AP Psychology 5.3 B Explain How Psychological Perspectives Define Psychological Disorders Questions

Practise AP Psychology 5.3.B by classifying biological, cognitive, sociocultural, evolutionary and combined explanations in applied disorder cases.

Syllabus
Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Psychology

Exam points

  • match anxiety, anger, ADHD, or fear scenarios to the perspective used to explain their causes
  • recognise an eclectic approach when treatment combines biological, cognitive, or psychodynamic methods

AP Psychology 5.3 B Explain How Psychological Perspectives Define Psychological Disorders Questions 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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