This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the "four D's" is not used to define abnormal behavior? A) Distress. B) Development. C) Danger. D) Deviance. E) Dysfunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Development. 2. A group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and behaviors. A) Schizophrenia. B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. C) Multiple-Personality Disorder. D) Social withdrawal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Schizophrenia. 3. What is the primary purpose of protective factors in mental health? A) To reduce the likelihood of developing a psychological disorder. B) To increase the risk of developing a psychological disorder. C) To perpetuate existing psychological disorders. D) To trigger the onset of psychological symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To reduce the likelihood of developing a psychological disorder. 4. Carol is unable to move her right arm. She has been to many different physicians trying to find out what is causing the problem and they can find nothing physically wrong with her. Carol may be suffering from A) Seasonal Affective Disorder. B) Conversion Disorder. C) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. D) Illness Anxiety Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conversion Disorder. 5. You can ..... fix personality disorders with medication. A) Always. B) Usually. C) Not. D) What, bruh?. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not. 6. He sat in the middle of the noisy party, laughing with everyone-but kept checking his phone like he was waiting for something.Which 4D's of abnormality can best describe the above situation? A) Dysfunctional. B) Distress. C) Deviance. D) Dangerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Distress. 7. People who strive for self-actualization A) Are interested only in themselves. B) Are always easy to get along with. C) Strive to express their individuality and maximize their potential. D) Form the majority of the population. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Strive to express their individuality and maximize their potential. 8. In this disorder, the person alternates between hopelessness of depression and overexcited and unreasonably optimistic state of mania. What is this called? A) Major Depressive Disorder. B) Panic Disorder. C) Anxiety Disorders. D) Bipolar Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bipolar Disorder. 9. While a psychologist is conducting an interview, they are also doing what to their client? A) Observing. B) Self-Reporting. C) Conducting psychological testing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Observing. 10. What is the significance of the DSM-5 in the context of psychological disorders? A) It is a treatment manual for psychological disorders. B) It provides diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders. C) It is a guide for psychological therapy techniques. D) It is a historical document on mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It provides diagnostic criteria for psychological disorders. 11. Which of the following is evidence of a possible biological cause of anxiety disorders? A) Anxiety seems to be related to especially stressful events, such as trauma. B) Even when raised in different families, identical twins sometimes have similar phobias. C) Young children can learn to be fearful by watching others. D) Infant monkeys learn to be fearful and anxious by watching older monkeys experience fearful situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even when raised in different families, identical twins sometimes have similar phobias. 12. What are mood disorders A) Schizophrenia. B) Marked disruptions in emotions. C) Anxiety. D) Milk and cookies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Marked disruptions in emotions. 13. Which scenario best illustrates the everyday, diffuse worrying typical of generalized anxiety disorder? A) Brief panic tied to specific phobias. B) Single traumatic flashback episode. C) Persistent worries about routine family safety. D) Occasional stress before major exams. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persistent worries about routine family safety. 14. What are the signs of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)? A) Unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. B) A strong desire to organize and keep things in order. C) Frequent mood swings and emotional instability. D) A tendency to avoid social situations and interactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce anxiety. 15. Create an MCQ on distinguishing conversion vs somatoform disorders: A) Physical symptoms with no organic basis responded best by physical exam could be conversion. B) Pain with physical basis = somatoform. C) Anxiety after trauma = conversion. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Physical symptoms with no organic basis responded best by physical exam could be conversion. 16. Charlotte is having a conversation with Daniel. Suddenly, Charlotte says, "Frankitz brankits in the green disk space. Neskowin? Indeed, the nest of the best in the rest of the hest." This quote best demonstrates a A) Hallucination. B) Delusion. C) Word salad. D) Reflection. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Word salad. 17. Mental health workers label behavior psychologically disordered when it is: A) Prejudicial, unconsciously motivated, ingenuine, and insane. B) Biologically based, unconsciously motivated, aggressive, and difficult to change. C) Selfish, habitual, and avoidable. D) Atypical, disturbing, maladaptive and unjustifiable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Atypical, disturbing, maladaptive and unjustifiable. 18. A maladaptive behavior is one that: A) Is destructive to yourself or others and inhibits a person to adjust to particular situations. B) Occurs without a rational basis. C) Is troublesome to other people. D) Is so different it violates a norm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is destructive to yourself or others and inhibits a person to adjust to particular situations. 19. Which of the following is a symptom of Antisocial Personality Disorder? A) Impulsive behavior. B) Excessive attention to detail. C) Excessive social anxiety. D) Disregard for the rights of others. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disregard for the rights of others. 