Lesson Objective

Students will classify psychological disorders and explain their causes and symptoms.

How are psychological disorders classified?

What causes mental illness?

How do biological and environmental factors interact?

How does stigma affect treatment?

AP Psychology Unit 5

Science Practice 1: Concept Application

Science Practice 2: Research Methods

CCSS.RH.11-12.4

CCSS.WHST.11-12.7

C3: D2.Psy.23.9-12

Students analyze case studies and diagnostic criteria to understand psychological disorders. (DOK 3-4)

Case study templates

Guided notes

Vocabulary scaffolds

Visual supports

Peer discussion

  • Disorder case study analysis

  • Quiz

  • FRQ practice

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  • Vocabulary check