This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 46 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 46 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which statement contrasts supernatural and modern scientific perspectives on mental illness? A) Supernatural and modern views agree on uniform treatments. B) Both perspectives attribute disorders exclusively to heredity. C) Modern perspectives reject cultural influences entirely. D) Supernatural views invoke spiritual forces; modern views seek natural mechanisms. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Supernatural views invoke spiritual forces; modern views seek natural mechanisms. 2. Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor his every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of ..... A) A delusion. B) A hallucination. C) Tangentiality. D) A negative symptom. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A delusion. 3. Allison got detention for refusing to do a presentation in class. She would have explained that it was because she didn't want to get negative feedback for it, but then her teacher would have criticized her. She knows she sucks at public speaking, so she just couldn't do it. What is he probably suffering from? A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. B) Borderline Personality Disorder. C) Histrionic Personality Disorder. D) Antisocial Personality Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Avoidant Personality Disorder. 4. A disorder characterized by attacks of intense fear and feelings of doom or terror not justified by the situation is named panic attack. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 5. Which is not the criteria that distinguish a disordered person? A) Deviant. B) Divergent. C) Distressing. D) Dysfunctional. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Divergent. 6. Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is best described as which pattern of mood? A) Episodic severe depression lasting one month. B) Intermittent mania alternating weekly with depression. C) Chronic depressed mood for most days over two years. D) Stable mood with rare short depressive dips. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chronic depressed mood for most days over two years. 7. Cognitive restructuring is used to: A) Change behavior directly. B) Challenge negative thinking. C) Analyze dreams. D) Reduce trauma. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Challenge negative thinking. 8. This is an intense, and often irrational fear of something: A) Anxiety. B) Phobia. C) Panic. D) PTSD. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Phobia. 9. Suicide among ..... is more common that among ..... A) Hispanics; whites. B) Those living in the Southeast United States; those living in the Western United States. C) Males; females. D) Teenagers; those above 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Males; females. 10. ..... believe that human beings are born with a natural tendency to be friendly, cooperative and constructive, and are driven to self-actualise. A) Humanists. B) Existentialists. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Humanists. 11. Experiencing excessive guilt or feelings of worthlessness is a symptom of major depression. A) Guilt and worthlessness in major depression. B) Increased energy and euphoria. C) Heightened self-esteem and confidence. D) Lack of interest in daily activities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guilt and worthlessness in major depression. 12. Which of the following is a common theme in literature involving psychological disorders? A) The struggle between reality and perception. B) The advancement of technology. C) The exploration of outer space. D) The development of new culinary recipes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The struggle between reality and perception. 13. Tanya is very focused on money and obsessively thinks about how little money she has to pay bills. Her obsessive worrying is causing her anxiety. It is likely that Tanya is ..... A) Ruminating. B) Obsessive compulsive. C) Thinking. D) Stressing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Ruminating. 14. What are the main symptoms of anxiety disorders? A) Constant happiness and joy. B) Heightened sense of confidence. C) Main symptoms of anxiety disorders include excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. D) Increased appetite and weight gain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Main symptoms of anxiety disorders include excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances. 15. Which classification best describes ADHD within mental health categories? A) Personality disorder in DSM-5. B) Psychotic disorder in DSM-5. C) Neurodevelopmental disorder in DSM-5. D) Mood disorder in DSM-5. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Neurodevelopmental disorder in DSM-5. 16. Hina noticed a patient who often hears voices no one else can hear and talks about being watched by invisible people. Sometimes, the same patient sits still for hours without responding or showing any emotion.Hina has completed her masters and as a fresher in the field of psychology profession in India. Which of the following would help her classify the client to help the client with the best treatment. A) DSM V. B) ICD 10. C) Both A & B. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ICD 10. 17. Which symptom list aligns with inattention signs described for ADHD? A) Boisterousness, climbing, running about. B) Aggression, antisocial conduct, rule-breaking. C) Easy distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness. D) Hallucinations, loose associations, thought disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Easy distractibility, disorganization, forgetfulness. 18. What is bipolar I disorder characterized by? A) Alternation of major depressive episodes with full manic episodes. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Inability to recall personal information. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alternation of major depressive episodes with full manic episodes. 19. What is the fear of spiders called? A) Arachnophoia. B) Zoophobia. C) Agoraphobia. D) Mysophobia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Arachnophoia. 20. Which scenario most suggests mania rather than depression? A) Feeling worthless, crying daily, hopeless outlook. B) Sleeping more, low energy, reduced appetite. C) Avoiding hobbies, withdrawing from social events. D) Staying up all night, rapid speech, reckless shopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Staying up all night, rapid speech, reckless shopping. 21. Dependent personality disorder A) Excessive need to be cared for, submissiveness, and fear of separation. B) A strong desire for independence and self-sufficiency. C) A tendency to avoid social interactions and relationships. D) An overwhelming need for control and dominance over others. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Excessive need to be cared for, submissiveness, and fear of separation. 22. Which of the following statements is true regarding stress and physical pain? A) Stress cannot cause physical pain. B) Stress can manifest as physical pain without any physical injury. C) Physical pain always indicates a physical injury. D) Stress only affects mental health. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Stress can manifest as physical pain without any physical injury. 23. What is a common symptom of social anxiety disorder? A) Fear of social situations. B) Excessive happiness. C) Impulsive behavior. D) Grandiosity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fear of social situations. 24. Which disorder is most likely to disrupt daily functioning? A) Mild anxiety. B) Severe schizophrenia. C) Normal grief. D) Seasonal sadness. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Severe schizophrenia. 25. Symptoms:-preoccupied with bodily symptoms-fear of having disease or illness-can't be reassured by doctors A) Somatoform Disorders. B) Conversion disorders. C) Hypochondriasis. D) Schizophrenia disorders. 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