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.

Which one of the following factors underlies Rajan's behaviour?

Options:

Unhealthy life style

Malnutrition

Stress

Injuries

Correct Answer:

Stress

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → Stress'

Rajan’s sudden inability to move, despite no physiological anomalies, points to psychological causes. The passage highlights multiple family challenges and pressures before his exam, which indicates that the underlying factor is stress.