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Unit 8: Clinical Psychology

Clinical Psychology Unit Overview
​Learning Journal ​
How to write an FRQ
Unit Overview

Abnormal Psychology - Disorders, Causes and Treatments Organizer 

8.1 Introduction to Psychological Disorders- 
8.2 Psychological Perspectives and Etiology of Disorders
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Mental Illness and DSM Overview

Differential Diagnostic Team Assignment

A. Recognize the use of the most recent version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) published by the American Psychiatric Association as the primary reference for making diagnostic judgments.
B. Describe contemporary and historical conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders.
C. Discuss the intersection between psychology and the legal system.
D. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of various approaches to explaining psychological disorders.
E. Identify the positive and negative consequences of diagnostic labels.

8.3 Bipolar and Depressive Disorders
Mood Disorders DSM V Handout

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Mood Disorders Reading

​G. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

8.3 Anxiety,  and Trauma-and Stress Related Disorders
Anxiety Disorders DSM V Handout
Anxiety Disorders Quizlet

​G. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

8.3 Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorders DSM V Handout

​G. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including anxiety disorders, bipolar and related disorders, depressive disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

8.4 Somatic Symptom 
Somatic Disorders DSM V Handout
Somatic Disorders Quizlet

​H. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including dissociative disorders, somatic symptom and related disorders, and trauma- and stressor related disorders and their corresponding symptoms.

8.4 Dissociative Related Disorders
Dissociative Disorders DSM V Handout

H. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including dissociative disorders, somatic symptom and related disorders, and trauma- and stressor related disorders and their corresponding symptoms.

8.5 Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Childhood Disorders DSM V Handout
Childhood Disorders Quizlet

F. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, schizophrenia spectrum, and other psychotic disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

8.5 Schizophrenic Spectrum Disorders
Schizophrenia DSM V Handout

F. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, schizophrenia spectrum, and other psychotic disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

8.6 Feeding and Eating, Substance and Addictive and Personality Disorders-Personality Disorder DSM V Handout
​Feeding and Eating Disorders DSM V Handout
Substance Use Disorder 
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Personality Disorders Quizlet
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I. Discuss the major diagnostic categories, including feeding and eating disorders, personality disorders, and their corresponding symptoms.

AP Psychology Notes on Treatments and Therapies

8.7 Introduction to Treatment of Psychological Disorders
8.8 Psychological Perspectives and Treatment of Disorders
8.9 Treatment of Disorders from the Biological Perspectives
​8.10 Evaluating Strengths, Weaknesses, and Empirical Support for Treatments of Disorders



​Concept Map Outline for Therapies


J. Describe the central characteristics of psychotherapeutic intervention.
K. Identify the contributions of major figures in psychological treatment.
L. Describe major treatment orientations used in therapy and how those orientations influence therapeutic planning.
M. Summarize effectiveness of specific treatments used to address specific problems.
N. Discuss how cultural and ethnic context influence choice and success of treatment (e.g., factors that lead to premature termination of treatment).
O. Describe prevention strategies that build resilience and promote competence.
P. Summarize effectiveness of specific treatments used to address specific problems from a biological perspective.
Q. Compare and contrast different treatment methods.




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