AP Psychology 🧠

Unit 5

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Key Takeaways
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Key Takeaways

• Stress affects both physical and mental health.
• Psychological disorders are diagnosed using standardized criteria.
• Anxiety, mood, schizophrenia spectrum, and personality disorders are major categories.
• Treatment includes psychotherapy, medication, and lifestyle interventions.
• Psychological well-being involves biological, psychological, and social factors.

Must Know Concepts

• Stress Response
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Schizophrenia Spectrum
• Personality Disorders
• Psychotherapy
• Biomedical Therapy

Must Know Vocabulary

Stress
General Adaptation Syndrome
Anxiety Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

AP Exam Focus

• Identify symptoms of major psychological disorders.
• Compare psychological treatments.
• Explain the relationship between stress and health.

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