In NCERT Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4, titled "Psychological Disorders", students delve into the study of abnormal behavior, its classification, causes, and treatment. The chapter discusses various types of psychological disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. It also highlights the importance of understanding and addressing mental health challenges.
This article provides a comprehensive resource for exam preparation. It includes sample MCQs and subjective questions for CBSE and CUET, alongside downloadable PDFs of Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 MCQs and previous year questions for detailed practice of NCERT Class 12 Psychological Disorders.
This question bank includes previous years' CUET and CBSE MCQs, along with questions curated by subject experts. Below are 5 sample multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4: Psychological Disorders. For the full set of 50 questions, download the PDF using the link provided below.
1- Each society has _________, which are stated or unstated rules for proper conduct.
2. Unscientific methods used to remove sprits (Bhoot – pret) or devil (shaitan) that resides in the individual through counter magic and prayers in known as____________.
(a) Electro Convulsive Therapy (b) Dream analysis
(c) Exorcism (d) Deinstitutionalisation
3. With respect to historical background of psychological disorders arrange the following in sequence of historical occurrence:
(A) Interactional approach (B) Renaissance period (C) Organismic approach
(D) Reason and Enlightenment age (E) Middle Ages
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
5. Identify the abnormal behaviour referring to the 4D’s –
(a) Monica was talking to herself while she was praying.
(b) Seema, a traffic police women was standing in the middle of the road waving her arms mechanically.
(c) Sheeba started dancing with joy in a restaurant she had visited, as she got a job confirmation call on her phone.
(d) Reema was laughing loudly at her mother’s funeral, running up and down the stairs, throwing objects at the gathered mourners.
Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4 Subjective Questions Without Solutions
This question bank includes previous years' CBSE subjective questions (2 marks and above) without solutions, along with expert-curated questions. Below are 5 sample subjective questions for Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4: Psychological Disorders. To access all questions, download the PDF from the link provided below.
Explain abnormal behaviour according to socio-cultural model.
(CBSE 2015, 2M)
Explain any three psychological models used to understand mental disorders.
(CBSE 2023, 3M)
Read the case study and answer the question that follows:
6-year-old boy
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 tasks. Mohsin’s brother understands 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 journey, psychologists and health workers focused 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.
In order to understand Mohsin’s disorder, what do psychologists refer to classify psychological disorders?
(CBSE 2023, 2M)
Explain the different psychological models used to explain abnormal behaviour.
(CBSE 2019, 6M)
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.
In NCERT Class 12 Psychology Chapter 4, "Psychological Disorders," students explore the diverse spectrum of mental health conditions, their symptoms, and the factors contributing to their development. The chapter emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis and intervention in managing psychological disorders effectively.
Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding the complexities of mental health and fostering empathy toward individuals facing psychological challenges. By practicing MCQs and subjective questions, students can gain deeper insights into mental health issues and their management.