This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 13 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 13 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A general response to a vague danger versus a response to a real danger, is the difference between? A) Mania and phobia. B) Anxiety and fear. C) Nervousness and calmness. D) Fast and slow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anxiety and fear. 2. Constant worry is a key feature of A) Panic attacks. B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. C) Social anxiety disorder. D) Generalized anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Generalized anxiety disorder. 3. Behavior that impairs an individual's abiity to function in everyday life? A) Maladaptivity. B) Emotional discomfort. C) Socially unacceptable behavior. D) Typicality. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maladaptivity. 4. Disorders can generally be classified as a deviation from: A) Normality. B) Reality. C) Education. D) Thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Normality. 5. Complaints of numerous unexplained physical symptoms align with: A) Somatoform disorders. B) Mood disorders. C) Personality disorders. D) Neurodevelopmental disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Somatoform disorders. 6. Meta-analysis A) A method to analyze data from a single research study. B) A statistical procedure that combines the results of many separate research studies to produce an overall or 'absolute' effect. C) A technique used to summarize qualitative data. D) A process of conducting experiments in a laboratory setting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A statistical procedure that combines the results of many separate research studies to produce an overall or 'absolute' effect. 7. What differentiates dissociative amnesia from ordinary forgetting? A) Occurs after sleep deprivation. B) Psychological trauma association. C) Always involves head injury. D) Improves with caffeine intake. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological trauma association. 8. What best defines a psychotic disorder? A) Impaired thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors. B) Temporary stress reactions. C) Exclusive memory deficits. D) Impaired mood regulation only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Impaired thoughts, perceptions, and behaviors. 9. Describe how stress can affect psychological health. A) It can improve memory. B) It can have a negative impact on mental health. C) It always leads to better sleep. D) It increases immune system strength. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can have a negative impact on mental health. 10. Cognitive Perspective A) Emphasizes the role of maladaptive thinking patterns in causing psychological disorders. B) Focuses on the influence of unconscious motives on behavior. C) Highlights the importance of social interactions in shaping personality. D) Examines the biological basis of mental health issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasizes the role of maladaptive thinking patterns in causing psychological disorders. 11. Based on the findings, what could you predict about the MHI-5 scores for Victoria and the rest of Australia in 2021? A) The scores for Victoria would likely be lower than those for the rest of Australia. B) The scores for Victoria would be higher than those for the rest of Australia. C) The scores would be identical for both regions. D) The scores would not be affected by lockdowns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The scores for Victoria would likely be lower than those for the rest of Australia. 12. True or False:Labeling disorders can have negative effects on individuals with mental illness. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. Which axis on the DSM is used to describe developmental disorders and chronic personality disorders? A) Axis I. B) Axis II. C) Axis III. D) Axis IV. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Axis II. 14. What does the DSM-5 provide? A) A standardized framework for diagnosing mental health problems. B) Statistics on the prevalence of mental health disorders. C) Recommendations for reducing the burden of mental disorders. D) Descriptions of the underlying causes of mental disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A standardized framework for diagnosing mental health problems. 15. What are dissociative disorders A) Problems with memory, identity, emotion, perception, behavior and sense of self. B) Going on vacation. C) Mood swings. D) Depression. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Problems with memory, identity, emotion, perception, behavior and sense of self. 16. The feelings of detachment of one's mental processes or body is called? A) Somatization. B) Dissociation. C) Depersonalization. D) Agoraphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Depersonalization. 17. What does Wakefield's harmful dysfunction model emphasize? A) A breakdown of internal mechanisms that results in harm or impairment. B) Cultural disapproval as the primary criterion for disorder. C) Genetic inheritance as the sole cause of psychopathology. D) Subjective distress without functional impairment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A breakdown of internal mechanisms that results in harm or impairment. 18. Which scenario best illustrates social contagion in the context of dancing mania? A) Witnessing others dance uncontrollably triggers similar behavior. B) A toxin uniformly affects all villagers simultaneously. C) A town bans music but citizens continue practicing. D) A priest orders a dance as penance for transgressions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Witnessing others dance uncontrollably triggers similar behavior. 19. Characateristics of Autism include A) Social and communication differences. B) Sensory, motor and cognitive differences. C) Emotional vulnerability, medical or biological differences and restricted patterns of behavior. D) All are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All are true. 20. Which axis on the DSM looks at social relations, occupational functioning, and use of leisure time? A) Axis I. B) Axis II. C) Axis IV. D) Axis V. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axis V. 21. Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders Characteristics A) Presence of obsessions and compulsions. B) Lack of interest in activities. C) Excessive energy and motivation. D) Inability to focus on tasks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presence of obsessions and compulsions. 22. True physical symptoms because of psychological stress are called? A) Malingering. B) Depression. C) Somatization. D) Dissociation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Somatization. 23. What are Compulsions? A) Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules. B) A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear. C) A therapeutic technique used to treat depression and anxiety. D) A form of cognitive distortion where a person believes they have no control over their thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules. 24. A disorder recognized only within a specific culture and often treated with folk remedies is known as: A) A medical disorder. B) A psychosomatic illness. C) A culture-bound syndrome. D) A personality disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A culture-bound syndrome. 25. How does the use of psychological disorders in literature enhance the reader's understanding of the plot? A) By providing a deeper insight into the character's mind and actions. B) By confusing the reader with irrelevant details. C) By adding unnecessary complexity to the story. D) By detracting from the main storyline. 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