boisterousness, climbing, running about. B) Aggression, antisocial conduct, rule-breaking. C) Easy distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness. D) Hallucinations, loose associations, thought disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Easy distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness. 19. What is bipolar I disorder characterized by? A) Alternation of major depressive episodes with full manic episodes. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Inability to recall personal information. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alternation of major depressive episodes with full manic episodes. 20. What is the fear of spiders called? A) Zoophobia. B) Mysophobia. C) Arachnophoia. D) Agoraphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Arachnophoia. 21. Which scenario most suggests mania rather than depression? A) Feeling worthless, crying daily, hopeless outlook. B) Sleeping more, low energy, reduced appetite. C) Avoiding hobbies, withdrawing from social events. D) Staying up all night, rapid speech, reckless shopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Staying up all night, rapid speech, reckless shopping. 22. Dependent personality disorder A) Excessive need to be cared for, submissiveness, and fear of separation. B) A strong desire for independence and self-sufficiency. C) A tendency to avoid social interactions and relationships. D) An overwhelming need for control and dominance over others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive need to be cared for, submissiveness, and fear of separation. 23. Which of the following statements is true regarding stress and physical pain? A) Stress can manifest as physical pain without any physical injury. B) Physical pain always indicates a physical injury. C) Stress cannot cause physical pain. D) Stress only affects mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stress can manifest as physical pain without any physical injury. 24. What is a common symptom of social anxiety disorder? A) Fear of social situations. B) Excessive happiness. C) Impulsive behavior. D) Grandiosity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fear of social situations. 25. Which disorder is most likely to disrupt daily functioning? A) Severe schizophrenia. B) Mild anxiety. C) Normal grief. D) Seasonal sadness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Severe schizophrenia. 26. Symptoms:-preoccupied with bodily symptoms-fear of having disease or illness-can't be reassured by doctors A) Schizophrenia disorders. B) Conversion disorders. C) Hypochondriasis. D) Somatoform Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hypochondriasis. 27. If a child maintains eye contact with you then he/she is not autistic A) Always True. B) Always False. C) Not always-every child is different. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not always-every child is different. 28. Fear of entering an unfamiliar public place is: A) Specific phobia. B) Panic disorder. C) Social phobia. D) Agoraphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Agoraphobia. 29. Which statement reflects the compassionate view emphasized for psychological disorders? A) People with disorders choose their symptoms freely. B) A disorder is something a person has, not is. C) Episodes always indicate permanent pathology. D) Labels like schizophrenic accurately define identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A disorder is something a person has, not is. 30. What percentage of the U.S. population is estimated to meet the criteria for at least one anxiety disorder during their lifetime? A) 25%-30%. B) 30%-35%. C) 10%-15%. D) 20%-25%. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 25%-30%. 31. Children who face difficulty in going to school, being alone in a room, or leaving their parents are likely to suffer from ..... A) SAD. B) Social Phobia. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SAD. 32. A person suffering from ..... re-experiences a catastrophe in the form of flashbacks or nightmares. A) OCD. B) GAD. C) PTSD. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PTSD. 33. What technique is best for treating phobias? A) Systematic desensitization. B) Flooding. C) Thought stopping. D) Free association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Systematic desensitization. 34. What is the general term for behaviors that prevent a person from successfully adapting to new or stressful situations? A) Adaptive behavior. B) Maladaptive behavior. C) Healthy coping mechanisms. D) Positive reinforcement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Maladaptive behavior. 35. Which of the following disorders is NOT considered a schizophrenia spectrum disorder? A) Schizoaffective disorder. B) Autism spectrum disorder. C) Brief psychotic disorder. D) Delusional disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Autism spectrum disorder. 36. Mood disorders come from ..... A) A chemical imbalance. B) Social disorder. C) Anxiety. D) An excess of alcohol consumed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A chemical imbalance. 37. The classification of psychological disorders is done so that psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers are able to communicate with each other about the disorder. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. Which scenario best distinguishes atypical from disordered? A) Rare hair color with no impairment. B) Persistent distress impairing daily activities. C) Occasional anxiety during social events. D) Unconventional clothing choices in public. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persistent distress impairing daily activities. 39. Schizophrenia Causes A) A combination of genetic, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. B) Only genetic factors are responsible. C) Environmental factors alone cause schizophrenia. D) Brain chemistry is the sole cause of schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A combination of genetic, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. 40. What is Bipolar II Disorder? A) A mood disorder characterized by severe manic episodes and depressive episodes. B) A mood disorder characterized by hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, but no full-blown manic episodes. C) A personality disorder that involves extreme mood swings and impulsive behavior. D) A mood disorder that only involves depressive episodes without any manic or hypomanic episodes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A mood disorder characterized by hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, but no full-blown manic episodes. 