--- title: "Unit 5 – Mental and Physical Health - AP Psychology" description: "Review Unit 5 – Mental and Physical Health for AP Psychology with Fiveable study guides and practice resources." canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-psych-revised/unit-5" type: "unit" subject: "AP Psychology" unit: "Unit 5 – Mental and Physical Health" --- # Unit 5 – Mental and Physical Health - AP Psychology ## Overview Unit 5 – Mental and Physical Health ## Study Guides - [5.1 Introduction to Health Psychology](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5/1-introduction-to-health-psychology/study-guide/obpXDTk4s2OkxM68) - [5.2 Positive Psychology](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5/2-positive-psychology/study-guide/TNdrrErjchnfPQKp) - [5.3 Explaining and Classifying Psychological Disorders](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5/3-explaining-and-classifying-psychological-disorders/study-guide/jKeVrCFZZurC0VP3) - [5.4 Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5/4-selection-of-categories-of-psychological-disorders/study-guide/0Drercifc49SQL8K) - [5.5 Treatment of Psychological Disorders](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5/5-treatment-of-psychological-disorders/study-guide/ZL6wEJsAunnbNYtj) ## FAQs ### What topics are covered in AP Psych Unit 5? AP Psych Unit 5 covers 5 topics: Introduction to Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Explaining and Classifying Psychological Disorders, Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders, and Treatment of Psychological Disorders. The unit ties together stress, mental illness, and how psychology can both harm and help people across cultural contexts. See the full topic breakdown at [AP Psych Unit 5](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5). ### How much of the AP Psych exam is Unit 5? AP Psych Unit 5 makes up 15-25% of the AP exam, making it one of the heavier-weighted units. It covers mental and physical health, including positive psychology, psychological disorders, and their treatment. That range means you can expect a solid chunk of multiple-choice questions and at least one free-response prompt tied to this material. ### What's on the AP Psych Unit 5 progress check (MCQ and FRQ)? The AP Psych Unit 5 progress check includes both MCQ and FRQ parts drawn from all five unit topics: Introduction to Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, Explaining and Classifying Psychological Disorders, Selection of Categories of Psychological Disorders, and Treatment of Psychological Disorders. The MCQ section tests recognition of disorders, diagnostic criteria, and treatment approaches. The FRQ section typically asks you to apply concepts like positive psychology or health psychology to a scenario. For matched practice questions that mirror the progress check format, head to [AP Psych Unit 5](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5). ### How do I practice AP Psych Unit 5 FRQs? AP Psych Unit 5 FRQs most often draw from positive psychology, psychological disorders, and treatment of psychological disorders, asking you to apply concepts to a real-world scenario or explain a case study. The question format usually gives you a situation and asks you to identify a disorder, explain a treatment method, or connect health psychology principles to behavior. To practice, write out full responses using the define-apply structure: state the concept clearly, then tie it directly to the scenario. You can find Unit 5 FRQ practice at [AP Psych Unit 5](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5). ### Where can I find AP Psych Unit 5 practice questions? The best place to find AP Psych Unit 5 practice questions, including multiple-choice and practice test sets, is [AP Psych Unit 5](/ap-psych-revised/unit-5). That page has MCQ practice covering all five topics, from health psychology and positive psychology to psychological disorders and their treatment. Mixing MCQ drills with timed practice test sets is the most effective way to build the recall speed you need for exam day. ### How should I study AP Psych Unit 5? Start with positive psychology and health psychology (Topics 5.1 and 5.2) to build a foundation, then move into psychological disorders and their treatment, which carry the most exam weight. For each disorder category in Topic 5.4, make a quick reference card with the key symptoms and diagnostic criteria. For Topic 5.5, know the major treatment approaches (biological, psychological, sociocultural) and be able to match them to specific disorders. Practice applying concepts to scenarios since Unit 5 FRQs almost always use a case study format. Review the sociocultural context too, including stigma and historical exploitation, because those themes show up in both MCQ and FRQ prompts. 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