This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 21 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 21 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Criticisms of Dissociative Identity Disorder include all of the following, EXCEPT: A) There is no evidence that humans can experience a divided consciousness. B) Symptoms of the disorder are most dramatic after the patient has begun therapy. C) In some countries, the disorder is nonexistent. D) Children who have endured extreme traumas, such as watching a parent's murder, do not develop the disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There is no evidence that humans can experience a divided consciousness. 2. In OCD, what are obsessions? A) Repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce anxiety. B) Recurring, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause anxiety or distress. C) Flashbacks of traumatic events. D) Irrational fears of specific objects or situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recurring, unwanted thoughts, urges, or images that cause anxiety or distress. 3. Before she leaves her house, Edith checks the locks on each door at least ten times. Such repetition of irrational actions is called a(n) ..... A) Obsession. B) Compulsion. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compulsion. 4. Which criterion is insufficient on its own to label behavior a psychological disorder? A) Persistent patterns across multiple settings. B) Evidence of dysfunction in mental systems. C) Clinically significant distress and impairment. D) Violation of cultural expectations alone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Violation of cultural expectations alone. 5. The psychological disorder associated with loss of reality is? A) Depression. B) Anxiety. C) Phobia. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Schizophrenia. 6. Lithium is most often used to treat: A) Bipolar disorder. B) ADHD. C) Schizophrenia. D) Anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bipolar disorder. 7. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of specific phobia? A) Social phobia. B) Natural environmental phobia. C) Situation phobia. D) Animal phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social phobia. 8. Cluster A Personality Disorders A) Odd or eccentric cluster, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders. B) Cluster of personality disorders characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior. C) Cluster of personality disorders characterized by anxious and fearful behavior. D) Cluster of personality disorders that includes narcissistic and borderline disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Odd or eccentric cluster, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders. 9. Which statement best distinguishes normal mood fluctuations from mood disorders? A) Normal moods are stable daily, mood disorders never change. B) Normal moods cause impairment, mood disorders rarely do. C) Normal moods never include sadness, mood disorders do. D) Normal moods shift with events, mood disorders are extreme. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Normal moods shift with events, mood disorders are extreme. 10. Those who are diagnosed with PTSD are at a higher risk of developing another mental illness. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Which statement best distinguishes obsessions from compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder? A) Obsessions are temporary habits; compulsions are rare behaviors. B) Obsessions are pleasant urges; compulsions are enjoyable rituals. C) Obsessions are external triggers; compulsions are passive reactions. D) Obsessions are intrusive thoughts; compulsions are repetitive acts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Obsessions are intrusive thoughts; compulsions are repetitive acts. 12. A patient with schizophrenia hears voices commenting on his actions ("You are eating too fast"). This is: A) Visual hallucination. B) Delusion of reference. C) Auditory hallucination. D) Thought broadcasting. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Auditory hallucination. 13. Depersonalization most closely involves which experience? A) Total loss of autobiographical memory. B) Intrusions of other identities. C) Detachment from external world. D) Detachment from one's self. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Detachment from one's self. 14. Suffering from more than one psychological disorder at the same time is known as A) Concomitant. B) Co-occurring. C) Concurrent. D) Comorbidity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comorbidity. 15. Julie is so alarmed by spiders and insects that she avoids most outdoor activities and even refuses to enter the basement of her own house alone. She appears to suffer from: A) Mood disorder. B) Phobia. C) Histrionic personality disorder. D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobia. 16. Social Anxiety disorder A) An anxiety disorder involving intense fear of social situations. B) A condition characterized by excessive happiness in social settings. C) A disorder where individuals avoid all forms of communication. D) A type of anxiety that only occurs in public speaking situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An anxiety disorder involving intense fear of social situations. 17. What is delusional disorder? A) Persistent belief contrary to reality without other schizophrenia symptoms. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Development of multiple personalities. D) Persistent belief in having a disease. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent belief contrary to reality without other schizophrenia symptoms. 18. If you put the symptoms of Bipolar I or II together with the symptoms of schizophrenia you would end up with this diagnosis. A) PTSD. B) Schizoaffective Dx. C) Schizoid Personality Dx. D) Dyslexia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Schizoaffective Dx. 19. Perpetuating risk factors A) Prevent the occurrence or recurrence of a psychological disorder. B) Inhibit recovery from a psychological disorder. C) Trigger a psychological disorder. D) Are triggered by trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inhibit recovery from a psychological disorder. 