This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 33 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 33 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the impact of psychological disorders on people who are poorer and from lower socioeconomic class? A) Weaker impact. B) No impact. C) Stronger impact. D) No data available. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stronger impact. 2. In which of the following anxiety disorders is the person in a continuous state of excessive, pointless worry and apprehension? A) Panic disorder. B) Generalized anxiety disorder. C) Agoraphobia. D) Social anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Generalized anxiety disorder. 3. What is a cause of most personality disorders? A) Genetics. B) Getting hurt. C) Childhood trauma. D) Future. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Childhood trauma. 4. Which triad best captures the core disturbances associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder? A) Social interaction deficits, communication deficits, repetitive behaviors. B) Motor coordination, sleep disruption, diet restriction. C) Attention deficits, memory problems, learning disabilities. D) Anxiety, mood swings, psychotic episodes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Social interaction deficits, communication deficits, repetitive behaviors. 5. What are the main purposes of a classification system in psychology? A) To organize and categorize psychological phenomena, facilitate communication and understanding, and provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment. B) To determine the cause of psychological disorders. C) To predict future psychological outcomes. D) To measure the effectiveness of psychological treatments. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To organize and categorize psychological phenomena, facilitate communication and understanding, and provide a framework for diagnosis and treatment. 6. Which term describes a state of decreased reactivity and immobility sometimes seen in schizophrenia? A) Euphoria. B) Akathisia. C) Catatonic stupor. D) Dysphoria. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Catatonic stupor. 7. This is the fear of being negatively evaluated by others A) Specific Phobia. B) Panic Disorder. C) Social Anxiety Disorder. D) Generalized anxiety disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Social Anxiety Disorder. 8. Research regarding depression indicates that: A) Depression is typically unrelated to stressful life events. B) Depression is unlikely to be overcome without professional help. C) Depression is associated with abnormally high levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin. D) With each new generation, depression is increasing in its prevalence. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) With each new generation, depression is increasing in its prevalence. 9. Which negative symptom refers to diminished emotional expression? A) Avolition. B) Alogia. C) Flat affect. D) Asociality. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Flat affect. 10. Histrionic personality disorder A) Intense emotions, distorted self-image, and desire for attention. B) Chronic feelings of emptiness and fear of abandonment. C) Excessive need for admiration and lack of empathy. D) Rigid and inflexible personality traits. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intense emotions, distorted self-image, and desire for attention. 11. What is a key feature of prolonged grief disorder? A) Persistent belief contrary to reality. B) Severe reaction immediately following a terrifying event. C) Intense longing for the deceased. D) Inability to recall personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Intense longing for the deceased. 12. The DSM-5 is designed to help with which of the following? A) Treating psychological disorders. B) Identifying causes of psychological disorders. C) Classifying psychological disorders. D) Distinguishing between sanity and insanity. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Classifying psychological disorders. 13. Low levels of anxiety are most characteristic of: A) Antisocial personality disorder. B) Dissociative identity disorder. C) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. D) Paranoid schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Antisocial personality disorder. 14. Which of the following is classified as a biological risk factor for psychological disorder? A) Stress. B) Poor sleep. C) Disorganised attachment. D) Genetic predisposition. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetic predisposition. 15. Ms. William's biggest fear A) Katsaridaphobia. B) Haphephobia. C) Claustrophobia. D) Arachnaphobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Katsaridaphobia. 16. What proportion of violent acts is committed by individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness? A) Approximately three to five percent. B) Approximately fifty percent. C) Approximately twenty-five percent. D) Approximately ninety percent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Approximately three to five percent. 17. Which of the following is a personality disorder? A) Amnesia. B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder. C) Borderline personality disorder. D) Bipolar disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Borderline personality disorder. 18. What is one example of behavior that violates cultural standards? A) Being a math genius. B) Collecting ceramic pigs. C) Momentary visions of a deceased relative. D) Watching TV for hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Momentary visions of a deceased relative. 19. How many parts are included in the assessment process? A) One. B) Two. C) Three. D) Four. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Four. 20. Attention-deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A) Marked by inattention, impulsiveness, low tolerance for frustration, and inappropriate activity. B) Characterized by excessive energy and a need for constant movement. C) Involves a lack of interest in social interactions and communication. D) Defined by a strong ability to focus on tasks for extended periods. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Marked by inattention, impulsiveness, low tolerance for frustration, and inappropriate activity. 21. Which reasoning best supports avoiding objectifying labels in mental health contexts? A) Labels always improve treatment effectiveness. B) Labels can foster bias and disparaging assumptions. C) Labels replace the need for clinical assessment. D) Labels legally protect individuals from stigma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Labels can foster bias and disparaging assumptions. 22. What does the text suggest about cultural expectations and psychological disorders? A) Cultural expectations are the same worldwide. B) Violating cultural expectations always indicates a disorder. C) Cultural expectations have no impact on psychological disorders. D) Cultural expectations can vary, affecting the perception of disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cultural expectations can vary, affecting the perception of disorders. 23. Select the odd one out (not a dissociative disorder): A) Depersonalization. B) Dissociative amnesia. C) Dissociative fugue. D) Conversion disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Conversion disorder. 24. Which element is central to the harmful dysfunction model when labeling a condition a disorder? A) Any behavior that is unusual or eccentric. B) Symptoms lasting longer than six months. C) Presence of dysfunction causing harmful consequences. D) Social disapproval alone determines disorder status. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Presence of dysfunction causing harmful consequences. 25. Brandy, who tends to have a pessimistic explanatory style, learns that she earned a poor grade on her psychology exam. Which attribution is most likely to help her cope without becoming depressed? A) "I'll always be a poor student.". B) "The teacher gave a particularly hard exam this time.". C) "Of course my grade is bad, since I can't do anything right.". D) "Once again I proved that I just don't know how to study.". 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