AP Psychology/Clinical Psychology

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

Objectives and Skills

Topics may include:

• 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

References

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