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PSYC 210 Module 1 - 5 Exam & Final
Exam 2026 – Abnormal Psychology
Portage Learning | Verified Answers
Q1. What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?
A) The study of all human behavior
B) The study of unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and
thought that may indicate a mental disorder
C) The study of brain anatomy
D) The study of social norms only
✅ Answer: B – The study of unusual patterns of behavior,
emotion, and thought that may indicate a mental disorder
Rationale: Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology
that studies atypical behavior, emotional distress, and
maladaptive functioning. It does not cover all human behavior (A)
or only social norms (D).
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Q2. Which of the following is NOT one of the “four D’s”
commonly used to define abnormality?
A) Deviance
B) Distress
C) Dysfunction
D) Duration
✅ Answer: D – Duration
Rationale: The four D’s are Deviance (from social norms), Distress
(personal suffering), Dysfunction (interference with daily life),
and Danger (to self or others). Duration is not part of the
standard four D’s.
Q3. A behavior is considered “deviant” if it:
A) Causes personal suffering
B) Differs significantly from what is considered normal or
acceptable in a given culture
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C) Leads to legal consequences
D) Occurs only in childhood
✅ Answer: B – Differs significantly from what is considered
normal or acceptable in a given culture
Rationale: Deviance is relative to cultural norms. What is deviant
in one culture may be normal in another.
Q4. The concept of “dysfunction” in abnormal psychology refers
to:
A) The inability to conform to social norms
B) Impairment in one or more areas of life (work, relationships,
self-care) due to a psychological condition
C) The presence of hallucinations or delusions
D) The experience of intense fear
✅ Answer: B – Impairment in one or more areas of life (work,
relationships, self-care) due to a psychological condition
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Rationale: Dysfunction means that the condition interferes with a
person’s ability to function effectively in daily roles.
Q5. According to the biopsychosocial model, mental disorders
are caused by:
A) Biological factors only
B) Psychological factors only
C) Social factors only
D) An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
✅ Answer: D – An interaction of biological, psychological,
and social factors
Rationale: The biopsychosocial model integrates genetics, brain
chemistry, psychological processes (thoughts, emotions), and
social environment (family, culture, stressors).
Q6. The medical model of abnormal behavior assumes that:
A) Mental disorders are learned behaviors
B) Mental disorders are caused by unconscious conflicts
PSYC 210 Module 1 - 5 Exam & Final
Exam 2026 – Abnormal Psychology
Portage Learning | Verified Answers
Q1. What is the primary focus of abnormal psychology?
A) The study of all human behavior
B) The study of unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and
thought that may indicate a mental disorder
C) The study of brain anatomy
D) The study of social norms only
✅ Answer: B – The study of unusual patterns of behavior,
emotion, and thought that may indicate a mental disorder
Rationale: Abnormal psychology is the branch of psychology
that studies atypical behavior, emotional distress, and
maladaptive functioning. It does not cover all human behavior (A)
or only social norms (D).
,Page 2 of 142
Q2. Which of the following is NOT one of the “four D’s”
commonly used to define abnormality?
A) Deviance
B) Distress
C) Dysfunction
D) Duration
✅ Answer: D – Duration
Rationale: The four D’s are Deviance (from social norms), Distress
(personal suffering), Dysfunction (interference with daily life),
and Danger (to self or others). Duration is not part of the
standard four D’s.
Q3. A behavior is considered “deviant” if it:
A) Causes personal suffering
B) Differs significantly from what is considered normal or
acceptable in a given culture
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C) Leads to legal consequences
D) Occurs only in childhood
✅ Answer: B – Differs significantly from what is considered
normal or acceptable in a given culture
Rationale: Deviance is relative to cultural norms. What is deviant
in one culture may be normal in another.
Q4. The concept of “dysfunction” in abnormal psychology refers
to:
A) The inability to conform to social norms
B) Impairment in one or more areas of life (work, relationships,
self-care) due to a psychological condition
C) The presence of hallucinations or delusions
D) The experience of intense fear
✅ Answer: B – Impairment in one or more areas of life (work,
relationships, self-care) due to a psychological condition
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Rationale: Dysfunction means that the condition interferes with a
person’s ability to function effectively in daily roles.
Q5. According to the biopsychosocial model, mental disorders
are caused by:
A) Biological factors only
B) Psychological factors only
C) Social factors only
D) An interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors
✅ Answer: D – An interaction of biological, psychological,
and social factors
Rationale: The biopsychosocial model integrates genetics, brain
chemistry, psychological processes (thoughts, emotions), and
social environment (family, culture, stressors).
Q6. The medical model of abnormal behavior assumes that:
A) Mental disorders are learned behaviors
B) Mental disorders are caused by unconscious conflicts
