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AP Psychology 5.3.B: Perspectives on Disorders

Practise AP Psychology 5.3.B by linking symptoms and possible causes of disorders to cognitive, biological, sociocultural and eclectic perspectives.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • Match anxiety, anger, ADHD and fear scenarios to the perspective used to explain their causes.
  • Recognise an eclectic approach when treatment combines biological, cognitive and psychodynamic methods.

5.3.B—Explain how psychological perspectives define psychological disorders question 1

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Diana has sought help from a psychologist for her feelings of anger. This psychologist, Dr. Partin, suggests that Diana's anger is likely due to her unrealistic expectations of the world. Based on this view, Dr. Partin would best be classified as a

A

cognitive psychologist.

B

evolutionary psychologist.

C

humanistic psychologist.

D

psychodynamic psychologist.

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