This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 17 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. So different that it violates a norm A) Maladaptive. B) Unjustifiable. C) Disturbing. D) Atypical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Atypical. 2. Psychodynamic perspective A) A cognitive approach to understanding behavior. B) One of the seven psychological perspectives on psychological disorders. C) A behavioral method for treating anxiety disorders. D) A biological explanation for mood disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) One of the seven psychological perspectives on psychological disorders. 3. Which example best illustrates cultural expectations shaping judgments about abnormality? A) Using technical jargon in class lectures. B) Avoiding eye contact with strangers in Japan. C) Preferring early morning exercise routines. D) Eating spicy foods at every meal. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Avoiding eye contact with strangers in Japan. 4. What is the primary symptom of Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? A) Excessive and uncontrollable worry. B) Recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors. C) Flashbacks and nightmares about the traumatic event. D) Excessive happiness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flashbacks and nightmares about the traumatic event. 5. Treatment in psychiatry A) Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders. B) Emphasizes the importance of physical health in mental well-being. C) Relies solely on medication for effective management. D) Ignores the social and environmental factors affecting mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders. 6. Which of the following is a symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder? A) Excessive attention to detail. B) Impulsive behavior. C) Excessive social anxiety. D) Disregard for the rights of others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive attention to detail. 7. Abigail has been experiencing episodes where she eats large amounts of food in a short period and then forces herself to vomit afterward. As a result, she is suffering from dehydration and her tooth enamel is eroding. What type of eating disorder is Abigail most likely experiencing? A) Anorexia. B) Bulimia. C) Binge Eating. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bulimia. 8. How can Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) impact someone's daily life? A) It generally improves relationships. B) It leads to avoidance of places, people, and activities that remind them of the trauma. C) It increases personal motivation. D) It enhances memory recall. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It leads to avoidance of places, people, and activities that remind them of the trauma. 9. If I have a headache and run around telling everyone I have the plague, then I am demonstrating symptoms of what? A) Conversion Disorder. B) Hypochondrias. C) Generalized Anxiety. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hypochondrias. 10. Which observation by friends may indicate major depressive disorder? A) Temporary dislike of one social event. B) Complete abandonment of previously enjoyed activities. C) Occasional boredom with routine tasks. D) Brief pause in hobbies during travel. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Complete abandonment of previously enjoyed activities. 11. ADHD is most commonly diagnosed in which age group? A) Infants. B) Preschool children. C) School-aged children. D) Adults. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) School-aged children. 12. Which use distinguishes ICD from DSM in global practice? A) ICD reserved solely for experimental research. B) ICD mandates U.S.-only clinical applications. C) ICD widely used for clinical diagnosis internationally. D) ICD excludes mental health categories entirely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ICD widely used for clinical diagnosis internationally. 13. While grocery shopping, Grace suddenly experiences an intense fear and a strong desire to flee for no known reason. What type of anxiety disorder is Grace suffering from? A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. B) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. C) Panic Attack. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Panic Attack. 14. Hemophobia is the fear of A) Blood. B) Hair. C) Humans. D) Saliva. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Blood. 15. What is a characteristic of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions. C) Persistent belief contrary to reality. D) Inability to recall personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persistent, intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions. 16. The DSM-5 is the most recent edition and is mostly used by ..... to pay for treatment. A) Doctors. B) Insurance companies. C) Patients. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insurance companies. 17. Station #3:An example of a psychosomatic disorder is a tension ..... caused or exacerbated by mental factors like stress. A) Headache. B) Fracture. C) Infection. D) Allergy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Headache. 18. What clue on campus made you believe that students were obsessed with who would be crowned the Godby 2025 homecoming king and queen? A) Because we were playing Chiles High School. B) Because of the pep rally. C) The number of posters taped all over campus. D) Everyone was dressed up everyday. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The number of posters taped all over campus. 19. Recently at work, Ronan has taken to dressing in long metal armour, similar to a knight in the middle ages. Ronan is producing high quality work despite his appearance. According to the ..... approach, Ronan is behaving abnormally, while according to the ..... approach Ronan may be behaving normally. A) Statistical; functional. B) Functional; medical. C) Sociocultural; functional. D) Sociocultural; statistical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sociocultural; functional. 20. Someone who has delusions of persecution or conspiracy have what disorder? A) Paranoid Schizophrenia. B) Dissociative Amnesia. C) Fugue. D) Avoidant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paranoid Schizophrenia. 21. What phenomenon describes the tendency for people who have agreed to a small request to comply later with a larger request? A) Cognitive dissonance theory. B) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. C) Central route persuasion. D) Fundamental attribution error. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foot-in-the-door phenomenon. 22. You can have an episode of something but not the full blown disorder: A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 23. A person with a genetic mutation linked to depression experiences prolonged unemployment. Using the diathesis-stress model, what is the most plausible outcome? A) Lower risk due to economic hardship. B) Higher risk due to combined vulnerability. C) Immediate recovery without intervention. D) No change because stress is unrelated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Higher risk due to combined vulnerability. 24. Which of the following would constitute a safety behavior? A) Encountering a phobic stimulus in the company of other people. B) Avoiding a field where snakes are likely to be present. C) Avoiding eye contact. D) Worrying as a distraction from painful memories. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Avoiding eye contact. 25. Goutam is often seen as if he is talking to someone in the absence of anyone in reality. This is an example of: A) Auditory hallucination. B) Visual hallucination. C) Tactile hallucination. D) Gustatory hallucination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Visual hallucination. ← 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