This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 49 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 49 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is one reason for the increase in the number of diagnoses in the DSM? A) Pressure from insurance companies. B) Improved understanding of mental disorders. C) Cultural changes over time. D) Legal requirements for diagnosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pressure from insurance companies. 2. Benjamin is obsessed with the little details to the point that if everything isn't perfect, he becomes distressed. He is very rigid, and some might say he is a 'control freak'. Which PD is being described? A) Obsessive Compulsive PD. B) Paranoid PD. C) Avoidant PD. D) Borderline PD. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Obsessive Compulsive PD. 3. Depression may be an evolved response to conserve resources or signal a need for support. A) Evolutionary perspective. B) Cognitive perspective. C) Behavioral perspective. D) Humanistic perspective. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Evolutionary perspective. 4. When an individual has two or more diagnoses, which often includes a substance-related diagnosis and another psychiatric diagnosis, this is known as ..... A) Bipolar disorder. B) Comorbid disorder. C) Codependency. D) Bi-morbid disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comorbid disorder. 5. Obsessive-Compulsive Dx is a ..... disorder. A) Psychotic. B) Anxiety. C) Mood. D) Personality. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Anxiety. 6. Which description accurately defines the DSM-5 seasonal pattern specifier for depression? A) Symptoms occur only after major life events. B) Symptoms occur following daily circadian changes. C) Symptoms occur only during a particular season. D) Symptoms occur randomly across different months. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Symptoms occur only during a particular season. 7. Bipolar II A) A type of bipolar disorder characterized by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I Disorder. B) A mood disorder that involves periods of extreme mood swings, including emotional highs and lows. C) A condition that primarily involves severe manic episodes without depressive episodes. D) A type of anxiety disorder that causes excessive worry and fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A type of bipolar disorder characterized by a pattern of depressive episodes and hypomanic episodes, but not the full-blown manic episodes that are typical of Bipolar I Disorder. 8. Epigenetics A) The study of genetic mutations that change DNA sequences. B) The study of how environmental factors can influence genetic expression without altering DNA. C) A branch of genetics that focuses solely on hereditary traits. D) The process of DNA replication and repair. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The study of how environmental factors can influence genetic expression without altering DNA. 9. Which concept refers to the co-occurrence of two psychological disorders in the same individual? A) Comorbidity. B) Etiology. C) Prognosis. D) Remission. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Comorbidity. 10. DSM A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. B) Diagnostic Standards Manual. C) Data and Statistical Management. D) Diagnostic System for Medicine. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 11. Which disorder is not a type of somatoform disorder? A) Conversion. B) Fugue. C) Somatization. D) Hypochondriasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fugue. 12. A student develops headaches and fatigue before exams. Doctors find no physical cause. She excessively worries she may have a brain tumor, despite reassurance. The most likely diagnosis is: A) Generalized Anxiety Disorder. B) Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis). C) Conversion Disorder. D) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondriasis). 13. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) was formerly known as what? A) Multiple Personality Disorder. B) Schizophrenia. C) Borderline Personality Disorder. D) Conversion Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Multiple Personality Disorder. 14. Which treatment is common for both depression and bipolar disorder? A) Both CBT and antidepressants. B) Only exposure therapy. C) Only antipsychotics. D) Only benzodiazepines. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Both CBT and antidepressants. 15. Which finding from brain imaging best supports that Dissociative Identity Disorder is a legitimate condition? A) FMRIs show identical signals across all brains. B) CT scans show enlarged ventricles universally. C) EEGs show random noise in all DID scans. D) FMRIs show distinct activation patterns in DID. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) FMRIs show distinct activation patterns in DID. 16. What is the significance of Thomas Szasz's views on mental illness? A) He believed mental illness should be treated with medication only. B) He supported the idea that all mental illnesses are genetic. C) He argued that mental illness is purely a biological issue. D) He believed mental illness was a myth used to control behavior. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He believed mental illness was a myth used to control behavior. 17. Which term refers to behavior that is different from what is typical in a society? A) Dysfunctional. B) Distressful. C) Deviant. D) Maladaptive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Deviant. 18. Which symptom is commonly present during a panic attack within the first 10 minutes? A) Increased appetite. B) Slow breathing pattern. C) Accelerated heart rate. D) Gradual mood improvement. E) Persistent joint pain. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Accelerated heart rate. 19. Which event type meets the traumatic event criterion for PTSD diagnosis? A) Actual or threatened death or serious injury. B) Routine workplace stress without danger. C) Minor life changes without physical threat. D) Financial loss without physical harm. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Actual or threatened death or serious injury. 20. Kai often hears voices that no one else can hear, even when he is alone. These perceptions of nonexistent sensory stimulation are symptoms called what? A) Delusions. B) Paraphilias. C) Hallucinations. D) Psychic phenomena. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hallucinations. 21. Which axis on the DSM is used to measure a person's stress level? A) Axis I. B) Axis II. C) Axis III. D) Axis IV. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Axis IV. 22. In OCD, this is repeatedly performing actions: A) Obsessions. B) Compulsions. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Compulsions. 23. Elijah lives on the street due to extreme poverty. Which type of risk factor does Elijah experience? A) Precipitating risk factor. B) Predisposing risk factor. C) Protective risk factor. D) Perpetuating risk factor. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Perpetuating risk factor. 24. Both distress and ..... are things a psychologist may look for in determining if a person has a mental disorder. A) Rejection. B) Violence. C) Dysfunction. D) Fear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dysfunction. 25. Which core trait most aligns with narcissistic personality disorder? A) Overinflated self-importance with entitlement. B) Uncontrollable theatrical emotionality. C) Manipulative deceit for personal gain. D) Submissive reliance on others for decisions. 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