Clinical Psychology Series: Psychopathology

Welcome to the Clinical Psychology Series, designed for students eager to explore the diverse and dynamic field of clinical psychology.

In this 8-part comprehension series, your students will engage in an exploration of fundamental concepts including Clinical Assessment, Psychopathology, Therapeutic Techniques, Ethics and Professional Conduct, Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Neuropsychology, Personality Assessment, and Psychopharmacology.

Every reading in the series follows a structured process, ensuring that students can develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they progress through the activities.

Let's continue our exploration with Psychopathology...

• In Stage 1, students prepare for the informational text by matching ten key vocabulary words with their definitions, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the text.
• In Stage 2, students dive into the informational text, reading it independently or with a partner, small group, or center.
• In Stage 3, students are tested on their comprehension with six multiple-choice questions, ensuring that they understand the material before moving on.
• In Stage 4, students explore a case study, again reading independently or in a group.
• Finally, in Stage 5, students are tested once more with six multiple-choice questions that assess their comprehension of the case study.

This resource contains:

• 1 informational text
• 10 essential vocabulary words with definitions
• 1 case study (Navigating Darkness)
• 12 multiple-choice comprehension questions (6 per reading) complete with answer sheets
• Answer strips for students to write their answers on (optional)

This versatile resource is ideal for educators seeking an engaging and effective teaching tool. Additionally, teachers can utilize this resource as an independent work packet, allowing students to work on it individually, or they can provide it to substitute teachers to maintain continuity in learning during their absence.

To ensure that this resource can be used time and time again, we recommend that the texts, assorted vocabulary matches, and comprehension question and answer sheets be laminated for durability. This will help to preserve the quality of the resources, making them a valuable long-term addition to your teaching toolkit.

All the very best!