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Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders. Two low-ink student pages with concept connections, model building, and written application. Student practice is open for classroom testing.

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CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · PRACTICE COMPANION

5.4 / Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders

Name ___________________________ Date __________________

01 Connect a concept.

Explain each concept in your own words. Add a brief example that shows why the concept fits.

ADHD
Autism spectrum disorder
Schizophrenia
Major vs. persistent depressive disorder

02 Build the explanation.

Development and psychosis reference shelf. Match each educational description to the named category.

  1. One unusual classroom behavior establishes a diagnosis.
  2. Persistent inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity with functional effects across settings.
  3. Psychotic or disorganized features with possible reduced motivation or expression.
  4. Developmental social-communication differences and restricted or repetitive patterns.
ADHD
Autism spectrum disorder
Schizophrenia
Original CLSM practice · Topic 5.4 · Student page 1 of 2

CLSM / AP PSYCHOLOGY · APPLY & EXPLAIN

Use the idea in a new situation.

03 Make a choice. Give a reason.

1. What does negative symptom mean in schizophrenia research?
  1. A reduction in functions such as motivation or emotional expression
  2. A bad personality
  3. Proof that no treatment can help

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

2. Simulated research links both inherited vulnerability and stress exposure with symptom variation. Which conclusion is most careful?
  1. One gene must determine every case
  2. Stress proves a personal failure
  3. Multiple influences may contribute; the associations do not predict every individual.

My choice: ______   Why it fits:

04 Bring it together.

Compare bipolar I and II without requiring depression in I or trivializing II.

One idea I corrected today: ___________________________________________________
One question I still have: _______________________________________________________