This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 12 > Art Humanities > Psychology > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 9 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 9 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Autism Spectrum Disorder A) A severe developmental disability impairing communication and social interaction. B) A type of learning disability that affects reading skills. C) A mental health condition characterized by mood swings. D) A physical disability that limits mobility. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A severe developmental disability impairing communication and social interaction. 2. What is the main characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder? A) Extreme happiness. B) Frequent panic attacks. C) Lack of emotion. D) Excessive and uncontrollable worry. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Excessive and uncontrollable worry. 3. Which view of mental illnesses integrates biological and psychosocial factors to predict the likelihood of a disorder? A) Diathesis-biology model. B) The supernatural model. C) The biological model. D) Diathesis-stress model. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diathesis-stress model. 4. Which learning pathway is proposed for acquisition of phobias involving pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus? A) Classical conditioning. B) Operant modeling. C) Cognitive restructuring. D) Observational reinforcement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Classical conditioning. 5. Cognitive Dissonance Theory A) A theory that suggests we seek pleasure and avoid pain. B) A theory that explains how we make decisions based on emotions. C) Theory suggests that we act in a way to reduce our discomfort or dissonance when we feel two of our thoughts are inconsistent. D) A theory that states our behavior is influenced by social norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Theory suggests that we act in a way to reduce our discomfort or dissonance when we feel two of our thoughts are inconsistent. 6. Someone who has high anxiety, mild schizophrenia, and has difficulty concentrating has what disorder? A) Obsessive-compulsive. B) Schizoid. C) Paranoid. D) Schizotypal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Schizotypal. 7. What determines whether a behavior is considered a psychological disorder? A) The level of social support. B) The individual's cultural background. C) The frequency of occurrence in a population. D) The extent to which it causes distress and dysfunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The extent to which it causes distress and dysfunction. 8. What are the symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder? A) Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, and social withdrawal. B) Increased energy, excessive happiness, and social engagement. C) Frequent headaches, stomach aches, and skin rashes. D) Heightened sense of self-worth, increased motivation, and improved concentration. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, and social withdrawal. 9. What is schizophrenia characterized by? 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. 10. Multiple disorder is also known as A) Dissociative amnesia. B) Dissociative identity disorder. C) Depersonalisation. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dissociative identity disorder. 11. According to the medical model, psychological disorders are A) Sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and cured. B) Maladaptive responses to a troubling environment. C) Purely imaginary symptoms of distress. D) Learned habits that need to be extinguished. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sicknesses that need to be diagnosed and cured. 12. Genetic predisposition or hereditary susceptibility to a disorder A) Biological. B) Psychological. C) Social. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Biological. 13. One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ..... The question that we use to analyze this:Is the behavior interfering with daily life? A) Deviance. B) Dysfunction. C) Distress. D) Typicality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dysfunction. 14. What did Galen develop that linked mental functioning to imbalances in bodily fluids? A) Moral therapy. B) Behavioral model. C) Electric Shock Therapy. D) Humoral theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Humoral theory. 15. A patient believes that the Prime Minister waves specifically at him every time he appears on TV. This is an example of: A) Delusion of grandeur. B) Delusion of persecution. C) Delusion of reference. D) Hallucination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delusion of reference. 16. What do we use to diagnosis and classify disorders? A) Trained professionals (psychologist and counselors) do it. B) The DSM-5. C) Research Papers. D) Intuition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The DSM-5. 17. Which statement best reflects the modern understanding of psychological disorders presented in the slides? A) All disorders can be cured. B) Disorders are purely biological. C) Some disorders can be managed rather than cured. D) Cultural acceptance does not affect diagnosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Some disorders can be managed rather than cured. 18. According to psychoanalytic theory, anxiety disorders are the result of A) Repressed childhood urges that surface abnormally. B) The overwhelming of the ego by the urges of the id. C) The failure to achieve individuation. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repressed childhood urges that surface abnormally. 19. What is catatonic immobility? A) Disturbance of motor behavior with motionlessness. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Inability to recall personal information. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disturbance of motor behavior with motionlessness. 