20. Which statement reflects heritability evidence for panic disorder? A) No familial aggregation exists. B) Risk only in nonrelatives. C) Heritability estimated around 43%. D) Genes fully identified and mapped. E) Twin studies show zero concordance. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Heritability estimated around 43%. 21. Steve has been involved in a serious workplace accident. As a result, he has spent eight weeks in hospital and has received nine different surgeries on his badly broken leg. Steve has just been diagnosed with major depression.Steve's injury is a ..... factor affecting his mental health. A) Precipitating. B) Protective. C) Perpetuating. D) Predisposing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Precipitating. 22. The ..... perspective considers the interaction of cognitive, cultural, and genetic factors that contribute to a specific disorder. A) Medical. B) Biopsychosocial. C) Psychological. D) Sociocultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Biopsychosocial. 23. Mood disorders are disorders in which mood is severely disturbed. A) Disorders that primarily involve anxiety symptoms. B) Disorders that affect cognitive functions. C) Disorders related to physical health issues. D) Disorders characterized by severe mood disturbances. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disorders characterized by severe mood disturbances. 24. What are common treatments for psychological disorders? A) Psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication, and lifestyle changes. B) Surgery and physical therapy. C) Dietary supplements and herbal remedies. D) Electroconvulsive therapy and hypnosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication, and lifestyle changes. 25. The fear of leaving Walt Disney World on a very crowded night is an example of? A) Bipolarism. B) OCD. C) Agoraphobia. D) Mania. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agoraphobia. 26. A person experiencing blindness with no identifiable physical cause might be diagnosed with: A) Body Dysmorphic Disorder. B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. C) Conversion Disorder. D) Hypochondriasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Conversion Disorder. 27. In OCD, this word describes uncontrollable thoughts: A) Obsessions. B) Compulsions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessions. 28. What is the definition of mental disorder as behavior harmful to others? A) Behavior that causes emotional distress. B) Behavior that disrupts or endangers others. C) Behavior that is statistically rare. D) Behavior that deviates from cultural norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behavior that disrupts or endangers others. 29. What is defined as a psychological dysfunction associated with distress or impairment in functioning? A) Abnormal behavior. B) Normal behavior. C) Cultural behavior. D) Typical behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abnormal behavior. 30. Mia avoids going to birthday parties because she has courophobia. What is Mia afraid of? A) Clowns. B) Clouds. C) Crowds. D) Clothes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Clowns. 31. The ..... Factors Model notes that cognitive factors contribute to the psychological disorder. A) Psychological. B) Biological. C) Sociocultural. D) Biopsychosocial. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychological. 32. Abdul's girlfriend breaks up with him through text. This makes Abdul feel enraged. He throws his phone at the wall, breaking the phone. Is Abduls subjective feeling of anger high or low intensity? A) Low intensity. B) High intensity. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High intensity. 33. Nora always feels very anxious and scared whenever there is lightning and thunder during a storm. What is this fear called? A) Bees. B) Lightning + thunder. C) Ocean. D) Dinosaurs. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lightning + thunder. 34. What are the two main systems for classifying and diagnosing mental health disorders? A) DSM-5 and ICD-10. B) ICD-10 and DSM-6. C) DSM-4 and ICD-11. D) ICD-11 and DSM-5. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) DSM-5 and ICD-10. 35. In order to be classified as having major depressive disorder the person must have: A) At least 4 symptoms for 2 weeks. B) At least 3 symptoms for 4 weeks. C) At least 4 symptoms for 3 weeks. D) At least 2 symptoms for 3 weeks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) At least 4 symptoms for 2 weeks. 36. Psychological disorders are ..... defined. The normal in your social group or country may be defined differently elsewhere. A) Psychologically. B) Physiologically. C) Typically. D) Culturally. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Culturally. 37. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) A) Characterized by reliving a traumatizing or upsetting event in unwanted, recurring dreams and memories. B) A condition that involves excessive worry and fear about everyday situations. C) A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. D) An anxiety disorder that involves sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Characterized by reliving a traumatizing or upsetting event in unwanted, recurring dreams and memories. 38. Which of the following is not a psychotic spectrum disorder? A) Schizophreniform Disorder. B) Schizoactive Disorder. C) Schizophrenia. D) Delusional Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Schizoactive Disorder. 39. Neural imaging reveals structural abnormalities in a brain region tied to emotion regulation. Which interpretation aligns with the biological perspective? A) Abnormalities are irrelevant to mental health. B) Abnormalities guarantee a specific diagnosis. C) Abnormalities may contribute to certain disorders. D) Abnormalities only reflect social learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Abnormalities may contribute to certain disorders. 40. According to the diathesis-stress model, psychological disorders develop when: A) Stress alone overwhelms coping ability. B) Genetic vulnerability guarantees disorder. C) A predisposition interacts with environmental stressors. D) Learned behaviors are reinforced. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A predisposition interacts with environmental stressors. 