41. One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ..... The question that we use to analyze this:Is the behavior considered abnormal? A) Dysfunction. B) Typicality. C) Distress. D) Deviance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Typicality. 42. What is a key difference between depression and bipolar disorder? A) Bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and mania, while depression primarily involves periods of low mood. B) Depression involves periods of mania, while bipolar disorder only involves periods of low mood. C) There is no difference between depression and bipolar disorder. D) Depression is caused by genetics, while bipolar disorder is caused by environmental factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and mania, while depression primarily involves periods of low mood. 43. Which of the following is considered a protective factor against psychological disorder? A) Exercise and diet, good sleep patterns, staying connected with family and friends. B) Poor sleep and substance abuse. C) Disorganised attachment. D) Impaired reasoning and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exercise and diet, good sleep patterns, staying connected with family and friends. 44. Edward really hates germs. He always seems worried about whether his hands are clean. He takes it to the extreme, going through the process of adding soap seven times when he washes his hands. What is he probably suffering from? A) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. C) Social Phobia. D) A Specific Phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. 45. What is cognitive therapy? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Development of multiple personalities. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Treatment involving altering negative thinking styles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Treatment involving altering negative thinking styles. 46. What distinguishes pathological anxiety from normal anxiety? A) It is excessive, persistent, and disproportionate to the actual threat. B) It occurs in response to real danger. C) It motivates adaptive behavior. D) It is short-lived and situational. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is excessive, persistent, and disproportionate to the actual threat. 47. Studies how biological, psychological, and social factors combine to interact and produce psychological disorders A) Medical model. B) Bio-psycho-social model. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bio-psycho-social model. 48. In communicating with patients and colleagues, why is standardized classification crucial for treatment? A) It prevents all misdiagnoses automatically. B) It replaces the need for clinical interviewing. C) It guarantees cure for all conditions. D) It enables shared understanding of the disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It enables shared understanding of the disorder. 49. What is the impact of an intense fear of spiders on the sufferer's life in order to be considered a psychological disorder? A) Positive impact. B) Significant negative impact. C) Minimal impact. D) No impact at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Significant negative impact. 50. ..... is defined as the CAUSE of a psychological disorder. A) Etiology. B) Insanity. C) Comorbidity. D) Culturally . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Etiology. 51. Which of the following is a common positive symptom of schizophrenia? A) Difficulty staying organized and focused. B) Reduced emotional expression. C) Hallucinations. D) Lack of motivation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hallucinations. 52. Why is atypical behavior alone insufficient for diagnosing a psychological disorder? A) Some atypical characteristics are unusual but not harmful or dysfunctional. B) Atypical behaviors are always culturally approved. C) Most atypical behaviors are learned through modeling. D) Atypical behavior must involve hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Some atypical characteristics are unusual but not harmful or dysfunctional. 53. What is the focus of the next chapter after the review of major psychological disorders? A) Understanding Biological Factors. B) Treating Psychological Disorders. C) Exploring Social Influences. D) Analyzing Genetic Predispositions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Treating Psychological Disorders. 54. Which of the following was not listed as a barrier to mental health treatment? A) Fears about treatment. B) Language. C) Being a member of the ethnic majority. D) Transportation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Being a member of the ethnic majority. 55. Which situation would NOT meet the APA criterion due to culturally approved responses? A) Avoiding social events for years without cause. B) Hallucinations linked to brain abnormalities. C) Persistent contamination fears disrupting work. D) Profound grief after a close family member's death. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Profound grief after a close family member's death. 56. Without a rational basis A) Atypical. B) Disturbing. C) Maladaptive. D) Unjustifiable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unjustifiable. 57. Phobia is defined as an irrational, persistent fear of an object, situation, or social activity. A) A temporary fear of heights. B) An intense and irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities. C) A general anxiety about social interactions. D) A fear that can be easily controlled. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An intense and irrational fear of specific objects, situations, or activities. 58. Scarlett often eats large amounts of food in a short period and then forces herself to vomit to avoid gaining weight. Which of the following behaviors is Scarlett exhibiting? A) Binge eating and purging. B) Obsessions and compulsions. C) Hallucinations and delusions. D) Grandiose delusions and distorted thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Binge eating and purging. 59. What type of phobia involves an irrational fear of social situations? A) Separation Anxiety Disorder. B) Agoraphobia. C) Social Phobia. D) Specific Phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social Phobia. 60. Brian is always worried about making a fool of himself because he always seems to have bad luck. He gets intensely anxious about situations where he might say something wrong or be scrutinized, like giving a presentation at work. What is he probably suffering from? A) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. B) Social Phobia. C) A Specific Phobia. D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 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