Practice questions for class 12 subject: psychology

Chapter-IV psychological disorders

1. Sonali spends hours reading about her favorite actor. She is preoccupied with
Thinking and researching about him and when asked to study she gets violent.
To diagnose her disorder, a clinical psychologist would need to know:
a. The number of hours she spends studying about the actor each day.
b. The percentage of the population sharing her interest in the actor.
c. Whether friends and family members share her interest in the actor.
d. Whether she is dysfunctional and showing signs of distress.
2. Which of the following statements are true about the diathesis stress model?
i. A vulnerability factor and the presence of a pathogenic stressor results in
psychological disorder.
ii. The presence of biological aberration is enough to develop a psychological
disorder.
iii. The presence of only pathogenic stressors may lead to psychopathology.
iv. The diathesis and the stressor lead to the development of a psychological
disorder.
a. i and ii b. ii and iii c. iii and iv d. i and iv
3. All of us go through anxiety at some point in our lives. At what stage does
anxiety become a disorder? Explain its types.
4. Some people are unable to prevent themselves from specific ideas or from repeatedly
carrying out a set of actions that disrupts their daily functioning. These people are showing
symptoms of ____________
(a) Manic depressive disorder (b) Panic disorder
(c) Somatic symptom disorder (d) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
5. Michael, a 10-year-old boy, was diagnosed with a disorder where he has difficulty in
perceiving and processing information accurately and efficiently. This impacts his basic skills of
reading, writing and doing mathematics. Identify this disorder.
(a) Autism spectrum disorder (b) Intellectual disability
(c) Specific learning disorder (d) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
6. An ancient theory holds that abnormal behaviour can be explained by
the _______
(A) Inadequacies in thinking, feeling or perceiving the world
(B) Operation of supernatural and magical forces
(C) Disturbed interpersonal relationships
(D) Belief that individuals behave strangely because their bodies and brains are not working
properly
7. Ranjeet is unable to stop thinking about locking his house. At work he is preoccupied with
this unreasonable and repetitive thought. This is predominantly a symptom of ____ .
{A) Anxiety disorder (B) Panic disorder (C) Obsessive behaviour (D) Compulsive behaviour

8. Mitali dominates and bullies others without any provocation. Thus, she exhibits which of the
following type of ‘aggression?
(A) Verbal aggression (B) Physical aggression (C) Hostile aggression (D) Proactive aggression
9. Which of the following is/are true about psychological disorders in the middle ages?
i. Demonology and superstition were used as explanations of psychological disorders.
ii. Mental anguish and conflict were considered as reasons for psychological disorders.
iii. Disturbed interpersonal relationships were emphasised to explain mental disorders.
iv. There was emphasis on deinstitutionalisation for people with psychological
disorders.
a. Only i is true b. i and ii are true c. Only iii is true d. ii and iv are true
10. Describe the different psychological models used to explain mental disorders.
11. Adil, a young man, shows aggressive actions that threaten or cause harm to people or
animals and indulges in serious rule violations. What are these symptoms indicative of ?
Mention two other types of aggressive behaviour.
12. Read the case study and answer the question (Q. a & b ) that follows :
Mohsin, a 6-year-old boy, has difficulty in feeding and dressing himself, but training from his
parents has helped him to be a little independent. He faces trouble making friends outside his
family and has difficulty in dealing with people in social situations. His parents are always
worried about him and are aware that he needs consistent level of supervision in daily task
Mohsin’s brother understand his needs and what he says but it is difficult for his peers to
understand him as he lags behind them in communication and language skills. Throughout
Mohsin’s journeys psychologists and health workersfocused on engaging his family in
meaningful future planning using a variety of strategies and resources. This included offering
them ongoing and timely information and assisting the family to understand and
connect to resources.
(a) Identify the disorder Mohsin is exhibiting. Distinguish it from
autism spectrum disorder.
(b) How are the symptoms that Mohsin is exhibiting different from a
more severe form of that disorder ?
13. Imran is a forty-year-old male who complains of difficulty in breathing and other body-
related symptoms. On being examined, the doctors were unable to find any medical
explanation for his reported symptoms. Explain this disorder and discuss its various types. 3
14. Richa is a young girl working as an officer in an organisation. One day she just disappeared
from the city and after two years she was found on the banks of a river. Nobody there knew
who she was and where she had come from. But, one day she suddenly “wake up” and wanted
to know how she had reached the banks of the river. Explain this disorder and list the other
disorders in the same category.
15. Discuss the risk factors associated with suicides. What are the symptoms that help in
identifying students in distress? Examine some ways to foster positive self-esteem in students.
16. What are the characteristics of neurodevelopmental disorders? Describe any three
neurodevelopmental disorders.
17. Read the following case study and answer the questions that follow :
Sundar, a college going 20-year-old male, has moved from his home town to live in a big city.
He has continuous fear of insecurity and feels that the enemy soldiers are following him. He
gets very tense when he spots anyone in a uniform and feels that they are coming to catch him.
This intense anxiety is interfering with his work and relationship, and his friends are extremely
concerned as it does not make any sense to them. Sundar occasionally laughs abruptly and
inappropriately, and sometimes stops speaking mid-sentence, scanning off in the distance as
though he sees or hears something. He expresses concern about television and radio in the
room potentially being monitored by the enemies. His beliefs are fixed and if they are
challenged, his tone becomes hostile.
(a). Based on the symptoms being exhibited, identify the disorder. Explain
the other symptoms that can be seen in this disorder.
(b). Define delusion and inappropriate affect. Support it with the symptoms
given in the above case study.
18. Can long standing pattern of deviant behaviour considered abnormal? Elaborate. and state
an, example of the same.
19. Is separation anxiety disorder classified under neurodevlopmental orders? Give ·reasons for
your answer by enumerating the symptoms of separation. anxiety disorder.
20. Brijesh, an accountant, went on a work trip and never returned home. Years later, he was
found by a friend in another city, where he was working as a labourer. He was living with
a new identity and had no memory of his past. Brijesh’s symptoms are indicative of
a. Dissociative fugue b. Dissociative identity disorder c. Schizophrenia d. Depersonalisation
21. Read the case and answer the questions that follow.
Malay, a student of class IX, was referred to a mental health clinic with complaints of
stealing money, excessive lying, setting fire to household items, teasing young girls of the
locality, and passing lewd remarks and making obscene gestures. The onset was about
three years ago and has increased over the past eight months. Of late, he has started using
alcohol and spending more time outdoors with friends of similar interest. School reports
a) Identify the disorder Malay is exhibiting. Distinguish it from Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD).
b) The symptoms that Malay is exhibiting are different from the symptoms of Oppositional
Defiant Disorder. Justify this statement.
22. What is obsessive compulsive disorder?
23. What are dissociation disorders and discuss its various symptoms?
24. Anxiety has been called the “butterfly in the stomach feeling” at what stage does anxiety
becomes a disorder? Discuss its various types.
25. Describe the term “schizophrenia” explain its various symptoms.
26. Can a distorted body image lead to eating disorders? Classify the various forms of it.
27. Explain disruptive, impulsive-control and conduct disorders.
28. Differentiate between substance abuse and addictive disorders.