41. What is the definition of mental disorder as emotional distress? A) Disrupting others' lives. B) Suffering from depression or anxiety. C) Breaking cultural standards. D) Being statistically rare. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suffering from depression or anxiety. 42. The type of learning that occurs when an organism's responding is influenced by the observation of others who are called models is A) Classical conditioning. B) Operant conditioning. C) Modeling. D) Observational learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Observational learning. 43. Simon experiences periods of extreme sadness followed by episodes of significantly elevated mood and energy levels. He doesn't sleep much during his 'up' phases and has made some impulsive decisions. Which disorder might Simon be displaying symptoms of? A) Major Depressive Disorder. B) Cyclothymic Disorder. C) Bipolar Disorder. D) Seasonal Affective Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bipolar Disorder. 44. What is the role of genetics in psychological disorders? A) Genetics only affects physical health, not mental health. B) Psychological disorders are solely caused by environmental factors. C) Genetics has no impact on psychological disorders. D) Genetics influences the likelihood of developing psychological disorders through hereditary factors and interactions with environmental influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetics influences the likelihood of developing psychological disorders through hereditary factors and interactions with environmental influences. 45. Avoiding social places after trauma primarily maintains PTSD by preventing what? A) Access to professional diagnosis. B) Exposure to positive distractions. C) Formation of new supportive relationships. D) Change in problematic appraisals and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change in problematic appraisals and memory. 46. Dissociative identity disorder A) A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. B) A condition where an individual experiences persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) A mental health disorder marked by excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life. D) A psychological condition involving a significant decline in cognitive function and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. 47. This category of disorder is most commonly seen in day to day life here at Avon High School: A) Mood Disorders. B) Anxiety Disorders. C) Personality Disorders. D) Somatoform Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anxiety Disorders. 48. What was a significant finding from the Rosenhan study on psychiatric hospitals? A) Hospitals could easily distinguish between real and fake patients. B) Non-disordered individuals were often misdiagnosed as disordered. C) All patients were treated with respect and dignity. D) Treatment methods were highly individualized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-disordered individuals were often misdiagnosed as disordered. 49. Unable to leave a familiar environment A) Panic disorder. B) Simple phobia. C) Agoraphobia. D) Obsession. E) Compulsion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agoraphobia. 50. Which statement best distinguishes fear from anxiety in everyday experience? A) Fear involves cautious future avoidance. B) Anxiety always indicates mental disorder. C) Fear is instantaneous to imminent threat. D) Anxiety is instantaneous to imminent threat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fear is instantaneous to imminent threat. 51. What are the common symptoms of panic disorder, and how are they different from regular anxiety? A) Panic disorder includes symptoms like rapid heartbeat and chest pain, unlike regular anxiety. B) Panic disorder is less intense than regular anxiety. C) Panic disorder only affects physical health, not mental health. D) Panic disorder is predictable and occurs at specific times. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Panic disorder includes symptoms like rapid heartbeat and chest pain, unlike regular anxiety. 52. What is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders? A) Having a high IQ. B) Living in a rural area. C) Being extroverted. D) Having a family history of anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Having a family history of anxiety. 53. ..... is a legal determination of the degree to which a person is responsible for his or her criminal behaviors. A) Etiology. B) Insanity. C) Comorbidity. D) Culturally . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insanity. 54. What is the focus of the bio-psycho-social model of disorder? A) Physical, mental, and social factors. B) Genetic, cognitive, and emotional factors. C) Biological, psychological, and social factors. D) Biological, environmental, and social factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological, psychological, and social factors. 55. Which of the following is NOT a type of anxiety disorder? A) Generalized anxiety disorder. B) Diabetes. C) Panic disorder. D) Phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diabetes. 56. Which guideline aligns with respectful language when discussing mental illness? A) Prefer technical terminology over empathy. B) Assume all anxious episodes are disorders. C) Use diagnostic labels as personal descriptors. D) Avoid identity-reducing labels for individuals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Avoid identity-reducing labels for individuals. 57. What does the ICD-10 include? A) Diagnostic codes for mental and behavioral disorders. B) Detailed descriptions and criteria for mental health disorders. C) Instructions on how to use the manual. D) Discussion of unclassified disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diagnostic codes for mental and behavioral disorders. 58. Schizophrenia includes which of the following symptoms? A) Delusions. B) Thought disorders. C) Hallucinations. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 59. What is paranoid personality disorder? A) Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Inability to recall personal information. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. 60. Fred breaks the law, disobeys rules, tells lies, and uses other people without regard for their feelings. What does Fred have? A) Dissociative disorders. B) Schizophrenia. C) Antisocial personality disorders (ASPD). D) Borderline personality disorder (BLPD). 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