PSYC 210 Final (Latest 2026/2027
Update) and Answers GRADED A+
1. According to the DSM definition of "psychological
disorder," which helps to indicate whether symptoms
indicate a possible psychological disorder?
Correct answer: A. Clinically significant disturbance
2. According to the DSM, socially deviant behavior doesn't
necessarily indicate a psychological disorder unless:
Correct answer: D. the deviance results from a
dysfunction in the individual
3. Who developed a theory about the four humors?
Correct answer: C. Hippocrates
4. Which statement describes the medical model of mental
disorders?
Correct answer: Mental disorders are similar to
physical disorders, and are therefore treated similarly
5. Which contemporary perspective emphasizes that one's
gender may play a role in which symptoms a patient
presents with?
Correct answer: Sociocultural approach
6. The DSM is currently in its ___ edition?
Correct answer: d. Correct answers A and B (referring
to 5th edition options)
,7. Which is true regarding a Schizophrenia diagnosis?
Correct answer: a. Two or more symptom clusters (e.g.,
Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized Speech) must
be present for a diagnosis.
8. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding
Schizophrenia?
Correct answer: c. It is common for someone with
Schizophrenia to also have multiple personalities.
9. Immediate biological relatives of someone with
Schizophrenia have a ___ times greater risk of developing
Schizophrenia.
Correct answer: c. 15
10. Which of the following is NOT a brain abnormality
observed in the brains of individuals with Schizophrenia?
Correct answer: d. Loss of neurons in the limbic
system
11. What is the primary feature of Bipolar I?
Correct answer: a. Mania
12. What is a primary difference between Mania and
Hypomania?
Correct answer: b. With Hypomania, symptoms occur
for a shorter period of time.
13. What is Anhedonia?
Correct answer: a. Decreased interest in activities
14. According to DSM-5, how long must depressive
symptoms occur to be considered a depressive episode?
Correct answer: b. Two weeks
, 15. What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar
II?
Correct answer: a. Bipolar II involves hypomania rather
than mania
16. According to the Department of Defense video, how
many returning service members return with PTSD or a
traumatic brain injury?
Correct answer: c. 1 in 5
17. Which of the following increase the likelihood that
someone will later develop PTSD?
Correct answer: c. Both A and B (Prior history of
trauma; Prior exposure to life-threatening situations)
18. Which does the module video mention as being good
PTSD treatment options?
Correct answer: d. All of the above (Group therapy;
Support groups; CBT)
19. According to the module video, what is the lifetime
risk of someone in the United States developing PTSD?
Correct answer: a. 20.7%
20. According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of PTSD requires
that symptoms last at least:
Correct answer: a. One month
21. Dissociative Amnesia is characterized by:
Correct answer: b. An inability to recall important
autobiographical information
22. According to the DSM, DID stands for:
Correct answer: a. Dissociative Identity Disorder
Update) and Answers GRADED A+
1. According to the DSM definition of "psychological
disorder," which helps to indicate whether symptoms
indicate a possible psychological disorder?
Correct answer: A. Clinically significant disturbance
2. According to the DSM, socially deviant behavior doesn't
necessarily indicate a psychological disorder unless:
Correct answer: D. the deviance results from a
dysfunction in the individual
3. Who developed a theory about the four humors?
Correct answer: C. Hippocrates
4. Which statement describes the medical model of mental
disorders?
Correct answer: Mental disorders are similar to
physical disorders, and are therefore treated similarly
5. Which contemporary perspective emphasizes that one's
gender may play a role in which symptoms a patient
presents with?
Correct answer: Sociocultural approach
6. The DSM is currently in its ___ edition?
Correct answer: d. Correct answers A and B (referring
to 5th edition options)
,7. Which is true regarding a Schizophrenia diagnosis?
Correct answer: a. Two or more symptom clusters (e.g.,
Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized Speech) must
be present for a diagnosis.
8. Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding
Schizophrenia?
Correct answer: c. It is common for someone with
Schizophrenia to also have multiple personalities.
9. Immediate biological relatives of someone with
Schizophrenia have a ___ times greater risk of developing
Schizophrenia.
Correct answer: c. 15
10. Which of the following is NOT a brain abnormality
observed in the brains of individuals with Schizophrenia?
Correct answer: d. Loss of neurons in the limbic
system
11. What is the primary feature of Bipolar I?
Correct answer: a. Mania
12. What is a primary difference between Mania and
Hypomania?
Correct answer: b. With Hypomania, symptoms occur
for a shorter period of time.
13. What is Anhedonia?
Correct answer: a. Decreased interest in activities
14. According to DSM-5, how long must depressive
symptoms occur to be considered a depressive episode?
Correct answer: b. Two weeks
, 15. What is the difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar
II?
Correct answer: a. Bipolar II involves hypomania rather
than mania
16. According to the Department of Defense video, how
many returning service members return with PTSD or a
traumatic brain injury?
Correct answer: c. 1 in 5
17. Which of the following increase the likelihood that
someone will later develop PTSD?
Correct answer: c. Both A and B (Prior history of
trauma; Prior exposure to life-threatening situations)
18. Which does the module video mention as being good
PTSD treatment options?
Correct answer: d. All of the above (Group therapy;
Support groups; CBT)
19. According to the module video, what is the lifetime
risk of someone in the United States developing PTSD?
Correct answer: a. 20.7%
20. According to the DSM-5, a diagnosis of PTSD requires
that symptoms last at least:
Correct answer: a. One month
21. Dissociative Amnesia is characterized by:
Correct answer: b. An inability to recall important
autobiographical information
22. According to the DSM, DID stands for:
Correct answer: a. Dissociative Identity Disorder
