This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 38 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 38 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which school-related outcome is commonly reported for children with ADHD compared to peers? A) Higher standardized test scores. B) Earlier college completion rates. C) More extracurricular awards. D) Lower grades and more expulsions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lower grades and more expulsions. 2. Token Economy A) A method of teaching that uses visual aids and demonstrations. B) An operant conditioning procedure in which people earn a token for exhibiting a desired behavior and can later exchange the tokens for various privileges or treats. C) A financial system based on cryptocurrency and digital tokens. D) A strategy for managing time and resources in educational settings. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An operant conditioning procedure in which people earn a token for exhibiting a desired behavior and can later exchange the tokens for various privileges or treats. 3. Most specific phobias develop during ..... and then ..... A) Adolescence; remain. B) Childhood; disappear. C) Adolescence; disappear. D) Childhood; remain. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Childhood; disappear. 4. What is avoidant personality disorder? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Development of multiple personalities. D) Pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy. 5. Which best defines a psychological disorder? A) Any unusual behavior that others do not understand. B) Behaviors or mental processes that cause severe suffering or interfere with daily life. C) A medical illness that can always be cured with medication. D) A behavior that violates cultural norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behaviors or mental processes that cause severe suffering or interfere with daily life. 6. Depression is common and treatable. Which of the following are the best ways to cope with depression? A) Exercise. B) Build a routine:structure can provide stability. C) Practice self-care:sleep well, eat healthy. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 7. A student experiences intrusive germ thoughts for hours daily, avoids public spaces, and struggles in class. Which APA criteria are clearly met? A) Significant disturbances and functional impairment. B) Culturally approved response to illness. C) Brief and situationally appropriate reactions. D) Absence of biological or psychological dysfunction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Significant disturbances and functional impairment. 8. What is one example of behavior that is self-destructive? A) A person who collects ceramic pigs. B) A man who enjoys watching TV for hours. C) A student who procrastinates on assignments. D) A woman who is afraid of crowds and cannot leave her house. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A woman who is afraid of crowds and cannot leave her house. 9. In order to get this diagnosis, you must reach full blown mania and at least moderate depression (dysthymia). A) Schizoaffective Dx. B) Mood Dx. C) Bipolar I. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bipolar I. 10. Medications like methylphenidate and amphetamine relieve ADHD symptoms primarily by what pharmacological action? A) Reducing serotonin synthesis. B) Enhancing GABA inhibition. C) Blocking acetylcholine receptors. D) Elevating dopamine activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Elevating dopamine activity. 11. Hypnosis A) A method of inducing sleep through medication. B) A social interaction in which one person (the hypnotist) suggests to another (the subject) that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur. Its therapeutic use is debated. C) A technique used to improve memory retention. D) A form of entertainment involving magic tricks. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A social interaction in which one person (the hypnotist) suggests to another (the subject) that certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors will spontaneously occur. Its therapeutic use is debated. 12. Leo worries all of the time. He worries about his money, his children, and his dog. His muscles are always tense and sore, he has trouble sleeping, is often irritable, and has difficulty concentrating. Leo's symptoms sound most like ..... A) Panic disorder. B) Conversion disorder. C) Generalized anxiety disorder. D) A dissociative disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Generalized anxiety disorder. 13. A marked fear that occurs when a person is in a specific social or performance situation is a definition of: A) Panic attack. B) Social phobia. C) Panic disorder. D) Post traumatic stress disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Social phobia. 14. The cause of a psychological disorder is attributable to A) A single factor. B) Poor diet. C) Several factors. D) The interaction of several factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The interaction of several factors. 15. Behaviour or appearance that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar. A) Avoidant PD. B) Schizotypal PD. C) Antisocial PD. D) Obsessive-Compulsive PD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Schizotypal PD. 16. Family Therapies A) Therapy that treats the family as a system. B) A method focusing solely on individual therapy. C) A technique that ignores family dynamics. D) A practice that emphasizes medication over therapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Therapy that treats the family as a system. 17. Word Salad A) A type of salad made with various vegetables. B) A confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases. C) A dish that consists of mixed fruits and nuts. D) A method of cooking that involves mixing ingredients together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A confused or unintelligible mixture of seemingly random words and phrases. 18. THE FOUR HUMOURS WERE POINTED OUT IN THE ..... APPROACH. A) HUMANISTIC. B) BIOLOGICAL. C) ORGANISMIC. D) PSYCHOLOGICAL. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ORGANISMIC. 19. What is the purpose of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)? A) To classify only mental disorders. B) To monitor the prevalence of diseases and health problems internationally. C) To provide treatment options for psychological disorders. D) To diagnose only physical illnesses. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To monitor the prevalence of diseases and health problems internationally. 20. What are the available treatment approaches for panic disorder, and what strategies can individuals use to cope with and prevent panic attacks? A) Only medication is available. B) Therapy and medication are available. C) There are no treatments available. D) Only lifestyle changes are effective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Therapy and medication are available. 21. What is the most current edition of the DSM that is currently available to medical professionals? A) 1st edition. B) 3rd edition. C) 5th edition. D) 8th edition. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5th edition. 22. What was one of the early biological treatments introduced in the 1930s? A) Psychotherapy. B) Electric Shock Therapy. C) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. D) Humanistic Therapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electric Shock Therapy. 23. We define abnormal behavior on a ..... ; anyone can experience similar symptoms so there is a range from normal to abnormal. A) Stigma. B) Psychological. C) Continuum. D) Sociocultural. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Continuum. 24. Samuel is experiencing a manic phase. What symptom might he display? A) More than two personalities. B) Recurrent thoughts of death or suicide. C) Delusions about superior abilities. D) Indifference to the loss of functioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Delusions about superior abilities. 25. What percentage of those who commit suicide have a mental disorder? A) 10%. B) 90%. C) 70%. D) 25%. 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