This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 22 (28 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which cognitive functions are most closely associated with the frontal lobes and often impaired in schizophrenia? A) Auditory pitch discrimination. B) Color vision saturation. C) Basic reflexive blinking. D) Planning and executing behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Planning and executing behavior. 2. Schizoaffective disorder is a ..... disorder. A) Personality. B) Anxiety. C) Psychotic. D) Mood. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Psychotic. 3. Which disorder is characterized by an inability to establish meaningful relationships, assuming social responsibilities and treating people as objects? A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. C) SAD. D) Major Depressive Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Antisocial Personality Disorder. 4. Why did public anxiety rise after the late-1990s publication on MMR and autism? A) Global vaccination rates increased sharply. B) High-profile media attention amplified controversy. C) Immediate scientific consensus supported the claim. D) Retraction reduced news coverage dramatically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) High-profile media attention amplified controversy. 5. Antidepressant drugs can be effective for people with Major Depressive Disorder because they raise the level of a single neurotransmitter called: A) Epinephrine. B) Glycogen. C) Dopamine. D) Serotonin. E) Norephinephrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Serotonin. 6. What are Phobias? A) An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that causes significant anxiety and avoidance behavior. B) A mild dislike or aversion to certain objects or situations. C) A general feeling of unease or discomfort in social situations. D) A temporary feeling of fear that goes away quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that causes significant anxiety and avoidance behavior. 7. Individuals such as ..... in Europe and ..... in North America helped to improve the conditions for the mentally ill. A) Sigmund Freud and Albert Bandura. B) Philippe Pinel and Dorthea Dix. C) Jeff Goldblum and Jennifer Lawrence. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Philippe Pinel and Dorthea Dix. 8. Borderline personality disorder A) A pattern of stability in interpersonal relationships and self-image. B) A pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity. C) A condition characterized by excessive self-confidence and assertiveness. D) A disorder that involves a lack of emotional responses and social withdrawal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity. 9. Which of the following is a dissociative disorder? A) Bipolar disorder. B) Amnesia. C) Borderline personality disorder. D) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Amnesia. 10. Anxiety disorders may result from amygdala hyperactivity & dysregulation of GABA. A) This is a psychodynamic explanation for anxiety disorders. B) This is a behavioral explanation for anxiety disorders. C) This is a neurobiological explanation for anxiety disorders. D) This is a cognitive explanation for anxiety disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This is a neurobiological explanation for anxiety disorders. 11. According to the biological model, an imbalance in the neurotransmitters can cause a problem in the normal functioning of the brain, leading to abnormal behavior. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Someone who experiences an unexpected need to escape their current life to restart has what disorder? A) Dissociative amnesia. B) Conversion. C) Somatization. D) Fugue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fugue. 13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of somatic symptom disorders? A) They may not be linked to a physical injury. B) They always have a clear medical explanation. C) They can be influenced by psychological factors. D) They involve physical symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They always have a clear medical explanation. 14. What therapy can help ease symptoms of those living with PTSD A) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. B) Support Groups. C) Exposure Therapy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 15. Benjamin has been experiencing a pattern of behavior and mental processes that cause him serious personal suffering and interfere with his ability to cope with everyday life. What is this condition called? A) Post-traumatic stress disorder. B) Psychological disorders. C) Catatonic stupor. D) Bipolar disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological disorders. 16. Who of the following does not support the humane and improved treatment of people with mental illness? A) Philippe Pinel. B) Medieval priests. C) Dorothea Dix. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Medieval priests. 17. Which of the following sentences uses the term 'psychological disorder' correctly? A) The psychological disorder was a popular fashion trend. B) The psychological disorder was a new dance move. C) The psychological disorder of the novel's protagonist was a metaphor for societal issues. D) The psychological disorder was a type of cuisine. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The psychological disorder of the novel's protagonist was a metaphor for societal issues. 18. What are positive symptoms of schizophrenia? A) Deficiency in speech content. B) Delusions and hallucinations. C) Lack of interest in social interactions. D) Inability to experience pleasure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusions and hallucinations. 19. Which of the following is an example of a psychological disorder? A) Temporary sadness after a breakup. B) Major depressive disorder. C) Feeling anxious before a test. D) Feeling stressed during exams. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Major depressive disorder. 20. Which is an example of an intrusion symptom in PTSD? A) Occasional daydreaming about vacations. B) Distressing flashbacks of the traumatic event. C) Persistent fear of future exams. D) General sadness after daily hassles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Distressing flashbacks of the traumatic event. 21. Which of the following is considered a precipitating risk factor for psychological disorders? A) Strong family support. B) Good coping skills. C) Chronic stress. D) Major life event such as job loss. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Major life event such as job loss. 22. For the past 8 months, Susan has had persistent and excessive bouts of anxiety. She is really anxious a lot of the time, but the reason for her anxiety is not something specific. What is she probably suffering from? A) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. C) A Specific Phobia. D) Social Phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. 23. Which feature is common to dissociative disorders listed in DSM-5? A) Metabolic rather than hormonal causes. B) Psychological rather than physical causes. C) Genetic rather than environmental causes. D) Viral rather than bacterial causes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological rather than physical causes. 24. Which communication feature fits ASD:children may echo speech by repeating another person's words immediately or after delays? A) Hyperverbal storytelling with rich imagery. B) Selective mutism in stressful contexts. C) Prosody modulation difficulties only. D) Echolalia, immediate or delayed repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Echolalia, immediate or delayed repetition. 25. In what way does Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) typically affect daily activities? A) It leads to enhanced social interactions. B) It increases job performance. C) It causes individuals to perform specific rituals repeatedly. D) It improves time management skills. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It causes individuals to perform specific rituals repeatedly. 26. A person in the manic phase may have A) Delusions about superior abilities. B) Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. C) More than two personalities. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Delusions about superior abilities. 27. Daniel has been severely restricting his food intake and refuses to eat, even though he is already underweight. What eating disorder might Daniel be experiencing? A) Bulimia. B) Binge Eating Disorder. C) Anorexia. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anorexia. 28. Station #4:Hoarded items can fill their home, making the space unlivable and ..... the individual. (Fill in the blank) A) Overwhelm. B) Relax. C) Entertain. D) Decorate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Overwhelm. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesArt Humanities QuizzesClass 12 QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 1Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 2Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 3Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 4Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 5Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 6Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 7Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books