This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 40 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 40 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Megan faced a traumatic experience when she was ten. She completely alienates herself from the incident to cope better with her life. Which disorder is Megan likely to be suffering from? A) Dissociative disorder. B) Mood disorder. C) Anxiety disorder. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dissociative disorder. 2. Pooja always feels nervous when speaking in front of a crowd, but after missing sleep and hearing some harsh criticism, her fear turned into a full panic on stage. Despite practicing many times, that day everything felt much harder for her to handle.Which factor of abnormality can best describe Pooja's situation? A) Biological Model. B) Cognitive Model. C) Psychological Model. D) Diathesis Stress Model. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diathesis Stress Model. 3. Which organization publishes the DSM-5? A) American Psychiatric Association. B) American Psychological Association. C) World Health Organization. D) National Institutes of Health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) American Psychiatric Association. 4. Which behavior would NOT typically qualify as a compulsion in OCD? A) Repetitive hand washing after contact with germs. B) Counting or praying to reduce distress. C) Ritualistic checking of appliances. D) Repetitive hand washing after passing a person with flu. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetitive hand washing after passing a person with flu. 5. What does DSM-5 primarily offer to clinicians about each disorder? A) Insurance billing procedures. B) Diagnostic features and criteria. C) Treatment manuals for therapy. D) Neuroimaging protocols. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Diagnostic features and criteria. 6. People who are experiencing a psychotic disorder can experience different types of delusions. These delusions include: A) Perception and grandeur. B) Perception and cognitive. C) Grandeur and behavioural. D) Behavioural and cognitive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Perception and grandeur. 7. A person who is admitted to a mental hospital who forgot who she was, abandoned her family, and traveled to a different state might be diagnosed with which of the following kinds of disorders? A) Mood disorders. B) Anxiety disorders. C) Dissociative disorders. D) Personality disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dissociative disorders. 8. Thanatophobia A) Fear of air. B) Fear of death. C) Fear of life. D) Fear of plants. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fear of death. 9. Which situation is most characteristic of social anxiety disorder? A) Avoiding thunderstorms due to loud noises. B) Avoiding flying due to fear of turbulence. C) Avoiding hiking due to fear of wild animals. D) Avoiding public speaking due to fear of embarrassment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Avoiding public speaking due to fear of embarrassment. 10. A child refuses to go to school, fearing his mother will not be safe in his absence. This best indicates: A) Social Anxiety Disorder. B) Panic Disorder. C) Separation Anxiety Disorder. D) Specific Phobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Separation Anxiety Disorder. 11. Depression may result from internalized anger toward a loved one. A) This is a psychodynamic explanation proposed by Freud. B) This is a behavioral explanation proposed by Skinner. C) This is a cognitive explanation proposed by Beck. D) This is a humanistic explanation proposed by Maslow. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) This is a psychodynamic explanation proposed by Freud. 12. Ataque de Nervios A) A culture-bound syndrome characterized by intense emotional upset, including anxiety, anger, and somatic symptoms. B) A type of anxiety disorder prevalent in North America. C) A psychological condition that only affects children. D) A common cold with emotional symptoms. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A culture-bound syndrome characterized by intense emotional upset, including anxiety, anger, and somatic symptoms. 13. Which of the following disorders is characterized by a distorted body image leading to extreme weight loss? A) Bulimia Nervosa. B) Substance Use Disorder. C) Anorexia Nervosa. D) Binge Eating Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Anorexia Nervosa. 14. Which of the following best illustrates maladaptivity? A) Dressing differently from peers. B) Feeling nervous before a test. C) Behavior that interferes with daily functioning. D) Disagreeing with social norms. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Behavior that interferes with daily functioning. 15. Which set lists core symptom clusters of PTSD? A) Somatic pain, fatigue, appetite change. B) Mania, grandiosity, pressured speech, flight. C) Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thought. D) Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood, arousal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Intrusion, avoidance, negative mood, arousal. 16. Psychopharmacology A) The study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior. B) The study of psychological disorders and their treatments. C) The study of the relationship between brain structure and function. D) The study of the effects of exercise on mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The study of the effects of drugs on mind and behavior. 17. A ..... is set of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that are significantly distressing and disabling in terms of social functioning, work endeavors, and other aspects of life. A) Psychological disorder. B) Physiological disorder. C) Dysfunction disorder. D) Continuum disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychological disorder. 18. Which of the following is an example of a maladaptive coping mechanism for dealing with stress? A) Excessive alcohol consumption. B) Regular exercise. C) Talking to a therapist. D) Practicing mindfulness. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive alcohol consumption. 19. In literary analysis, how can psychological disorders be interpreted? A) As a reflection of societal issues and personal struggles. B) As a random element with no significance. C) As a purely scientific concept. D) As a minor detail in the background. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) As a reflection of societal issues and personal struggles. 20. What does the DSM encourage clinicians to consider when making a diagnosis? A) The client's legal history. B) The client's cultural background only. C) The client's financial status. D) The client's personality traits and medical conditions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The client's personality traits and medical conditions. 21. In which type of disorder does the victim usually experience the first attack after a stressful event? A) Panic disorder. B) Mood disorder. C) Personality disorder. D) Dissociative disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Panic disorder. 22. Which criterion focuses on intense feelings such as hopelessness, guilt, or extreme sadness? A) Typicality. B) Emotional discomfort. C) Social unacceptability. D) Dysfunctionality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emotional discomfort. 23. What are the 2 main symptoms of OCD? A) Hallucinations and anxiety. B) Headaches, feet sweating. C) Ideas of grandeur and hallucinations. D) Compulsion, obsession. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Compulsion, obsession. 24. What do cognitive explanations for mood disorders focus on? A) Negative thought patterns and distorted thinking. B) Genetic mutations only. C) Nutritional deficiencies alone. D) Seasonal weather changes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Negative thought patterns and distorted thinking. 25. Someone who has mood instability, poor self-image, and periods of alternative moods has what disorder? A) Antisocial. B) Borderline. C) Hystrionic. D) Narcissistic. 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