This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 37 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 37 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Does a person with Borderline Personality Dx have difficulties in relationships? A) Not if they are medicated. B) It depends. C) No. D) Yes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yes. 2. What is the impact of mental illness on people from disadvantaged ethnic groups? A) Weaker impact. B) Stronger impact. C) No impact. D) No data available. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stronger impact. 3. Deviation from Social Norms A) When a person's behavior or thoughts differ significantly from what is considered acceptable or typical in their society or culture. B) A situation where individuals conform to the expectations of their peers. C) A psychological condition characterized by extreme introversion. D) A behavior that is universally accepted across all cultures. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) When a person's behavior or thoughts differ significantly from what is considered acceptable or typical in their society or culture. 4. Prevention in psychiatry A) Aims to prevent psychological disorders through various methods. B) Focuses solely on medication management. C) Is primarily concerned with diagnosing existing disorders. D) Emphasizes the importance of therapy only. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Aims to prevent psychological disorders through various methods. 5. The prevalence of PTSD is higher in communities that have experienced historical trauma or discrimination. A) This is an example of intergenerational trauma or collective trauma. B) This is an example of acute stress disorder. C) This is an example of seasonal affective disorder. D) This is an example of individual phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is an example of intergenerational trauma or collective trauma. 6. If a person has two diagnoses at the same time, like anxiety and depression, they fit the criteria for ..... A) Prevalence. B) A global disorder. C) Generalization. D) Comorbidity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Comorbidity. 7. Which literary character is known for their psychological disorder? A) Hamlet from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. B) Frodo from 'The Lord of the Rings'. C) Sherlock Holmes from 'Sherlock Holmes'. D) Harry Potter from 'Harry Potter'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hamlet from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. 8. What is catatonia? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Development of multiple personalities. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Disorder of movement involving immobility or agitation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disorder of movement involving immobility or agitation. 9. Dissociative Amnesia A) A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. B) A condition where individuals experience excessive memory loss due to aging. C) A psychological disorder involving the presence of two or more distinct personality states. D) A temporary state of confusion and disorientation following a traumatic event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature. 10. Ivan Pavlov is best known for his experiments on dogs. He starts the experiment by hitting a ..... , then the dog begins to salivate (drool) because he knew that he was then going to get fed some food. A) Hammer. B) Board. C) Table. D) Bell. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bell. 11. In Pavlov's principle experiment, the unconditioned stimulus was the A) Meat. B) Salivation. C) Light. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Meat. 12. What is the American Law Institute Test used for in the legal system? A) To determine if an individual is able to determine right from wrong. B) To determine the moral incapacity and volition of an individual. C) To determine if an individual can control their actions. D) To determine if an individual is cognitively incapacitated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To determine the moral incapacity and volition of an individual. 13. Derealization is commonly described as what? A) World seeming unreal or artificial. B) Body feeling unusually heavy. C) Speech becoming rapid and loud. D) Objects appearing overly colorful. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) World seeming unreal or artificial. 14. What was the name of the child that was conditioned to fear rats during an experiment with a hammer and a steel rod conducted by psychologist John B. Watson? A) Little Boi. B) Little Mario. C) Little Albert. D) Little Johnny. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Little Albert. 15. Which of the following is the term used to describe a sudden onset of extreme panic, with various symptoms including racing heart, rapid breathing, and sweating? A) Phobia. B) Compulsion. C) Panic attack. D) Affective disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Panic attack. 16. Which neurotransmitter is connected to suicide when there are low levels present in the brain? A) Serotonin. B) Dopamine. C) Epinephrine. D) Norepinephrine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Serotonin. 17. What is the most common type of anxiety disorder? A) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). B) Social anxiety disorder (SAD). C) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). D) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). 18. A man insists his colleagues secretly meet every evening to plot against him. He has no evidence, but is absolutely certain. Which is the most appropriate term? A) Delusion of reference. B) Delusion of control. C) Delusion of persecution. D) Paranoid personality trait. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delusion of persecution. 19. Somatization A) Converting emotional distress into physical symptoms; more common in non-Western and collectivist cultures, especially among women. B) A psychological condition characterized by excessive worry about having a serious illness. C) A treatment method that focuses on physical rehabilitation and exercise. D) A cultural phenomenon where individuals express emotions through art and music. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Converting emotional distress into physical symptoms; more common in non-Western and collectivist cultures, especially among women. 20. Cluster C Personality Disorders A) Anxious or fearful cluster, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. B) Mood disorders characterized by extreme emotional states. C) Personality disorders that involve dramatic, overly emotional or unpredictable thinking or behavior. D) Personality disorders that are marked by a lack of empathy and disregard for social norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anxious or fearful cluster, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive disorders. 21. Which feature is most characteristic of obsessions in OCD? A) Rational concerns about daily responsibilities. B) Persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts. C) Brief, pleasurable, and calming images. D) External events that force behavior changes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Persistent, intrusive, and distressing thoughts. 22. Aria is sitting in a crowded restaurant when, out of nowhere, she is overwhelmed by sudden feelings of terror. Her heart races, she feels short of breath, and she desperately tries to escape the situation, fearing she is in danger. What would we call this experience? A) Schizophrenia. B) Panic disorder. C) Bipolar disorder. D) Eating disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Panic disorder. 23. What is the edition of the DSM that we are currently using? A) DSM-3. B) DSM-4. C) DSM-5. D) DSM-6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) DSM-5. 24. According to the passage, what do dissociative disorders involve? A) Disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. B) Increased physical strength and endurance. C) Improved concentration and focus. D) Enhanced emotional stability. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disruptions or breakdowns of memory, awareness, identity, or perception. 25. What is a potential side effect of some antipsychotic medications? A) Muscle stiffness or tremors. B) Excessive euphoria. C) Heightened memory. D) Improved athletic performance. 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