This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 22 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 22 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Bipolar I A) A type of bipolar disorder characterized by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that immediate hospital care is needed. B) A mood disorder that involves episodes of depression and anxiety but not mania. C) A condition where individuals experience extreme mood swings but do not meet the criteria for bipolar disorder. D) A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A type of bipolar disorder characterized by manic episodes that last at least 7 days, or by manic symptoms that are so severe that immediate hospital care is needed. 2. What disorder does Kevin have in the movie "Split" ? A) OCD. B) ADHD. C) Schizophrenia. D) DID. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) DID. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. What happens during operant conditioning? A) An individual learns to associate a behavior with faulty thought processes. B) An individual learns to associate two stimuli. C) An individual learns to disassociate himself from a stimulus. D) An individual learns to associate a behavior with its consequence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An individual learns to associate a behavior with its consequence. 7. Why do researchers caution against inferring causation from brain imaging findings in OCD? A) Correlational relationships cannot prove causation. B) Only animal brains can be imaged reliably. C) Imaging lacks any spatial resolution. D) Imaging always misidentifies active regions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correlational relationships cannot prove causation. 8. Agoraphobia A) Fear of heights and open spaces. B) Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment. C) Fear of social interactions and public speaking. D) Fear of confined spaces and being trapped. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fear of places and situations that might cause panic, helplessness, or embarrassment. 9. 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. 10. Which of the following authors is known for exploring psychological disorders in their works? A) Sylvia Plath. B) J.K. Rowling. C) Dan Brown. D) Agatha Christie. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sylvia Plath. 11. Stigma A) A positive stereotype about individuals with psychological disorders. B) A negative stereotype or social judgment placed on individuals with psychological disorders, often leading to discrimination or exclusion. C) A medical condition that requires treatment. D) A form of therapy used to help individuals with psychological disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A negative stereotype or social judgment placed on individuals with psychological disorders, often leading to discrimination or exclusion. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. A person is diagnosed with major depression when he or she has at least how many of the 9 major symptoms? A) 3. B) 4. C) 5. D) 2. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 15. What is an immobile, expressionless, coma-like state associated with schizophrenia called? A) Catatonic stupor. B) Personality disorder. C) Panic attack. D) Bipolar. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Catatonic stupor. 16. 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. 17. 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) Anxiety. B) Panic. C) OCD. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anxiety. 18. Anxiety, depression, bipolar, and schizophrenia are examples of? A) Psychological distressors. B) Psychological disorders. C) Psychological disturbances. D) Psychological motivators. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological disorders. 19. Hallucinations A) Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. B) A type of dream experienced during sleep. C) A condition where one experiences extreme fatigue and lack of energy. D) A psychological disorder characterized by mood swings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perceptions in the absence of external stimuli, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not there. 20. How long do the symptoms of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) have to last for it to be classified as PTSD? A) A month. B) 6 months. C) A year. D) 2 weeks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A month. 21. 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. 22. Scarlett has been experiencing alternating periods of deep sadness and overexcited hyperactivity. What term is used to describe this mood disorder? A) Major Depressive Disorder. B) Bipolar Disorder. C) Cyclothymic Disorder. D) Dysthymia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bipolar Disorder. 23. 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. 24. Which of the following is NOT a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A) Alogia. B) Flat affect. C) Delusion. D) Avolition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delusion. 25. 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. 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