20. Why does someone with OCD do repetitive behaviors? A) To pass time. B) Out of habit without any specific reason. C) To relieve anxiety or distress. D) Because of a physical condition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To relieve anxiety or distress. 21. What is the danger of diagnostic labels according to critics? A) They can lead to stigmatization and overlook other explanations. B) They are only relevant to legal judgments. C) They provide reassurance to individuals. D) They help clinicians treat disorders effectively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They can lead to stigmatization and overlook other explanations. 22. A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors is called A) A psychological disorder. B) Psychopathology. C) A psychiatric disease. D) Mental etiology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A psychological disorder. 23. Characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts, which become obsessions. Sometimes accompanied by actions A) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). B) Phobias. C) Panic Attacks. D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). 24. Which of the following is a symptom of schizotypal personality disorder? A) Lack of empathy. B) Impulsive and reckless behavior. C) Odd beliefs or magical thinking. D) Excessive social anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Odd beliefs or magical thinking. 25. Generalized anxiety disorder is highly comorbid with which categories of disorders? A) Mood disorders and other anxiety disorders. B) Somatic and dissociative disorders. C) Psychotic and neurodevelopmental disorders. D) Substance use and eating disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mood disorders and other anxiety disorders. 26. What describes a path of attitude change focusing on arguments? A) Central route persuasion. B) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. C) Cognitive dissonance theory. D) Attribution theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central route persuasion. 27. What is anxiety disorders A) Putting your head between your legs. B) Repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes. C) Breathing in and out really fast. D) Crying. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Repeated episodes of sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes. 28. ..... is the occurrence of TWO OR MORE disorders at the same time. A) Etiology. B) Insanity. C) Comorbidity. D) Culturally . Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Comorbidity. 29. Culture-Bound Symptoms A) Symptoms that are universal across all cultures. B) Symptoms specific to certain cultures (e.g., TKS in Japan or 'ataque de nervios' in Latin cultures). C) Symptoms that are only psychological in nature. D) Symptoms that are caused by environmental factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Symptoms specific to certain cultures (e.g., TKS in Japan or 'ataque de nervios' in Latin cultures). 30. What disorder does Kevin have in the movie "Split" ? A) OCD. B) ADHD. C) DID. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) DID. 31. What is the focus of distress and dysfunction in determining psychological disorders? A) The extent to which the behavior is unusual. B) The extent to which the behavior is accepted in society. C) The extent to which the behavior causes distress and dysfunction to the individual. D) The extent to which the behavior is maladaptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The extent to which the behavior causes distress and dysfunction to the individual. 32. True or False:Research shows that landlords are about as likely to rent an apartment to a person with mental illness as they are to people who weren't A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 33. A patient feels TV anchors are sending coded messages about his future through news bulletins. This is: A) Delusion of persecution. B) Delusion of reference. C) Thought broadcasting. D) Grandiose delusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusion of reference. 34. What happens during operant conditioning? A) An individual learns to associate a behavior with faulty thought processes. B) An individual learns to associate a behavior with its consequence. C) An individual learns to disassociate himself from a stimulus. D) An individual learns to associate two stimuli. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An individual learns to associate a behavior with its consequence. 35. Why do researchers caution against inferring causation from brain imaging findings in OCD? A) Imaging always misidentifies active regions. B) Imaging lacks any spatial resolution. C) Correlational relationships cannot prove causation. D) Only animal brains can be imaged reliably. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Correlational relationships cannot prove causation. 36. What is the focus of the American Law Institute Test? A) Moral and cognitive incapacity of an individual. B) Cognitive and volitional incapacity of an individual. C) Cognitive and moral incapacity of an individual. D) Moral incapacity and volition of an individual. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Moral incapacity and volition of an individual. 37. Which of the following authors is known for exploring psychological disorders in their works? A) Dan Brown. B) J.K. Rowling. C) Sylvia Plath. D) Agatha Christie. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sylvia Plath. 38. Smelling an unpleasant odor when none exists describes a(n): A) Auditory hallucination. B) Tactile hallucination. C) Olfactory hallucination. D) Gustatory hallucination. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Olfactory hallucination. 39. Depressive Disorders A) Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. B) A condition marked by excessive energy and euphoria. C) A disorder involving extreme mood swings between highs and lows. D) A mental health issue characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. 