AP Psychology 5.4: Psychological Disorders
Practice AP Psychology 5.4 questions on how selected anxiety disorders are described, distinguished, and explained by psychological perspectives.
- Syllabus
- Effective Fall 2025
- Course
- AP Psychology
Exam points
- Explain how psychological disorders involve patterns of thought, emotion or behavior that impair functioning.
- Apply diagnostic criteria and biopsychosocial perspectives to understand symptoms, causes and treatment.
Covered syllabus points
5.4.A—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected neurodevelopmental disorders5.4.B—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected schizophrenic spectrum disorders5.4.C—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected depressive disorders. | Possible causes of depressive…5.4.D—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected bipolar disorders5.4.E—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected anxiety disorders5.4.F—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected obsessive-compulsive disorders and related disorders5.4.G—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected dissociative disorders5.4.H—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected trauma and stressor-related disorders5.4.I—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected feeding and eating disorders5.4.J—Describe the symptoms and possible causes of selected personality disorders. UNIT 5 Mental and Physical Health
5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders question 1
Based on Banu's issues in school, in addition to an IQ test, the psychologist is most likely to administer a test for
A
ADHD.
B
autism spectrum disorders.
C
schizophrenia.
D
depression.
5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders question 2
In his early 20s, Ernie is diagnosed with schizophrenia based primarily on his increasingly catatonic behavior. Ernie is most likely to
A
appear emotionless even in situations that would make most people very emotional.
B
talk a mile a minute without pausing between words and topics.
C
remain in a single position for long periods of time without moving.
D
report that he is being watched or followed.
5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders question 3
Odette is nearing her 70th birthday. Over the last year, she has suffered a loss of appetite and began to experience difficulty sleeping. She has lost interest in her favorite pastimes: gardening and bridge. Odette is most likely to be diagnosed as having
A
Alzheimer's disease.
B
seasonal affective disorder.
C
insomnia and bulimia.
D
major depressive disorder.
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