Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Symptoms of this disorder manifest before the child enters the school or during early stage of schooling. They are characterised by deficits or excesses in a particular behaviour. Identify the category of disorders.

Options:

Hallucination

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Correct Answer:

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Explanation:

A common feature of the neurodevelopmental disorders is that they manifest in the early stage of development. Often the symptoms appear before the child enters school or during the early stage of schooling. These disorders result in hampering personal, social, academic and occupational functioning. These get characterised as deficits or excesses in a particular behaviour or delays in achieving a particular age-appropriate behaviour