Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Psychological Disorders

Question:

Read the passage and answer the following questions:

Rajan, a grade XII student, has been aspiring for medicine as a career. He has gone through a lot of challenges on the family- front, like moving into a new house, serious health issues, financial setbacks etc. Suddenly, a week before his entrance examination, he experienced numbness on the left side of his body and within the next few days he was unable to move entirely. He was hospitalized and couldn't appear for the entrance exam. Doctors did not find any physiological anomalies in his medical reports but identified psychological causes of the problem. Later, he recovered and is now pursuing his graduation.

Identify which of the 4D's was not predominantly present in Rajan's condtion?

Options:

Dysfunction

Deviance

Distress

Danger

Correct Answer:

Danger

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Danger

  • Dysfunction: This was clearly present. Rajan's inability to move and the numbness on his left side interfered with his daily life and prevented him from taking his entrance exam.

  • Deviance:This was present as well. The doctors found no physiological cause for his symptoms, identifying a psychological reason for a physical problem, which is a significant deviation from what is considered normal or expected.

  • Distress: This was also present. He experienced significant physical distress from the numbness and paralysis, as well as psychological distress from the challenges he faced and the fact that he couldn't appear for his exam.

  • Danger: This was not predominantly present. Rajan's condition, while debilitating, did not pose a direct threat of physical harm to himself or others. His symptoms were a result of his psychological state, not a manifestation of self-harm or aggression.