This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 39 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 39 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by: A) Preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. B) Falsification of medical or psychological symptoms. C) Sudden loss of memory or change in identity. D) Persistent feelings of detachment from one's body or mental processes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance. 2. What is the main feature of schizophrenia? A) Development of multiple personalities. B) Inability to recall personal information. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Disturbances in thinking, perception, and behavior. 3. Depressive disorder characteristics A) Presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood with physical and cognitive changes affecting function. B) A state of excessive happiness and energy. C) Inability to focus on tasks due to overwhelming joy. D) A temporary feeling of sadness that lasts for a few hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Presence of sad, empty, or irritable mood with physical and cognitive changes affecting function. 4. Mood disorders A) Disturbances of emotions. B) Temporary feelings of happiness. C) Chronic anxiety conditions. D) Physical health issues. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Disturbances of emotions. 5. Clusters of symptoms recognizable in only certain societies or groups is called? A) Tribal syndromes. B) Culture bound syndromes. C) Neighborhood syndromes. D) Urban syndromes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Culture bound syndromes. 6. Who was a key proponent of moral therapy, emphasizing humane treatment? A) Abraham Maslow. B) Philippe Pinel. C) Carl Rogers. D) Pavlov. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Philippe Pinel. 7. Which symptom pattern is required for major depressive disorder by DSM-5? A) Occasional irritability with good sleep. B) Elation alternating weekly with calm. C) Short sadness after stressful events. D) Depressed mood most days, nearly every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Depressed mood most days, nearly every day. 8. What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)? A) A guidebook for self-diagnosing mental disorders. B) A manual for treating mental disorders. C) A resource for understanding the causes of mental disorders. D) A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A handbook used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders. 9. Dangerousness is a factor in determining abnormality. A) Behaviors that pose a danger to oneself or others can be considered abnormal. B) All behaviors that are unusual are considered abnormal. C) Only violent behaviors are considered abnormal. D) Abnormal behaviors are always harmful to society. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Behaviors that pose a danger to oneself or others can be considered abnormal. 10. Which example most clearly illustrates a compulsion typical in obsessive-compulsive disorder? A) Repeatedly checking that a door is locked. B) Occasionally recalling a rude remark. C) Preferring spoons arranged in a tray. D) Feeling anxious about layoffs at work. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repeatedly checking that a door is locked. 11. Grace has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, while Maya has been diagnosed with a dissociative disorder. In what way would Grace most likely differ from Maya? A) Grace is likely to have more than one personality. B) Maya is more likely to suffer from delusions. C) Maya may have trouble keeping a job. D) Grace is likely to experience hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Grace is likely to experience hallucinations. 12. Group therapy differs from individual therapy because it: A) Is less effective. B) Uses medication. C) Involves multiple clients. D) Avoids discussion. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Involves multiple clients. 13. A person who has extreme social anxiety and fears rejection has which disorder? A) Antisocial. B) Avoidant. C) Dependent. D) Obsessive-compulsive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Avoidant. 14. The normality of the behavior or mental process for the majority of people is called? A) Maladaptivity. B) Typicality. C) Normality. D) Personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Typicality. 15. Obsessive thoughts typically ..... anxiety and compulsive behaviors typically ..... anxiety A) Increase; increase. B) Decrease;decrease. C) Decrease;increase. D) Increase; decrease. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Increase; decrease. 16. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? A) Fatigue or difficulty concentrating. B) Irritability. C) Disorganized thinking. D) Difficulty sleeping. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Disorganized thinking. 17. What is the danger of attaching a stigma or label to someone who has a psychological disorder? A) They might not go for the treatment they need. B) It creates shame for the person. C) They may stop going for treatment. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 18. Why does misrepresenting disorders in the media matter? A) It doesn't matter. B) It creates negative stereotypes. C) It messes up research. D) It makes disorders look cool. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It creates negative stereotypes. 19. Which symptom combination best characterizes obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? A) Intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions that reduce distress. B) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) Sudden panic attacks with fear of dying. D) Detachment from reality and hallucinations. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intrusive obsessions and repetitive compulsions that reduce distress. 20. Which of the following distinguishes schizophrenia from mood disorders? A) Episodes of mania. B) Delusions and hallucinations. C) Genetic factors. D) Chronic course. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delusions and hallucinations. 21. Sarah finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room, and so she constantly is washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore. A) Body dysmorphic disorder. B) Obsessive compulsive disorder. C) Acute stress disorder. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obsessive compulsive disorder. 22. Major disturbances in thought, emotion, perception, and behavior characterize ..... A) Bipolar disorder. B) Panic disorder. C) Manic panic disorder. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Schizophrenia. 23. Peripartum onset depression most commonly applies to which time frame? A) During adolescence or the first year of college. B) During menopause or within one year afterward. C) During pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum. D) Six to twelve months after any surgery. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) During pregnancy or within four weeks postpartum. 24. What does the DSM-5 include regarding psychological disorders? A) Criteria for disorders and current prevalance in society today. B) Diagnostic features, prevalence information, and risk factors. C) Treatment plans for all disorders. D) Historical data of disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diagnostic features, prevalence information, and risk factors. 25. If researchers discovered that genetically influenced abnormalities in brain structure contribute to bipolar disorder, this would most clearly add credibility to: A) The DSM-5. B) The medical model. C) The social-cognitive perspective. D) Psychoanalytic theory. 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