40. A person is diagnosed with major depression when he or she has at least how many of the 9 major symptoms? A) 5. B) 2. C) 3. D) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 41. What is an immobile, expressionless, coma-like state associated with schizophrenia called? A) Panic attack. B) Bipolar. C) Catatonic stupor. D) Personality disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Catatonic stupor. 42. What is one problem with defining mental disorder as a violation of cultural standards? A) It does not consider emotional distress. B) Cultural standards vary across societies. C) It is not relevant to legal judgments. D) It ignores self-destructive behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cultural standards vary across societies. 43. This is a general feeling of dread or uneasiness. This can be a motivator to accomplish tasks, but if too controlling of one's actions it could also indicate a problem: A) PTSD. B) OCD. C) Panic. D) Anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Anxiety. 44. Anxiety, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia are examples of? A) Psychological distressors. B) Psychological disorders. C) Psychological motivators. D) Psychological disturbances. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological disorders. 45. How long do the symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) have to last for it to be classified as PTSD? A) 6 months. B) A month. C) 2 weeks. D) A year. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A month. 46. What is the definition of a psychological disorder according to the APA? A) A condition characterized by genetic and emotional disturbances. B) A condition characterized by social and emotional disturbances. C) A condition characterized by physical and emotional disturbances. D) A condition characterized by cognitive and emotional disturbances. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A condition characterized by cognitive and emotional disturbances. 47. Scarlett has been experiencing alternating periods of deep sadness and overexcited hyperactivity. What term is used to describe this mood disorder? A) Dysthymia. B) Cyclothymic Disorder. C) Bipolar Disorder. D) Major Depressive Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bipolar Disorder. 48. When a person has persistent fears of unfamiliar situations, it is known as: A) Social phobia. B) Agoraphobia. C) Specific phobia. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agoraphobia. 49. Which of the following is NOT a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A) Avolition. B) Delusion. C) Alogia. D) Flat affect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusion. 50. Maya has been struggling with bulimia. Which of the following might be true about her? A) She doesn't participate in sports. B) She quickly begins to look very different. C) She may use laxatives or diuretics to lose weight. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She may use laxatives or diuretics to lose weight. 51. Which diagnostic classification description is correct? A) Axis I-Global assessment of functioning. B) Axis II-General medical condition. C) Axis III-Clinical disorders. D) Axis IV-Psychological and environmental problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axis IV-Psychological and environmental problems. 52. What does the text suggest about the universality of psychological disorders? A) Psychological disorders are the same in every culture. B) There is no universal definition of psychological disorder. C) Psychological disorders are only present in Western societies. D) All psychological disorders are universally recognized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is no universal definition of psychological disorder. 53. Maladaptive Thought Patterns A) Positive, rational ways of thinking that enhance emotional well-being. B) Negative, distorted, or irrational ways of thinking that contribute to emotional and behavioral problems. C) Constructive thought patterns that promote healthy behaviors. D) Realistic thinking that leads to effective problem-solving. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative, distorted, or irrational ways of thinking that contribute to emotional and behavioral problems. 54. Autism is more prevalent in A) Females. B) Males. C) Older females. D) None are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Males. 55. A person feels detached from his body, like watching himself in a movie. He fears he may not exist. This best fits: A) Schizophrenia. B) Dissociative fugue. C) Depersonalisation disorder. D) Derealisation disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Depersonalisation disorder. 56. Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD ..... A) Are reduced if people are asked to view photos of stimuli that trigger the symptoms. B) Are triggered by low levels of stress hormones. C) Are similar to the symptoms of panic disorder. D) Are related to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Are related to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex. 57. What concept is central to humanistic therapy? A) Operant conditioning. B) Cognitive distortions. C) Systematic desensitization. D) Unconditional positive regard. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Unconditional positive regard. 58. How are mental disorders primarily organized in the DSM-V? A) By age of onset. B) By diagnostic criteria and related factors. C) By treatment success rate. D) By genetic information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By diagnostic criteria and related factors. 59. Fill in the blank:An example of a psychosomatic disorder mentioned in the passage is ..... A) Fracture. B) Diabetes. C) Tension headache. D) Influenza. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Tension headache. 60. Which phrase best captures a core element of the American Psychiatric Association's definition of a psychological disorder? A) Transient mood shifts without impairment. B) Clinically significant disturbance in functioning. C) Culturally unusual behavior without distress. D) Occasional odd thoughts with no dysfunction. 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