This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. To diagnosis a Binge Eating Disorder, the episodes must occur at least ..... a week for ..... months by a qualified medical doctor or psychiatrist. A) Once, three. B) 3 times, two. C) 7 times, four. D) 9 times, five. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Once, three. 2. Recurrent anxiety attacks and physical symptoms without a disease is a feature of: A) Conversion disorder. B) Panic disorder. C) Hypochondriasis. D) Mood disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hypochondriasis. 3. Panic Attacks A) A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. B) A prolonged feeling of sadness and hopelessness. C) A state of heightened alertness and anxiety in response to a perceived threat. D) A temporary feeling of nervousness before a public speaking event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. 4. Which of the following is a potential treatment option for ADHD? A) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. B) Antidepressants. C) Antipsychotics. D) Antibiotics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. 5. What is the definition of a psychological disorder according to the American Psychiatric Association? A) A condition that is always associated with physical illness. B) Any deviation from cultural norms. C) Any behavior that is atypical and distressful. D) A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior. 6. Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders can be diagonsed and treated? A) Taijin-kyosfusho. B) The DSM. C) The medical model. D) The biospcyosocial approach. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The medical model. 7. How do mood disorders differ from anxiety disorders? A) Mood disorders are solely related to physical health. B) Mood disorders involve emotional state disturbances, while anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry. C) Anxiety disorders are characterized by mood swings. D) Mood disorders only affect children and teenagers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mood disorders involve emotional state disturbances, while anxiety disorders involve excessive fear or worry. 8. Persistent depressive disorder A) A disorder characterized by episodes of mania and depression. B) A disorder in which people experience a depressed mood on more days than not for at least two years. (Formerly called dysthymia.). C) A temporary state of sadness that lasts for a few days. D) A disorder that involves excessive energy and euphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A disorder in which people experience a depressed mood on more days than not for at least two years. (Formerly called dysthymia.). 9. ..... behaviors are behaviors or actions that run counter to what is in one's own best interest. A) Abnormal. B) Typical. C) Maladaptive. D) Etiology. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maladaptive. 10. Delusions A) False beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur, that may accompany psychotic disorders. B) A type of mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness. C) A cognitive disorder that affects memory and thinking skills. D) A personality disorder marked by unstable moods and behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur, that may accompany psychotic disorders. 11. The DSM-V does not: A) Include a classification for personality disorders. B) Explain the causes of the various psychological disorders. C) Include a very broad range of psychological disorders. D) Provide systematic guidelines for diagnosing psychological disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Explain the causes of the various psychological disorders. 12. What is the primary purpose of the DSM-5? A) To diagnose psychological disorders. B) To provide therapy techniques. C) To measure intelligence. D) To prescribe medications. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To diagnose psychological disorders. 13. What is the primary purpose of the DSM-V? A) To provide standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. B) To provide treatment guidelines for mental disorders. C) To research the causes of mental disorders. D) To provide a legal definition of mental illness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. 14. Which description best defines posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A) A disorder following exposure to extreme trauma. B) A mood disorder without external triggering events. C) A psychotic disorder marked by hallucinations only. D) A personality disorder caused by long-term habits. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A disorder following exposure to extreme trauma. 15. Which cognitive account explains worry in generalized anxiety disorder as a strategy to avoid powerful negative emotions? A) Worry as emotional avoidance. B) Worry as memory enhancement. C) Worry as physiological training. D) Worry as social reinforcement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Worry as emotional avoidance. 16. Dr. Anastasia believes that major depressive disorder is caused by an over-secretion of cortisol. His view on the cause of major depressive disorder reflects a ..... perspective. A) Psychological. B) Supernatural. C) Biological. D) Diathesis-stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological. 17. Which symptom commonly accompanies social anxiety disorder? A) Blushing when interacting with others. B) Sweating during high temperatures. C) Sneezing in dusty environments. D) Yawning during long lectures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blushing when interacting with others. 18. Reckless disregard for safety of self or others. A) Narcissistic PD. B) Schizotypal PD. C) Borderline PD. D) Antisocial PD. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Antisocial PD. 19. Specific phobia A) An anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation. B) A general feeling of unease or apprehension about the future. C) A condition characterized by excessive worry about various aspects of life. D) A fear of social situations that may lead to embarrassment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation. 20. Symptoms of major depression occur daily and last most of the day. A) Symptoms last for a few hours each day. B) Symptoms last most of the day for at least two weeks. C) Symptoms occur sporadically throughout the week. D) Symptoms last for less than a week. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Symptoms last most of the day for at least two weeks. 21. OCD may serve as a defense mechanism against unconscious, unacceptable impulses. A) Psychodynamic perspective. B) Behavioral perspective. C) Biological perspective. D) Humanistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychodynamic perspective. 22. The biological model of abnormal behavior attributes mental illness to: A) Early childhood trauma. B) Faulty thinking. C) Genetic and neurological factors. D) Learning history. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Genetic and neurological factors. 23. What is the primary focus of the humanistic-existential model in understanding psychological disorders? A) Biological factors. B) Cognitive processes. C) Social influences. D) Personal growth and self-actualization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Personal growth and self-actualization. 24. Which disorder involves recurrent, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety? A) Panic Disorder. B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. C) Social Anxiety Disorder. D) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. 25. Which of the option that is not belong to psychological treatment? A) Group. B) Behavioral. C) Humanistic. D) Psychosurgery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Psychosurgery. 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