This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 30 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 30 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Describe the impact of psychological disorders on daily life. A) Psychological disorders improve relationships and work performance. B) Psychological disorders can disrupt daily functioning, affecting relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. C) They only impact physical health, not mental well-being. D) Psychological disorders have no effect on daily life. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Psychological disorders can disrupt daily functioning, affecting relationships, work performance, and overall quality of life. 2. Exposure therapy is commonly used to treat: A) Depression. B) Phobias and anxiety. C) Schizophrenia. D) Personality disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobias and anxiety. 3. Which step of the assessment process most relies on clients being honest? A) Interview. B) Observation. C) Self-Reporting. D) Psychological Testing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Self-Reporting. 4. Schizophrenia is best classified under: A) Mood disorders. B) Neurotic disorders. C) Psychotic disorders. D) Somatoform disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Psychotic disorders. 5. Patterns of inner experience and behavior are thought to reflect the presence of a psychological disorder if they ..... A) Are highly atypical. B) Lead to significant distress and impairment in one's life. C) Embarrass one's friends and/or family. D) Violate the norms of one's culture. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lead to significant distress and impairment in one's life. 6. Intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of public places and spaces is known as A) Acrophobia. B) Generalized anxiety disorder. C) Agoraphobia. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Agoraphobia. 7. Which coping choice increases comorbidity risk in social anxiety disorder? A) Engaging in cognitive restructuring practice. B) Self-medicating with alcohol during social events. C) Scheduling gradual exposure sessions. D) Joining supportive peer discussion groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Self-medicating with alcohol during social events. 8. Deinstitutionalization took place in ..... A) Age of Reason and Enlightenment. B) Renaissance Period. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Age of Reason and Enlightenment. 9. Young monkeys start to fear snakes when given the opportunity to watch other monkeys. This finding supports what kind of factor as a cause of anxiety disorders? A) Psychological. B) Biological. C) Social. D) Learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Learning. 10. What is one criticism of diagnostic labels? A) They help clinicians treat disorders effectively. B) They are only relevant to legal judgments. C) They provide reassurance to individuals. D) They can lead to stigmatization. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They can lead to stigmatization. 11. Which model states that both normal and abnormal behaviour is learnt? A) Behaviour. B) Cognitive. C) Socio-cultural. D) Diathesis stress. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Behaviour. 12. What is 'mania' as it relates to bipolar disorder? A) A period of abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity. B) A prolonged period of deep sadness and despair. C) A state of complete calmness and relaxation. D) A sudden loss of memory or identity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A period of abnormally elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsivity. 13. Frequent nightmares, insomnia, and the intrusion of painful memories are symptoms most commonly associated with: A) Bipolar disorder. B) Dissociative disorder. C) Anorexia nervosa. D) Post-traumatic stress disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Post-traumatic stress disorder. 14. Biopsychosocial Model A) A model that focuses solely on biological factors in mental illness. B) A comprehensive model explaining mental illness as a result of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors working together. C) A psychological theory that ignores social influences. D) A sociocultural approach that dismisses biological aspects. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A comprehensive model explaining mental illness as a result of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors working together. 15. Which cognitive response might send someone with panic disorder to the emergency room? A) Interpreting palpitations as harmless. B) Viewing dizziness as normal exertion. C) Thinking chest pounding signals heart attack. D) Assuming trembling is due to caffeine. E) Attributing shortness of breath to cold air. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thinking chest pounding signals heart attack. 16. Which behavior exemplifies disorganized or abnormal motor behavior? A) Rigid posture for hours. B) Consistent athletic training. C) Calm focused breathing. D) Purposeful coordinated gestures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rigid posture for hours. 17. The idea behind ..... is that how you think determines how you feel and act. A) Cognitive therapy. B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. C) Behavior therapy. D) Client-centered therapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cognitive-behavioral therapy. 18. Which statement best defines impulsive behavior in ADHD? A) Acting hastily without forethought. B) Poor attention to detail. C) Excessive movement and squirming. D) Problems with time management. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acting hastily without forethought. 19. Which feature best distinguishes histrionic personality disorder from other Cluster B disorders? A) Grandiose self-importance and entitlement. B) Chronic disregard for others' rights and laws. C) Unstable identity with intense fear of abandonment. D) Overdramatic, theatrical, attention-seeking behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Overdramatic, theatrical, attention-seeking behavior. 20. Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called ..... Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called ..... A) Intrusions; impulses. B) Obsessions; compulsions. C) Impulses; intrusions. D) Compulsions; obsessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obsessions; compulsions. 21. What are Hallucinations? A) False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia. B) A type of dream that occurs during sleep. C) A condition where a person experiences extreme happiness and euphoria. D) A physical sensation that is felt in the body without any external cause. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia. 22. An atypical behavior is one that: A) Is so different it violates a norm. B) Is troublesome to other people. C) Occurs without a rational basis. D) Is destructive to yourself or others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is so different it violates a norm. 23. Which neurotransmitters are most implicated in OCD according to genetic studies? A) Serotonin, dopamine, glutamate. B) GABA, norepinephrine, acetylcholine. C) Oxytocin, vasopressin, endorphins. D) Histamine, melatonin, epinephrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Serotonin, dopamine, glutamate. 24. What is the difference between anxiety and fear? A) Anxiety is a response to an immediate threat, while fear is a general feeling of apprehension about future events. B) Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension about future events, while fear is a response to an immediate threat. C) Anxiety and fear are the same and can be used interchangeably. D) Anxiety is a physical reaction to danger, while fear is a mental state. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anxiety is a general feeling of apprehension about future events, while fear is a response to an immediate threat. 25. What are some causes of schizophrenia? A) Family environment. B) Brain structure. C) Heredity. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. ← 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