This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 47 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 47 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. If a child maintains eye contact with you then he/she is not autistic A) Always True. B) Always False. C) Not always-every child is different. D) None of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Not always-every child is different. 2. Fear of entering an unfamiliar public place is: A) Social phobia. B) Agoraphobia. C) Specific phobia. D) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agoraphobia. 3. Which statement reflects the compassionate view emphasized for psychological disorders? A) People with disorders choose their symptoms freely. B) A disorder is something a person has, not is. C) Labels like schizophrenic accurately define identity. D) Episodes always indicate permanent pathology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A disorder is something a person has, not is. 4. What percentage of the U.S. population is estimated to meet the criteria for at least one anxiety disorder during their lifetime? A) 10%-15%. B) 20%-25%. C) 25%-30%. D) 30%-35%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 25%-30%. 5. Children who face difficulty in going to school, being alone in a room, or leaving their parents are likely to suffer from ..... A) SAD. B) Social Phobia. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) SAD. 6. A person suffering from ..... re-experiences a catastrophe in the form of flashbacks or nightmares. A) OCD. B) GAD. C) PTSD. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) PTSD. 7. What technique is best for treating phobias? A) Flooding. B) Systematic desensitization. C) Free association. D) Thought stopping. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Systematic desensitization. 8. What is the general term for behaviors that prevent a person from successfully adapting to new or stressful situations? A) Maladaptive behavior. B) Adaptive behavior. C) Healthy coping mechanisms. D) Positive reinforcement. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Maladaptive behavior. 9. Which of the following disorders is NOT considered a schizophrenia spectrum disorder? A) Delusional disorder. B) Schizoaffective disorder. C) Autism spectrum disorder. D) Brief psychotic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Autism spectrum disorder. 10. Mood disorders come from ..... A) A chemical imbalance. B) An excess of alcohol consumed. C) Social disorder. D) Anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A chemical imbalance. 11. The classification of psychological disorders is done so that psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers are able to communicate with each other about the disorder. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Which scenario best distinguishes atypical from disordered? A) Persistent distress impairing daily activities. B) Rare hair color with no impairment. C) Occasional anxiety during social events. D) Unconventional clothing choices in public. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent distress impairing daily activities. 13. Schizophrenia Causes A) A combination of genetic, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. B) Only genetic factors are responsible. C) Environmental factors alone cause schizophrenia. D) Brain chemistry is the sole cause of schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A combination of genetic, brain chemistry, and environmental factors. 14. What is Bipolar II Disorder? A) A mood disorder characterized by severe manic episodes and depressive episodes. B) A mood disorder characterized by hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, but no full-blown manic episodes. C) A personality disorder that involves extreme mood swings and impulsive behavior. D) A mood disorder that only involves depressive episodes without any manic or hypomanic episodes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A mood disorder characterized by hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, but no full-blown manic episodes. 15. One criteria used to define abnormal behavior is ..... The question that we use to analyze this:Is the behavior considered abnormal? A) Typicality. B) Dysfunction. C) Distress. D) Deviance. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Typicality. 16. What is a key difference between depression and bipolar disorder? A) Bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and mania, while depression primarily involves periods of low mood. B) Depression involves periods of mania, while bipolar disorder only involves periods of low mood. C) There is no difference between depression and bipolar disorder. D) Depression is caused by genetics, while bipolar disorder is caused by environmental factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bipolar disorder involves periods of both depression and mania, while depression primarily involves periods of low mood. 17. Which of the following is considered a protective factor against psychological disorder? A) Exercise and diet, good sleep patterns, staying connected with family and friends. B) Poor sleep and substance abuse. C) Disorganised attachment. D) Impaired reasoning and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Exercise and diet, good sleep patterns, staying connected with family and friends. 18. What are some common treatments for psychological disorders? A) Psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes, support groups. B) Surgery, hypnosis, meditation. C) Dietary supplements, herbal remedies, chiropractic care. D) Physical therapy, acupuncture, aromatherapy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Psychotherapy, medication, lifestyle changes, support groups. 19. Edward really hates germs. He always seems worried about whether his hands are clean. He takes it to the extreme, going through the process of adding soap seven times when he washes his hands. What is he probably suffering from? A) Social Phobia. B) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. C) A Specific Phobia. D) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Obsessive-compulsive Disorder. 20. What is cognitive therapy? A) Inability to recall personal information. B) Development of multiple personalities. C) Persistent belief in having a disease. D) Treatment involving altering negative thinking styles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Treatment involving altering negative thinking styles. 21. What distinguishes pathological anxiety from normal anxiety? A) It is excessive, persistent, and disproportionate to the actual threat. B) It occurs in response to real danger. C) It motivates adaptive behavior. D) It is short-lived and situational. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is excessive, persistent, and disproportionate to the actual threat. 22. Studies how biological, psychological, and social factors combine to interact and produce psychological disorders A) Medical model. B) Bio-psycho-social model. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bio-psycho-social model. 23. In communicating with patients and colleagues, why is standardized classification crucial for treatment? A) It prevents all misdiagnoses automatically. B) It replaces the need for clinical interviewing. C) It guarantees cure for all conditions. D) It enables shared understanding of the disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It enables shared understanding of the disorder. 24. What is the impact of an intense fear of spiders on the sufferer's life in order to be considered a psychological disorder? A) Positive impact. B) Significant negative impact. C) Minimal impact. D) No impact at all. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Significant negative impact. 25. ..... is defined as the CAUSE of a psychological disorder. A) Etiology. B) Insanity. C) Comorbidity. D) Culturally . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Etiology. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesClass 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 1Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 2Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 3Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 4Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 5Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 6Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 7Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 8Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 9Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 10 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books