This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 23 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 23 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which diagnostic classification description is correct? A) Axis I-Global assessment of functioning. B) Axis II-General medical condition. C) Axis III-Clinical disorders. D) Axis IV-Psychological and environmental problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axis IV-Psychological and environmental problems. 2. What does the text suggest about the universality of psychological disorders? A) Psychological disorders are the same in every culture. B) There is no universal definition of psychological disorder. C) Psychological disorders are only present in Western societies. D) All psychological disorders are universally recognized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) There is no universal definition of psychological disorder. 3. Maladaptive Thought Patterns A) Positive, rational ways of thinking that enhance emotional well-being. B) Negative, distorted, or irrational ways of thinking that contribute to emotional and behavioral problems. C) Constructive thought patterns that promote healthy behaviors. D) Realistic thinking that leads to effective problem-solving. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Negative, distorted, or irrational ways of thinking that contribute to emotional and behavioral problems. 4. Autism is more prevalent in A) Females. B) Males. C) Older females. D) None are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Males. 5. Interpretation A) The process of analyzing a person's thoughts and feelings. B) In psychoanalysis, the analyst's noting of supposed dream meanings, resistances, and other significant behaviors and events in an effort to promote insight. C) A method used to diagnose mental disorders through physical examinations. D) The act of explaining the meaning of a text or artwork. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In psychoanalysis, the analyst's noting of supposed dream meanings, resistances, and other significant behaviors and events in an effort to promote insight. 6. Acrophobia A) A fear of spiders. B) An extreme or irrational fear of heights. C) A fear of enclosed spaces. D) A fear of social situations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An extreme or irrational fear of heights. 7. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) A) Persistent, uncontrollable, and free-floating anxiety without a specific cause. B) A temporary feeling of nervousness before an exam. C) An intense fear of social situations leading to avoidance. D) A sudden episode of intense fear or discomfort that peaks within minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent, uncontrollable, and free-floating anxiety without a specific cause. 8. A person feels detached from his body, like watching himself in a movie. He fears he may not exist. This best fits: A) Dissociative fugue. B) Depersonalisation disorder. C) Derealisation disorder. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Depersonalisation disorder. 9. Research indicates that the symptoms of OCD ..... A) Are similar to the symptoms of panic disorder. B) Are triggered by low levels of stress hormones. C) Are related to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex. D) Are reduced if people are asked to view photos of stimuli that trigger the symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are related to hyperactivity in the orbitofrontal cortex. 10. Mania A) A state of heightened excitement and energy, often with unrealistically high self-esteem. B) A feeling of deep sadness and hopelessness. C) A condition characterized by excessive worry and anxiety. D) A state of calmness and relaxation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A state of heightened excitement and energy, often with unrealistically high self-esteem. 11. What concept is central to humanistic therapy? A) Unconditional positive regard. B) Systematic desensitization. C) Cognitive distortions. D) Operant conditioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unconditional positive regard. 12. Which theory suggests that we act to reduce the discomfort we feel when two of our thoughts are inconsistent? A) Attribution theory. B) Central route persuasion. C) Cognitive dissonance theory. D) Fundamental attribution error. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Cognitive dissonance theory. 13. How are mental disorders primarily organized in the DSM-V? A) By age of onset. B) By diagnostic criteria and related factors. C) By treatment success rate. D) By genetic information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By diagnostic criteria and related factors. 14. Fill in the blank:An example of a psychosomatic disorder mentioned in the passage is ..... A) Tension headache. B) Diabetes. C) Fracture. D) Influenza. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tension headache. 15. Which phrase best captures a core element of the American Psychiatric Association's definition of a psychological disorder? A) Transient mood shifts without impairment. B) Clinically significant disturbance in functioning. C) Culturally unusual behavior without distress. D) Occasional odd thoughts with no dysfunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Clinically significant disturbance in functioning. 16. What treatments are available for schizophrenia? A) Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, and support services. B) Antibiotics and bed rest. C) Surgery and radiation therapy. D) Herbal supplements and acupuncture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antipsychotic medications, psychotherapy, and support services. 17. Which example best illustrates repetitive patterns of behavior often seen in ASD? A) Exploring diverse hobbies casually. B) Rocking, head-banging, or repetitive object dropping. C) Practicing a musical piece weekly. D) Occasional fidgeting during lectures. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rocking, head-banging, or repetitive object dropping. 18. Which of the following models challenges psychoanalysis and non-scientific approaches? A) Humanistic Theory. B) Behavioral Model. C) Supernatural Tradition. D) Psychological Tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behavioral Model. 19. What is the purpose of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)? A) To perform genetic testing for disorders. B) To provide a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. C) To analyze brain structures in psychological disorders. D) To conduct clinical observations of behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To provide a common language and standard criteria for the classification of mental disorders. 20. What is comorbidity in the context of psychological disorders? A) The occurrence of multiple disorders in the same individual. B) The severity of a disorder. C) The resistance to treatment of a disorder. D) The genetic predisposition to a disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The occurrence of multiple disorders in the same individual. 21. Anxiety disorders may stem from catastrophic thinking & the overestimation of threats from the environment. A) Cognitive perspective. B) Behavioral perspective. C) Biological perspective. D) Humanistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cognitive perspective. 22. Ethical Principles A) Guidelines for conduct that address issues of right and wrong in psychological research and practice, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and beneficence. B) Rules that govern the financial aspects of psychological research. C) Standards for the physical safety of participants in psychological studies. D) Procedures for statistical analysis in psychological experiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guidelines for conduct that address issues of right and wrong in psychological research and practice, such as informed consent, confidentiality, and beneficence. 23. Which statement best explains the biopsychological approach? A) Mental disorders are caused only by environment. B) Psychological processes are separate from biology. C) All psychological experiences are also biological. D) Mental disorders are socially constructed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) All psychological experiences are also biological. 24. Is a perfectionist, preoccupied with rules, schedules, lists and had trouble delegating A) Obessive-Compulsive. B) Borderline. C) Paranoid. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obessive-Compulsive. 25. Symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder include feeling tense. A) A constant feeling of relaxation. B) A constant feeling of tension. C) A constant feeling of happiness. D) A constant feeling of fatigue. 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