This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Class 12 > Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders – Quiz 52 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Psychological Disorders Quiz 52 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. She hears whispers no one else can, and smiles at shadows during lunch break.Her classmates have stopped sitting near her, but she doesn't seem to notice. Which 4D's of Abnormality are depicted in the above case? A) Deviance. B) Distress. C) Dysfunctional. D) Dangerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dysfunctional. 2. Percentage of American adults suffering from a psychological disorder? A) 100%. B) 75%. C) 25%. D) 50%. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 25%. 3. Why is treating individuals with ASPD challenging? A) They are highly cooperative. B) They often resist or manipulate therapeutic efforts. C) They have a strong desire for treatment. D) They show immediate improvement. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They often resist or manipulate therapeutic efforts. 4. What is the definition of mental disorder as behavior harmful to the individual? A) Behavior that deviates from cultural norms. B) Behavior that is self-destructive. C) Behavior that is statistically rare. D) Behavior that causes emotional distress. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Behavior that is self-destructive. 5. Which statement best defines a personality disorder in DSM-5? A) Enduring, inflexible patterns causing distress or impairment. B) Temporary mood shifts linked to situational stressors. C) Acute psychotic episodes with hallucinations and delusions. D) Biologically based illnesses resolving in childhood. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enduring, inflexible patterns causing distress or impairment. 6. Select the incorrect descriptor of psychological disorders: A) Deviant. B) Distressing. C) Dangerous. D) Dissociative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dissociative. 7. Which repeated action is most commonly associated with body dysmorphic disorder? A) Constantly checking one's appearance in mirrors. B) Counting objects to prevent feared events. C) Rechecking appliances to reduce anxiety. D) Arranging items in perfect symmetry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constantly checking one's appearance in mirrors. 8. What is the goal of descriptive diagnosis? A) To provide a clear picture of a patient's condition. B) To identify the underlying causes of a disorder. C) To recommend specific treatments for a disorder. D) To classify mental health disorders. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To provide a clear picture of a patient's condition. 9. What is depersonalization? A) Inability to form attachment relationships. B) Persistent belief in having a disease. C) Alteration in perception causing loss of sense of reality. D) Loss of memory of all personal information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Alteration in perception causing loss of sense of reality. 10. Hoarding disorder A) Strong need to save items, causing distress when discarding them. B) Compulsive need to buy new items regardless of necessity. C) Inability to organize personal belongings effectively. D) Excessive fear of losing valuable possessions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Strong need to save items, causing distress when discarding them. 11. Which example illustrates a historical supernatural explanation for abnormal behavior? A) Linking compulsions to operant conditioning. B) Explaining delusions with cognitive schemas. C) Diagnosing panic as a serotonin imbalance. D) Attributing frantic fits to demonic possession. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Attributing frantic fits to demonic possession. 12. Binge Eating Disorders treatment can include: A) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. B) Medications. C) Bariatric Surgery. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 13. A 25-year-old medical student washes his hands 50 times a day to "remove germs" though he knows it's irrational. Which statement is most accurate? A) He has an obsession but no compulsion. B) He has a compulsion that reduces anxiety from obsessions. C) His behaviour indicates hypochondriasis. D) His behaviour is a delusion. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He has a compulsion that reduces anxiety from obsessions. 14. Brain imaging often shows enlarged ventricles in schizophrenia. What does this imply about brain tissue? A) Increase of neuron density globally. B) Thickening of cortical surface. C) Expansion of white matter tracts. D) Loss of brain tissue in multiple regions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Loss of brain tissue in multiple regions. 15. People with borderline personality disorder often ..... A) Try to be the center of attention. B) Are shy and withdrawn. C) Are impulsive and unpredictable. D) Tend to accomplish goals through cruelty. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are impulsive and unpredictable. 16. This is the ability to get along in the world and adapt to changing life experiences: A) Mental Health. B) Deviation. C) Adjustment. D) Exploration. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Adjustment. 17. Which outcome is commonly observed in severe hoarding disorder cases? A) Living spaces become unusable due to clutter. B) Compulsions are carried out for pleasure. C) Only valuable items are saved and organized. D) Symptoms resolve quickly without treatment. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Living spaces become unusable due to clutter. 18. What is the main symptom of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)? A) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. B) Elevated energy and grandiosity. C) Intrusive obsessions. D) Recurrent panic attacks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Persistent sadness and loss of interest. 19. Erikson divided the life span into ..... stages associated with ..... A) Eight; physical development. B) Eight; psychosocial crises. C) Four; cognitive development. D) Six; moral development. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eight; psychosocial crises. 20. Which statement best reflects current evidence on vaccines and autism? A) No causal link exists between vaccines and autism. B) Delaying vaccines prevents autism symptoms. C) MMR vaccine increases autism risk slightly. D) Vaccines cause autism in susceptible children. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No causal link exists between vaccines and autism. 21. Which of the following is NOT a common negative symptom of schizophrenia? A) Reduced emotional expression. B) Hallucinations. C) Lack of motivation. D) Difficulty with social functioning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hallucinations. 22. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by obsessions, which are ..... and/or compulsions, which are ..... A) Flashbacks; repetitive, distressing thoughts. B) Repetitive behaviors; distressing thoughts. C) Episodes of intense worry; erratic bodily movements. D) Repetitive, distressing thoughts; repetitive behaviors. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetitive, distressing thoughts; repetitive behaviors. 23. Which factor is emphasized as a biological contributor to some psychological disorders? A) Neurotransmitter imbalances in synaptic activity. B) Cultural norms shaping social behavior. C) Classroom instruction improving coping skills. D) Economic policy affecting employment rates. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Neurotransmitter imbalances in synaptic activity. 24. What are hallucinations in schizophrenia? A) Seeing, hearing, or sensing things that aren't present. B) Persistent low mood. C) Rigid adherence to rules. D) Sudden spikes of anxiety. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Seeing, hearing, or sensing things that aren't present. 25. Active listening A) A technique where the listener echoes and seeks clarification. B) A method of ignoring the speaker to focus on personal thoughts. C) A form of listening that involves multitasking. D) A style of listening that promotes judgment and criticism. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A technique where the listener echoes and seeks clarification. ← 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