This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 25 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 25 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The short-term anxiety disorder that may occur almost immediately after a traumatic event. A) Post-traumatic stress disorder. B) Acute stress disorder. C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acute stress disorder. 2. Dr. Nwoambi is a psychologist who is currently evaluating a new client. Dr. Nwoambi would most likely refer to the ..... to assist her in diagnosing her client's psychological disorder. A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. B) Physician's Desk Reference. C) Textbook of Psychological Disorders. D) Textbook of Physiological Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 3. Lilly has fragmented speech in which she speaks in riddles and no one can understand her. What disorder doe she have? A) Borderline Personality Disorder. B) Anxiety. C) Schizophrenia. D) Bipolar Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Schizophrenia. 4. Claustrophobia is the fear of A) Heights. B) Air. C) Confined spaces. D) Open spaces. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Confined spaces. 5. Bipolar I and Bipolar II used to be called ..... A) Unstable. B) Old-School. C) Manic-Depressive. D) Histrionic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manic-Depressive. 6. Behaviors that are ..... might be listed as symptoms of psychological disorders in the ..... A) Typical; Comprehensive List of Insanities. B) Illegal; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. C) Maladaptive; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. D) Morally wrong; Comprehensive List of Insanities. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Maladaptive; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 7. At what stage of life do symptoms of ASPD typically emerge? A) Infancy. B) Adolescence or early adulthood. C) Middle age. D) Late adulthood. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Adolescence or early adulthood. 8. Dissociative amnesia is caused by: A) Brain injuries. B) Traumatic events. C) A genetic factors. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Traumatic events. 9. Purpose of early treatments A) Aimed to remove evil spirits or the Devil from individuals. B) Focused on providing nutritional support to patients. C) Emphasized the importance of mental health therapy. D) Sought to enhance physical fitness through exercise. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aimed to remove evil spirits or the Devil from individuals. 10. What is a key feature of panic disorder? A) Persistent sadness. B) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. C) Excessive energy. D) Fear of gaining weight. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recurrent unexpected panic attacks. 11. The word "affect" means-emotion or mood. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Common symptoms of major depressive disorder include all of the following except ..... A) Periods of extreme elation and euphoria. B) Difficulty concentrating and making decisions. C) Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. D) Psychomotor agitation and retardation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Periods of extreme elation and euphoria. 13. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A) A psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. B) A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) A personality disorder involving a long-term pattern of behavior that deviates from the norm. D) An anxiety disorder marked by excessive worry and fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity. 14. If a person believes he or she is important, accomplished, and intelligent, they may have what type of personality disorder? A) Paranoid. B) Schizotypal. C) Narcissist. D) Obsessive-compulsive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Narcissist. 15. Which belief about possession rituals helps explain why some individuals enter trance states? A) Mandatory isolation enforced by secular law. B) Universal dietary triggers seen across cultures. C) Random neurological misfires without context. D) Expectancy shaped by cultural spiritual beliefs. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expectancy shaped by cultural spiritual beliefs. 16. Giada is sad and melancholy much of the time and has felt that way for several years. Her symptoms are milder than major depressive disorder, so she likely has ..... A) Seasonal pattern depression. B) Peripartum onset depression. C) Persistent depressive disorder. D) Manic depressive disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Persistent depressive disorder. 17. How are personality disorders best described? A) Long-lasting patterns of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. B) Short-term stress reactions. C) Acute psychotic episodes only. D) Temporary sleep problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Long-lasting patterns of maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. 18. Bipolar disorder A) Is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. B) Is a condition where individuals experience constant low mood. C) Involves only manic episodes without depressive phases. D) Is primarily a personality disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania. 19. Culture-General Symptoms A) Mental health symptoms that appear across all cultures, such as sadness, anxiety, and nervousness. B) Physical symptoms that vary significantly between cultures. C) Cultural practices that influence mental health. D) Symptoms that are only recognized in Western cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mental health symptoms that appear across all cultures, such as sadness, anxiety, and nervousness. 20. A patient frequently complains of chest pain. Despite repeated negative test results, he remains convinced he has heart disease. Which is most accurate? A) Somatic symptom disorder. B) Illness anxiety disorder. C) Conversion disorder. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illness anxiety disorder. 21. What is the Dopamine Hypothesis? A) A theory suggesting that excess dopamine activity in the brain is associated with the positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia. B) A theory proposing that dopamine levels are irrelevant to mental health disorders. C) A hypothesis stating that low dopamine levels cause anxiety and depression. D) A concept that links dopamine to memory retention and cognitive function. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A theory suggesting that excess dopamine activity in the brain is associated with the positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia. 22. Genetic Predisposition A) An inherited likelihood or tendency to develop a psychological disorder due to genetic factors. B) A learned behavior that influences mental health. C) A temporary condition caused by environmental stressors. D) A result of poor lifestyle choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An inherited likelihood or tendency to develop a psychological disorder due to genetic factors. 23. The fear of something that affects one's everyday normal life is a? A) Phobia. B) Mania. C) Dissociation. D) Trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Phobia. 24. Ornithophobia is the fear of A) Birds. B) Roaches. C) Water. D) Sleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Birds. 25. A woman suddenly forgets her identity and travels to another city, assuming a new life for weeks before returning home, unable to recall the episode. She is suffering from: A) Dissociative Fugue. B) Dissociative Amnesia. C) Conversion Disorder. D) Depersonalisation. 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