Psychology Quiz on Disorders

Assertion (A): People with antisocial personality disorder often appear charming and socially skilled. Reason (R): They use manipulation and deceit as tools to exploit others.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true. Individuals with antisocial personality disorder can be charming and socially skilled, using manipulation and deceit to exploit others, making R the correct explanation for A.

Assertion (A): A person with dissociative fugue may suddenly travel far from home and assume a new identity. Reason (R): In dissociative disorders, memory loss is due to identifiable brain injury or organic causes.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true as dissociative fugue involves sudden travel and identity change. However, Reason R is false because memory loss in dissociative disorders is not due to identifiable brain injury or organic causes.

Assertion (A): In schizophrenia, delusions of control mean the person feels that their thoughts or actions are manipulated by an external force. Reason (R): This occurs because the individual misinterprets intrusive thoughts as being generated internally.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Both A and R are true. A correctly describes delusions of control in schizophrenia, while R explains a misinterpretation of thoughts. However, R does not directly explain why A occurs, making the correct choice: both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Assertion (A): In obsessive–compulsive disorder, compulsions are performed to reduce anxiety. Reason (R): Compulsions are irrational thoughts that keep recurring in the person’s mind.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true as compulsions in OCD are indeed performed to alleviate anxiety. However, Reason R is false because compulsions are not irrational thoughts; they are behaviors performed in response to those thoughts.

Assertion (A): Schizophrenia is purely a psychological disorder caused only by faulty learning. Reason (R): The diathesis-stress model highlights the role of genetic predisposition and environmental stressors in schizophrenia.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is false because schizophrenia is not solely a psychological disorder; it involves biological factors. Reason R is true as it correctly describes the diathesis-stress model, which includes genetic and environmental influences.

Assertion (A): In dissociative fugue, individuals may suddenly travel away from home and assume a new identity. Reason (R): This happens because they experience recurrent intrusive memories of past traumatic events.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true as dissociative fugue involves sudden travel and identity change. However, Reason R is false; intrusive memories are not a defining feature of dissociative fugue, making the correct choice A is true, but R is false.

Assertion (A): People with antisocial personality disorder often engage in deceitful or impulsive acts without remorse. Reason (R): This is because they usually have high anxiety and guilt, which prevents them from controlling impulses.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true as individuals with antisocial personality disorder do act deceitfully and impulsively without remorse. However, Reason R is false; they typically have low anxiety and guilt, which contributes to their impulsivity.

Assertion (A): In major depressive disorder, the risk of suicide is higher at the point when the patient begins to recover. Reason (R): As energy levels improve, the patient may now act on suicidal thoughts that were previously present but suppressed by psychomotor retardation.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Both the assertion and reason are true. The risk of suicide increases as patients recover because improved energy allows them to act on previously suppressed suicidal thoughts, making R a correct explanation for A.

Assertion (A): In schizophrenia, delusions of control occur when individuals believe their thoughts and actions are being controlled by external forces. Reason (R): This happens because individuals with schizophrenia have superior insight into their condition.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true; delusions of control are common in schizophrenia. However, Reason R is false because individuals with schizophrenia often lack insight into their condition, not have superior insight.

Assertion (A): Obsessions in OCD are repetitive behaviours like handwashing or checking locks. Reason (R): Compulsions are persistent intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Answer explanation

Assertion A is true as obsessions in OCD are indeed compulsive behaviors like handwashing. However, Reason R is false because compulsions are the behaviors, while obsessions are the intrusive thoughts causing anxiety.