PSYC 210 MODULE 5 EXAM ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY
PORTAGE LEARNING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
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Core Domains
1. Dissociative Disorders: Dissociative Identity Disorder,
Dissociative Amnesia
2. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: Somatic Symptom
Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Conversion Disorder,
Factitious Disorder
3. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia
Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
4. Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity
5. Treatment Approaches: Psychotherapy, Medication, Integrated
Care
6. Cultural and Demographic Considerations
Introduction
This examination assesses the foundational knowledge of dissociative,
somatic symptom, and feeding/eating disorders required for successful
completion of PSYC 210 Module 5 at Portage Learning. It evaluates
understanding of diagnostic criteria, clinical characteristics, prevalence,
and evidence-based treatments for these conditions. The examination
employs multiple-choice and short-answer questions that mirror the
actual Module 5 exam format. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing
between similar disorders, recognizing key diagnostic features, and
understanding the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to these
conditions. Success on this examination demonstrates readiness for
,advanced abnormal psychology coursework and confirms mastery of
essential diagnostic and treatment competencies.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. What do dissociative symptoms entail?
A. A psychological condition characterized by the inability to
experience pleasure.
B. Abnormality of movement and behavior involving purposeless
overactivity or resistance to passive movement.
C. A serious disruption with reality such that hallucinations and
delusions are present.
D. Disruption in normal consciousness, memory, identity, emotion,
perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior.
Correct answer D. Disruption in normal consciousness, memory,
identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and
behavior.
RATIONALE: Dissociative symptoms involve a disruption in the
normally integrated functions of consciousness, memory, identity,
emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior.
This definition encompasses the core features of dissociative disorders .
2. What is the full name of the dissociative disorder DID?
A. Dissociative Inhibited Disorder
B. Dissociated Inhibition Disorder
C. Depressive Identity Disorder
D. Dissociative Identity Disorder
, Correct answer D. Dissociative Identity Disorder
RATIONALE: DID stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder. This
is the correct full name of the condition formerly known as multiple
personality disorder .
3. What is the defining feature of DID?
A. Presence of two or more distinct personality states
B. Gaps in recall of everyday events or personal information
C. Answers A and B
D. None of the above
Correct answer C. Answers A and B
RATIONALE: The defining features of DID include both the
presence of two or more distinct personality states and gaps in recall of
everyday events, personal information, and/or traumatic events. Both
features must be present for diagnosis .
4. Which of the following is true regarding DID?
A. It is common for someone with DID to minimize their symptoms.
B. It is common for someone with DID to attempt suicide.
C. It is more common for women than men to have DID.
D. All of the above.
Correct answer D. All of the above.
RATIONALE: Research indicates that individuals with DID often
minimize their symptoms, have elevated suicide attempt rates, and the
disorder is diagnosed more frequently in women than men. All three
statements are accurate .
, 5. According to the module article, what do most psychiatrists in the
United States believe dissociation to be due to?
A. Possession by evil spirits
B. A defense mechanism in response to early trauma
C. Good acting
D. A genetic condition
Correct answer B. A defense mechanism in response to early trauma
RATIONALE: Most psychiatrists in the United States believe
dissociation is a defense mechanism that develops in response to early
trauma, particularly severe and repeated childhood abuse. This is the
prevailing psychological explanation for dissociative disorders .
6. Give an example of a dissociative symptom.
A. A sense that the world isn't real
B. Disruption in consciousness, identity, perception, motor control
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Correct answer C. Both A and B
RATIONALE: Dissociative symptoms include a sense that the
world isn't real (derealization) and disruptions in consciousness, identity,
perception, and motor control. Both are examples of dissociative
experiences .
7. What is the goal of therapy for someone with a dissociative
disorder?
PORTAGE LEARNING QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026
Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
1. Dissociative Disorders: Dissociative Identity Disorder,
Dissociative Amnesia
2. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders: Somatic Symptom
Disorder, Illness Anxiety Disorder, Conversion Disorder,
Factitious Disorder
3. Feeding and Eating Disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia
Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
4. Differential Diagnosis and Comorbidity
5. Treatment Approaches: Psychotherapy, Medication, Integrated
Care
6. Cultural and Demographic Considerations
Introduction
This examination assesses the foundational knowledge of dissociative,
somatic symptom, and feeding/eating disorders required for successful
completion of PSYC 210 Module 5 at Portage Learning. It evaluates
understanding of diagnostic criteria, clinical characteristics, prevalence,
and evidence-based treatments for these conditions. The examination
employs multiple-choice and short-answer questions that mirror the
actual Module 5 exam format. Emphasis is placed on distinguishing
between similar disorders, recognizing key diagnostic features, and
understanding the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to these
conditions. Success on this examination demonstrates readiness for
,advanced abnormal psychology coursework and confirms mastery of
essential diagnostic and treatment competencies.
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
1. What do dissociative symptoms entail?
A. A psychological condition characterized by the inability to
experience pleasure.
B. Abnormality of movement and behavior involving purposeless
overactivity or resistance to passive movement.
C. A serious disruption with reality such that hallucinations and
delusions are present.
D. Disruption in normal consciousness, memory, identity, emotion,
perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior.
Correct answer D. Disruption in normal consciousness, memory,
identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and
behavior.
RATIONALE: Dissociative symptoms involve a disruption in the
normally integrated functions of consciousness, memory, identity,
emotion, perception, body representation, motor control, and behavior.
This definition encompasses the core features of dissociative disorders .
2. What is the full name of the dissociative disorder DID?
A. Dissociative Inhibited Disorder
B. Dissociated Inhibition Disorder
C. Depressive Identity Disorder
D. Dissociative Identity Disorder
, Correct answer D. Dissociative Identity Disorder
RATIONALE: DID stands for Dissociative Identity Disorder. This
is the correct full name of the condition formerly known as multiple
personality disorder .
3. What is the defining feature of DID?
A. Presence of two or more distinct personality states
B. Gaps in recall of everyday events or personal information
C. Answers A and B
D. None of the above
Correct answer C. Answers A and B
RATIONALE: The defining features of DID include both the
presence of two or more distinct personality states and gaps in recall of
everyday events, personal information, and/or traumatic events. Both
features must be present for diagnosis .
4. Which of the following is true regarding DID?
A. It is common for someone with DID to minimize their symptoms.
B. It is common for someone with DID to attempt suicide.
C. It is more common for women than men to have DID.
D. All of the above.
Correct answer D. All of the above.
RATIONALE: Research indicates that individuals with DID often
minimize their symptoms, have elevated suicide attempt rates, and the
disorder is diagnosed more frequently in women than men. All three
statements are accurate .
, 5. According to the module article, what do most psychiatrists in the
United States believe dissociation to be due to?
A. Possession by evil spirits
B. A defense mechanism in response to early trauma
C. Good acting
D. A genetic condition
Correct answer B. A defense mechanism in response to early trauma
RATIONALE: Most psychiatrists in the United States believe
dissociation is a defense mechanism that develops in response to early
trauma, particularly severe and repeated childhood abuse. This is the
prevailing psychological explanation for dissociative disorders .
6. Give an example of a dissociative symptom.
A. A sense that the world isn't real
B. Disruption in consciousness, identity, perception, motor control
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Correct answer C. Both A and B
RATIONALE: Dissociative symptoms include a sense that the
world isn't real (derealization) and disruptions in consciousness, identity,
perception, and motor control. Both are examples of dissociative
experiences .
7. What is the goal of therapy for someone with a dissociative
disorder?
