AP Psychology/Clinical Psychology

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AP Psychology
  1. Introduction
  2. Scientific Foundations of Psychology
  3. Biological Bases of Behavior
  4. Sensation and Perception
  5. Learning
  6. Cognitive Psychology
  7. Developmental Psychology
  8. Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
  9. Clinical Psychology
  10. Social Psychology

Introduces how psychologists evaluate, study, and treat a range of psychological disorders.[1]

Objectives and Skills[edit | edit source]

Topics may include:[2]

  • Standards for diagnosing and approaches to explaining psychological disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental and schizophrenic spectrum disorders
  • Bipolar, depressive, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders
  • Dissociative, somatic, and trauma- and stress-related disorders
  • Substance abuse, eating disorders, personality disorders, and related conditions
  • Historical developments in psychological treatment
  • Modern treatment options and methods

Study Notes[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ College Board: AP Psychology
  2. ↑ College Board: AP Psychology
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