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Chapter 4: Psychological Disorders — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which term refers to a condition in which a person’s thoughts, emotions, or behaviour are maladaptive and cause distress or impairment?

Answer: A. Psychological disorder — A psychological disorder is characterized by maladaptive patterns that cause distress, dysfunction, or impairment in daily life.

Q: Which manual is commonly used in the classification of mental disorders?

Answer: A. DSM — DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is a major classification system for psychological disorders.

Q: A student avoids speaking in class due to an intense fear of being judged by others. This is most likely an example of:

Answer: A. Social anxiety disorder — Social anxiety disorder involves fear of social situations where the person may be scrutinized or embarrassed.

Q: A person believes that strangers are controlling their thoughts and also hears voices that others cannot hear. Which disorder is most likely?

Answer: A. Schizophrenia — Delusions of control and auditory hallucinations are classic symptoms of schizophrenia.

Q: Which of the following is the best example of a behavioral disorder often seen in childhood and adolescence?

Answer: A. Conduct disorder — Conduct disorder involves persistent patterns of violating social rules and rights of others, making it a behavioral disorder.

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Frequently asked questions from CBSE(NCERT) Grade 12 PSYCHOLOGY — Chapter 4: Psychological Disorders, with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Which term refers to a condition in which a person’s thoughts, emotions, or behaviour are maladaptive and cause distress or impairment?

A. Psychological disorder ✓
B. Intelligence disorder
C. Personality type
D. Temperament

Answer: A. Psychological disorder
A psychological disorder is characterized by maladaptive patterns that cause distress, dysfunction, or impairment in daily life.

Which manual is commonly used in the classification of mental disorders?

A. DSM ✓
B. ISBN
C. GPS
D. GDP

Answer: A. DSM
DSM stands for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders and is a major classification system for psychological disorders.

A student avoids speaking in class due to an intense fear of being judged by others. This is most likely an example of:

A. Social anxiety disorder ✓
B. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C. Manic episode
D. Dissociative amnesia

Answer: A. Social anxiety disorder
Social anxiety disorder involves fear of social situations where the person may be scrutinized or embarrassed.

A person believes that strangers are controlling their thoughts and also hears voices that others cannot hear. Which disorder is most likely?

A. Schizophrenia ✓
B. Generalized anxiety disorder
C. Panic disorder
D. Somatic symptom disorder

Answer: A. Schizophrenia
Delusions of control and auditory hallucinations are classic symptoms of schizophrenia.

Which of the following is the best example of a behavioral disorder often seen in childhood and adolescence?

A. Conduct disorder ✓
B. Schizophrenia
C. Generalized anxiety disorder
D. Dysthymia

Answer: A. Conduct disorder
Conduct disorder involves persistent patterns of violating social rules and rights of others, making it a behavioral disorder.

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