Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Disorder)	List-II (Symptom(s))
(A) Schizophrenia	(II) Positive symptoms
(B) Bipolar and Related Disorders	(IV) Suicidal thoughts
(C) Separation Anxiety Disorder	(III) Fear
(D) Somatic Symptom Disorder	(I) Overly preoccupied with body-related symptoms

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Hint:

To match disorders and symptoms, focus on the single most defining feature of each disorder. Schizophrenia → Psychosis (Positive Symptoms). Bipolar → Mood Swings (can lead to suicidal thoughts). Somatic Symptom → Body focus. Separation Anxiety → Fear of separation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Concept Overview:
This question involves associating specific psychological disorders with their hallmark symptoms.

Schizophrenia: Defined by a range of symptoms, including positive (hallucinations, delusions) and negative (e.g., blunted affect).
Bipolar and Related Disorders: Characterized by extreme mood fluctuations, encompassing manic/hypomanic highs and depressive lows. Suicidal ideation is a significant risk during depressive episodes.
Separation Anxiety Disorder: The primary characteristic is excessive fear or anxiety regarding separation from primary caregivers.
Somatic Symptom Disorder: Marked by an intense preoccupation with physical symptoms (e.g., pain, fatigue) that cause significant distress and functional impairment.
Step 2: Detailed Analysis:
Matching disorders to symptoms:

(A) Schizophrenia is primarily linked to (II) Positive symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.
(B) Bipolar and Related Disorders, especially during depressive phases, present a high risk of (IV) Suicidal thoughts.
(C) Separation Anxiety Disorder is distinguished by intense (III) Fear associated with separation.
(D) Somatic Symptom Disorder is characterized by being (I) Overly preoccupied with body-related symptoms.
Step 3: Conclusion:
The correct pairings are (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(III), and (D)-(I). This corresponds to option (3).