20. Which of the following best illustrates a compulsion? A) Mentally counting backward from 1, 000. B) Persistent fear of germs. C) Thoughts of harming a neighbor. D) Falsely believing that a spouse has been cheating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mentally counting backward from 1, 000. 21. Fred frequently breaks the law, disobeys rules at work and in his community, tells lies to his friends and colleagues, and uses other people for his own benefit without caring about their feelings. What does Fred have? A) Schizophrenia. B) Borderline personality disorder (BPD). C) Dissociative disorders. D) Antisocial personality disorders (ASPD). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Antisocial personality disorders (ASPD). 22. Which phenomenon involves compliance with a larger request after a smaller one? A) Attribution theory. B) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. C) Fundamental attribution error. D) Central route persuasion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. 23. What do SSRIs treat? A) Depression and anxiety. B) Schizophrenia only. C) Bipolar mania only. D) Panic attacks exclusively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Depression and anxiety. 24. Forrest's family is really worried. The other day he just got up, put on his shoes, and took off running. It took a week until they found him and he said that he didn't remember them and that he was actually named Dan and was a professional runner. What is he probably suffering from? A) Dissociative Fugue. B) Undifferentiated Type Schizophrenia. C) Dissociative Identity Disorder. D) Dissociative Amnesia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dissociative Fugue. 25. What is the impact of stigma on mental health? A) Stigma can lead to increased social support and understanding. B) Stigma can lead to discrimination, social isolation, and reluctance to seek help for mental health issues. C) Stigma has no effect on mental health. D) Stigma encourages individuals to openly discuss their mental health issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stigma can lead to discrimination, social isolation, and reluctance to seek help for mental health issues. 26. She hears whispers no one else can, and smiles at shadows during lunch break.Her classmates have stopped sitting near her, but she doesn't seem to notice. Which 4D's of Abnormality are depicted in the above case? A) Dangerous. B) Deviance. C) Distress. D) Dysfunctional. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dysfunctional. 27. Percentage of American adults suffering from a psychological disorder? A) 75%. B) 50%. C) 25%. D) 100%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 25%. 28. Why is treating individuals with ASPD challenging? A) They often resist or manipulate therapeutic efforts. B) They have a strong desire for treatment. C) They are highly cooperative. D) They show immediate improvement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They often resist or manipulate therapeutic efforts. 29. Which statement best defines a personality disorder in DSM-5? A) Enduring, inflexible patterns causing distress or impairment. B) Temporary mood shifts linked to situational stressors. C) Acute psychotic episodes with hallucinations and delusions. D) Biologically based illnesses resolving in childhood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enduring, inflexible patterns causing distress or impairment. 30. Select the incorrect descriptor of psychological disorders: A) Dangerous. B) Dissociative. C) Distressing. D) Deviant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dissociative. 31. Which repeated action is most commonly associated with body dysmorphic disorder? A) Constantly checking one's appearance in mirrors. B) Counting objects to prevent feared events. C) Rechecking appliances to reduce anxiety. D) Arranging items in perfect symmetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constantly checking one's appearance in mirrors. 32. What is the goal of descriptive diagnosis? A) To provide a clear picture of a patient's condition. B) To identify the underlying causes of a disorder. C) To classify mental health disorders. D) To recommend specific treatments for a disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide a clear picture of a patient's condition. 33. What is depersonalization? A) Inability to form attachment relationships. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Alteration in perception causing loss of sense of reality. D) Loss of memory of all personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alteration in perception causing loss of sense of reality. 34. Hoarding disorder A) Excessive fear of losing valuable possessions. B) Compulsive need to buy new items regardless of necessity. C) Inability to organize personal belongings effectively. D) Strong need to save items, causing distress when discarding them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Strong need to save items, causing distress when discarding them. 35. Which example illustrates a historical supernatural explanation for abnormal behavior? A) Diagnosing panic as a serotonin imbalance. B) Attributing frantic fits to demonic possession. C) Explaining delusions with cognitive schemas. D) Linking compulsions to operant conditioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Attributing frantic fits to demonic possession. 36. Binge Eating Disorders treatment can include: A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. B) Medications. C) Bariatric Surgery. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 37. A 25-year-old medical student washes his hands 50 times a day to "remove germs" though he knows it's irrational. Which statement is most accurate? A) He has an obsession but no compulsion. B) His behaviour is a delusion. C) His behaviour indicates hypochondriasis. D) He has a compulsion that reduces anxiety from obsessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He has a compulsion that reduces anxiety from obsessions. 38. Brain imaging often shows enlarged ventricles in schizophrenia. What does this imply about brain tissue? A) Increase of neuron density globally. B) Thickening of cortical surface. C) Expansion of white matter tracts. D) Loss of brain tissue in multiple regions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Loss of brain tissue in multiple regions. 