This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 14 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ASCH Conformity Test A) A test to measure individual intelligence. B) An experiment by Solomon Asch to see if people would conform to a group's wrong answer. C) A psychological assessment for personality traits. D) A method to evaluate memory retention. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An experiment by Solomon Asch to see if people would conform to a group's wrong answer. 2. Antisocial personality disorder is characterised by a tendency to appear calm and charming, but this is typically superficial. A person with antisocial personality disorder is likely to: A) Be reliable and focused on others. B) Have a large amount of respect for others and be unreliable. C) Be unreliable but full of love and affection. D) Be unreliable and self-centred. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Be unreliable and self-centred. 3. True or False:The discovery of the syphilis germ helped doctors realize mental illness had physical causes A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 4. Which statement best illustrates classical conditioning in PTSD after a plane crash? A) Fear when hearing any loud music. B) Extreme fear when seeing or hearing airplanes. C) Relief when watching aviation documentaries. D) Calmness when visiting crowded airports. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Extreme fear when seeing or hearing airplanes. 5. Bob suffers from schizophrenia. He made the statement, "can't up the often already Jamie sandwich." This would be a sign called: A) Hallucination. B) Catatonia. C) Word salad. D) Delusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Word salad. 6. What is the primary focus of the DSM? A) Descriptive categories for mental disorders. B) Economic factors affecting diagnosis. C) Legal definitions of insanity. D) Cultural standards of behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Descriptive categories for mental disorders. 7. Many people with panic disorder also have which of the following? A) Zoophobia. B) Agoraphobia. C) Claustrophobia. D) Arachnaphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agoraphobia. 8. Major Depressive disorder A) A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. B) A condition characterized by excessive energy and euphoria. C) A disorder that leads to compulsive behaviors and anxiety. D) A mental health condition that causes memory loss and confusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. 9. Design a symptom that shows both hallucination + delusion in a case of schizophrenia. A) Smelling threats, believing poison in food. B) Feeling sad, believing they fail. C) Forgetting tests, not studying. D) Feeling hungry, eating too much. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Smelling threats, believing poison in food. 10. Which set of symptoms would most strongly support a diagnosis when present alongside pervasive worry for most days over six months? A) Auditory hallucinations, disorganized speech, apathy. B) Difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, irritability. C) Seasonal mood swings, increased appetite, hypersomnia. D) Compulsive handwashing, checking, hoarding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Difficulty concentrating, muscle tension, irritability. 11. What is a common characteristic of somatic symptom disorder? A) Social withdrawal. B) Compulsive behaviors. C) Severe mood swings. D) Physical symptoms without a medical cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Physical symptoms without a medical cause. 12. Why is typicality an imperfect way to identify psychological disorders? A) Most behaviors are typical. B) Unusual behavior is always abnormal. C) Lifestyles can vary widely without being disordered. D) Typical behaviors are always healthy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lifestyles can vary widely without being disordered. 13. According to estimates in the presentation, approximately how many adults experience a psychological disorder at some point? A) 1 out of 10. B) 1 out of 8. C) 1 out of 4. D) 1 out of 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 out of 4. 14. Researchers suggest that the development of autism is rooted in A) Genetics and Very Early Brain Development. B) Low Immunity. C) Vaccines. D) Traumatic Brain Injury. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Genetics and Very Early Brain Development. 15. What is schizophrenia A) Playing outside. B) Eating cake. C) Is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. D) You talking to your best friend. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. 16. Which term describes the tendency for observers to underestimate the impact of the situation and overestimate the impact of personal disposition? A) Attribution theory. B) Fundamental attribution error. C) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. D) Cognitive dissonance theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fundamental attribution error. 17. Which of the following is an example of emotional distress? A) Watching TV for hours. B) Being a math genius. C) Collecting ceramic pigs. D) Depression and anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Depression and anxiety. 18. DSM-V is a widely used system for: A) Classifying psychological disorders. B) Identifying the causes of psychological abnormality. C) Distinguishing sanity from insanity. D) Treating depression. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Classifying psychological disorders. 19. Which of the following best describes a predisposing risk factor for psychological disorders? A) Experiencing a traumatic event. B) Having a family history of mental illness. C) Substance abuse. D) Participating in regular exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Having a family history of mental illness. 20. The letters in the abbreviation DSM-5 stand for ..... A) Diseases and Statistics Manual of Medicine. B) Diagnosable Standards Manual of Mental Disorders. C) Diseases and Symptoms Manual of Mental Disorders. D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 21. What is Bipolar I Disorder? A) A mood disorder characterized by manic episodes that last at least one week, often accompanied by depressive episodes. Mania significantly impairs functioning. B) A type of anxiety disorder that involves excessive worry and fear. C) A personality disorder marked by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships. D) A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions and hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mood disorder characterized by manic episodes that last at least one week, often accompanied by depressive episodes. Mania significantly impairs functioning. 22. Dream Interpretation A) A technique for analyzing dreams to uncover unconscious drives and conflicts. B) A method for improving memory retention through visualization. C) A cognitive behavioral approach to address anxiety disorders. D) A strategy for enhancing creativity through free association. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A technique for analyzing dreams to uncover unconscious drives and conflicts. 23. The reduced self-control of impulsive murderers is most closely related to reduced brain activity in their ..... lobes. A) Frontal. B) Occipital. C) Temporal. D) Parietal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Frontal. 24. The events of military combat, a physical assault, or surviving a natural disaster can cause what psychological disorder? A) PORS. B) SCAT. C) PTSD. D) LIFE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PTSD. 25. Extensive but selective memory loss (without organic cause) is known as: A) Depersonalization. B) Dissociative amnesia. C) Identity disorder. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dissociative amnesia. ← PreviousNext →Related 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 8Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 9Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books