This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 31 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 31 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The fact that schizophrenia tends to run in families is evidence supporting the ..... view of mental disorders. A) Psychodynamic. B) Humanistic. C) Biological. D) Behavioristic. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological. 2. Which of the following argued that most of the people we call mentally ill are not ill at all? A) Carl Jung. B) Sigmund Freud. C) Abraham Maslow. D) Thomas Szasz. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Thomas Szasz. 3. Historically, psychological disorders were often viewed as ..... A) Supernatural phenomenon. B) Scientifically explainable. C) Common behavior. D) Socially constructed phenomenon. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supernatural phenomenon. 4. Which pair of conditions together most strongly supports classifying a pattern as a psychological disorder under APA criteria? A) Distress or disability and significant disturbance. B) Biological dysfunction and cultural approval. C) Culturally expected response and mild worry. D) Significant disturbance and social disapproval. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distress or disability and significant disturbance. 5. A man believes his neighbour's dog barks only to send him secret warnings. This is an example of: A) Hallucination. B) Delusion of reference. C) Delusion of persecution. D) Thought broadcasting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusion of reference. 6. A student reporting sudden temporary "blanks" in memory about tests may have: A) Dissociative amnesia. B) Dissociative fugue. C) Conversion disorder. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dissociative amnesia. 7. What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder? A) Persistent belief in having a disease. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Development of multiple personalities. D) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control. 8. The fear of spiders, bridges, needles, and/or flying are all what type of psychological disorder? A) Mania. B) Phobia. C) Depression. D) OCD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobia. 9. What is the theory that explains someone's behavior by crediting either the situation or the person's disposition? A) Fundamental attribution error. B) Central route persuasion. C) Attribution theory. D) Cognitive dissonance theory. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attribution theory. 10. The biopsychosocial model requires a professional to consider every aspect of an individual's life as a whole. According to this approach, there are various ways each area of health can be considered at the onset of an illness.Identify how social support can assist the onset of illness. A) By encouraging increased independence. B) By providing emotional support. C) By providing information for family and friends. D) By prescribing antidepressant medication. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By providing information for family and friends. 11. Which of the following is the primary characteristic of dissociative amnesia? A) Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. B) Persistent feelings of detachment from one's body or mental processes. C) The presence of two or more distinct personality states. D) Suddenly and unexpectedly traveling away from home or work with amnesia for one's past. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. 12. Which of the following best illustrates the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development of a psychological disorder? A) Only lack of social support. B) Only negative thinking patterns. C) Only genetic vulnerability. D) Genetic vulnerability, negative thinking patterns, and lack of social support. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetic vulnerability, negative thinking patterns, and lack of social support. 13. Repetitive thought are called ..... and repetitive acts are ..... A) Dysthymics; bipolars. B) Obsessions; compulsions. C) Panic; obsessions. D) Phobias; traumas. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obsessions; compulsions. 14. Which of the following is NOT a biological risk factor for developing a psychological disorder? A) Rumination. B) Genetic vulnerability. C) Disorganised attachment. D) Good sleep. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Good sleep. 15. What is borderline personality disorder? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and impulses. D) Persistent belief in having a disease. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Pattern of instability in relationships, self-image, and impulses. 16. Modern perspectives recognize that most psychological disorders have ..... contributing factors. A) Few. B) Multiple. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Multiple. 17. What is somatoform disorder A) You talk to yourself. B) Your in love with food. C) Your in love with yourself. D) A mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A mental health condition that causes an individual to experience physical bodily symptoms in response to psychological distress. 18. Karen is always watching her back. She says that the FBI is out to get her because she didn't fill out her census paperwork. The reason why she won't is that she thinks she's the lost Russian princess, Anastasia. What is she probably suffering from? A) Paranoid Type Schizophrenia. B) Disorganized Type Schizophrenia. C) Catatonic Type Schizophrenia. D) Undifferentiated Type Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paranoid Type Schizophrenia. 19. Which of the following is a psychological risk factor for psychological disorders? A) Poor sleep. B) Rumination. C) Disorganised attachment. D) Long-term substance abuse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Rumination. 20. Sociocultural Factors A) Elements like cultural norms, relationships, or societal pressures that influence mental health and behavior. B) Biological factors that affect physical health and wellness. C) Psychological traits that determine individual behavior and thought processes. D) Environmental influences that shape personal experiences and choices. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Elements like cultural norms, relationships, or societal pressures that influence mental health and behavior. 21. Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) A) A condition characterized by excessive social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. B) A disorder marked by extreme extroversion and social dominance. C) A mental health condition involving a lack of empathy and emotional detachment. D) A personality disorder defined by a strong need for approval and social validation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A condition characterized by excessive social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. 22. From a learning perspective, phobias likely develop as a result of ..... , and ..... helps to maintain them. A) Operant conditioning; observational learning. B) Classical conditioning; reinforcement. C) Operant conditioning; reinforcement. D) Classical conditioning; observational learning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Classical conditioning; reinforcement. 23. What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? A) A mental health condition triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. B) A physical ailment caused by prolonged stress and anxiety. C) A mood disorder that primarily affects children and adolescents. D) A personality disorder characterized by unstable moods and behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A mental health condition triggered by exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by symptoms like flashbacks, nightmares, and hyperarousal. 24. Systematic desensitization A) A type of exposure therapy that associates a pleasant relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli. Commonly used to treat specific phobias. B) A method of cognitive therapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns. C) A behavioral technique that involves rewarding desired behaviors to reinforce them. D) A form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A type of exposure therapy that associates a pleasant relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety-triggering stimuli. Commonly used to treat specific phobias. 25. What is Serotonin? A) A type of hormone that regulates blood sugar levels. B) A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite. C) A protein that helps in muscle contraction. D) A vitamin that boosts the immune system. 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