39. People with borderline personality disorder often ..... A) Try to be the center of attention. B) Are shy and withdrawn. C) Are impulsive and unpredictable. D) Tend to accomplish goals through cruelty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are impulsive and unpredictable. 40. This is the ability to get along in the world and adapt to changing life experiences: A) Mental Health. B) Deviation. C) Exploration. D) Adjustment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adjustment. 41. Which outcome is commonly observed in severe hoarding disorder cases? A) Living spaces become unusable due to clutter. B) Compulsions are carried out for pleasure. C) Only valuable items are saved and organized. D) Symptoms resolve quickly without treatment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Living spaces become unusable due to clutter. 42. What is the main symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? A) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. B) Elevated energy and grandiosity. C) Intrusive obsessions. D) Recurrent panic attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. 43. Erikson divided the life span into ..... stages associated with ..... A) Eight; psychosocial crises. B) Six; moral development. C) Eight; physical development. D) Four; cognitive development. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eight; psychosocial crises. 44. Which statement best reflects current evidence on vaccines and autism? A) No causal link exists between vaccines and autism. B) Delaying vaccines prevents autism symptoms. C) MMR vaccine increases autism risk slightly. D) Vaccines cause autism in susceptible children. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No causal link exists between vaccines and autism. 45. Which of the following is NOT a common negative symptom of schizophrenia? A) Reduced emotional expression. B) Hallucinations. C) Lack of motivation. D) Difficulty with social functioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hallucinations. 46. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, which are ..... and/or compulsions, which are ..... A) Flashbacks; repetitive, distressing thoughts. B) Episodes of intense worry; erratic bodily movements. C) Repetitive, distressing thoughts; repetitive behaviors. D) Repetitive behaviors; distressing thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Repetitive, distressing thoughts; repetitive behaviors. 47. Which factor is emphasized as a biological contributor to some psychological disorders? A) Economic policy affecting employment rates. B) Classroom instruction improving coping skills. C) Cultural norms shaping social behavior. D) Neurotransmitter imbalances in synaptic activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Neurotransmitter imbalances in synaptic activity. 48. What are hallucinations in schizophrenia? A) Rigid adherence to rules. B) Seeing, hearing, or sensing things that aren't present. C) Persistent low mood. D) Sudden spikes of anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Seeing, hearing, or sensing things that aren't present. 49. Active listening A) A technique where the listener echoes and seeks clarification. B) A method of ignoring the speaker to focus on personal thoughts. C) A form of listening that involves multitasking. D) A style of listening that promotes judgment and criticism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A technique where the listener echoes and seeks clarification. 50. What is the main feature of OCD? A) Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). B) Alternating episodes of mania and depression. C) Persistent low mood and fatigue. D) Flashbacks after trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions). 51. From a learning perspective, why might compulsions persist despite being maladaptive? A) They are extinguished by nonuse. B) They lack any consequences at all. C) They are negatively reinforced repeatedly. D) They are punished by authority figures. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are negatively reinforced repeatedly. 52. In experimental research, the researcher manipulates the ..... variable in order to measure its effect on the ..... variable. A) Independent; dependent. B) Dependent; independent. C) Dependent; extraneous. D) Independent; extraneous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Independent; dependent. 53. If a person is a narcissist, obsessive-compulsive, or schizoid, they have a? A) Panic attack. B) Phobia. C) Personality disorder. D) Mania. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personality disorder. 54. Why is red hair described as atypical but not abnormal in the material? A) It indicates cognitive dysfunction. B) It violates cultural expectations. C) It is associated with severe distress. D) It is rare yet non-impairing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is rare yet non-impairing. 55. According to case study research, is it possible that identical twins living apart in 2 different households to have the same fears? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 56. The Godby Student Government Association (SGA) has planned a week of fun activities to celebrate Pink Week (Mon. 10/27-Fri. 10/31). What is the activity that is scheduled for Wednesday, 10/29? A) Dress as a rapper. B) Dress in a throwback outfit. C) Wear your Halloween Costume. D) Wear pink. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Wear pink. 57. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anxiety? A) Choking sensation. B) Heart palpitations. C) Malaise. D) Muscle tension. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Malaise. 58. What is the main focus of the cognitive model in understanding psychological disorders? A) Cognitive processes. B) Social influences. C) Cultural norms. D) Biological factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cognitive processes. 59. If you were to compare the MHI-5 scores for Victoria and the rest of Australia in 2019 and 2020, what would you be analyzing? A) The difference in mental health impacts of lockdowns between regions. B) The effect of age on mental health. C) The impact of physical health on mental health. D) The relationship between income and mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The difference in mental health impacts of lockdowns between regions. 60. What is antisocial personality disorder? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. 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