This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 5 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) A) Characterized by reliving a traumatizing or upsetting event in unwanted, recurring dreams and memories. B) A condition that involves excessive worry and fear about everyday situations. C) A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. D) An anxiety disorder that involves sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Characterized by reliving a traumatizing or upsetting event in unwanted, recurring dreams and memories. 2. Which of the following is not a psychotic spectrum disorder? A) Schizophreniform Disorder. B) Delusional Disorder. C) Schizoactive Disorder. D) Schizophrenia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Schizoactive Disorder. 3. Neural imaging reveals structural abnormalities in a brain region tied to emotion regulation. Which interpretation aligns with the biological perspective? A) Abnormalities may contribute to certain disorders. B) Abnormalities are irrelevant to mental health. C) Abnormalities only reflect social learning. D) Abnormalities guarantee a specific diagnosis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Abnormalities may contribute to certain disorders. 4. According to the diathesis-stress model, psychological disorders develop when: A) A predisposition interacts with environmental stressors. B) Stress alone overwhelms coping ability. C) Genetic vulnerability guarantees disorder. D) Learned behaviors are reinforced. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A predisposition interacts with environmental stressors. 5. What is the definition of mental disorder as emotional distress? A) Disrupting others' lives. B) Suffering from depression or anxiety. C) Breaking cultural standards. D) Being statistically rare. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Suffering from depression or anxiety. 6. The type of learning that occurs when an organism's responding is influenced by the observation of others who are called models is A) Modeling. B) Classical conditioning. C) Observational learning. D) Operant conditioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Observational learning. 7. Simon experiences periods of extreme sadness followed by episodes of significantly elevated mood and energy levels. He doesn't sleep much during his 'up' phases and has made some impulsive decisions. Which disorder might Simon be displaying symptoms of? A) Major Depressive Disorder. B) Bipolar Disorder. C) Cyclothymic Disorder. D) Seasonal Affective Disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bipolar Disorder. 8. What is the role of genetics in psychological disorders? A) Genetics only affects physical health, not mental health. B) Psychological disorders are solely caused by environmental factors. C) Genetics has no impact on psychological disorders. D) Genetics influences the likelihood of developing psychological disorders through hereditary factors and interactions with environmental influences. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Genetics influences the likelihood of developing psychological disorders through hereditary factors and interactions with environmental influences. 9. Avoiding social places after trauma primarily maintains PTSD by preventing what? A) Access to professional diagnosis. B) Exposure to positive distractions. C) Formation of new supportive relationships. D) Change in problematic appraisals and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Change in problematic appraisals and memory. 10. Dissociative identity disorder A) A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. B) A condition where an individual experiences persistent sadness and loss of interest. C) A mental health disorder marked by excessive worry and anxiety about various aspects of life. D) A psychological condition involving a significant decline in cognitive function and memory. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. 11. This category of disorder is most commonly seen in day to day life here at Avon High School: A) Anxiety Disorders. B) Mood Disorders. C) Somatoform Disorders. D) Personality Disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Anxiety Disorders. 12. What was a significant finding from the Rosenhan study on psychiatric hospitals? A) Hospitals could easily distinguish between real and fake patients. B) Non-disordered individuals were often misdiagnosed as disordered. C) All patients were treated with respect and dignity. D) Treatment methods were highly individualized. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-disordered individuals were often misdiagnosed as disordered. 13. Panic disorder A) Experience of panic attacks, possibly culture-bound like ataque de nervios. B) A type of anxiety characterized by excessive worry about future events. C) A mood disorder involving persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. D) A condition marked by compulsive behaviors and intrusive thoughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Experience of panic attacks, possibly culture-bound like ataque de nervios. 14. Unable to leave a familiar environment A) Obsession. B) Agoraphobia. C) Compulsion. D) Simple phobia. E) Panic disorder. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Agoraphobia. 15. Which statement best distinguishes fear from anxiety in everyday experience? A) Anxiety always indicates mental disorder. B) Fear involves cautious future avoidance. C) Anxiety is instantaneous to imminent threat. D) Fear is instantaneous to imminent threat. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fear is instantaneous to imminent threat. 16. What are the common symptoms of panic disorder, and how are they different from regular anxiety? A) Panic disorder includes symptoms like rapid heartbeat and chest pain, unlike regular anxiety. B) Panic disorder is less intense than regular anxiety. C) Panic disorder only affects physical health, not mental health. D) Panic disorder is predictable and occurs at specific times. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Panic disorder includes symptoms like rapid heartbeat and chest pain, unlike regular anxiety. 17. What is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders? A) Having a high IQ. B) Being extroverted. C) Living in a rural area. D) Having a family history of anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Having a family history of anxiety. 18. ..... is a legal determination of the degree to which a person is responsible for his or her criminal behaviors. A) Etiology. B) Insanity. C) Comorbidity. D) Culturally . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Insanity. 19. What is the focus of the bio-psycho-social model of disorder? A) Physical, mental, and social factors. B) Genetic, cognitive, and emotional factors. C) Biological, psychological, and social factors. D) Biological, environmental, and social factors. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Biological, psychological, and social factors. 20. Which of the following is NOT a type of anxiety disorder? A) Generalized anxiety disorder. B) Panic disorder. C) Phobia. D) Diabetes. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Diabetes. 21. Which guideline aligns with respectful language when discussing mental illness? A) Prefer technical terminology over empathy. B) Assume all anxious episodes are disorders. C) Use diagnostic labels as personal descriptors. D) Avoid identity-reducing labels for individuals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Avoid identity-reducing labels for individuals. 22. What does the ICD-10 include? A) Diagnostic codes for mental and behavioral disorders. B) Detailed descriptions and criteria for mental health disorders. C) Instructions on how to use the manual. D) Discussion of unclassified disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Diagnostic codes for mental and behavioral disorders. 23. Schizophrenia includes which of the following symptoms? A) Delusions. B) Thought disorders. C) Hallucinations. D) All of these. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of these. 24. What is paranoid personality disorder? A) Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Inability to recall personal information. D) Development of multiple personalities. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others. 25. Fred breaks the law, disobeys rules, tells lies, and uses other people without regard for their feelings. What does Fred have? A) Antisocial personality disorders (ASPD). B) Schizophrenia. C) Borderline personality disorder (BLPD). D) Dissociative disorders. 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