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AQA PSYCHOLOGY- PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED PASS Psychopathology What are the definitions of abnormality? -Statistical Infrequency -Deviation of social norms -Failure to Function adequately -Deviation from ideal mental health What is s...

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AQA PSYCHOLOGY- PSYCHOPATHOLOGY EXAM

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Psychopathology


What are the definitions of abnormality?


-Statistical Infrequency

-Deviation of social norms

-Failure to Function adequately

-Deviation from ideal mental health


What is statistical infrequency?


Describes behaviour as normal or not based on the number of times we observe it.

If the persons scores cluster around the average then they are considered 'normal' for that category.

On either side of the average people are attain the normal distribution therefore counting as abnormal. .


What are the positives for statistical infrequency?


Objective- A cut off point is agreed



No value judgements- doesn't view homosexuals as abnormal because they are wrong just because they

are infrequent to heterosexuals.

,Appropriate- In many cases it can define abnormality.


What are the negative points for statistical infrequency?


Inappropriate- 130+ IQ would be considered abnormal but people with high-intelligence don't need

treatment



Labelling those who are living happily as abnormal if they satisfy the criteria for statistical infrequency



Cultural factors are not considered- something that may be normal in one country may be abnormal in

another


What are deviation from social norms?


When a persons behaviour is different from what we would expect it to be. Offends the sense of what is

acceptable. As a society makes a collective about what is right. Social norms vary by age, gender, culture

so universal norms are rare.



A person with anti-social disorder (psychopathy) is impulsive, aggressive and irresponsible. DSM-5 says

that we make the social judgement that psychopaths are abnormal because they don't conform to moral

standards.


What are the characteristics of people with psychopathy?


Impulsive



Aggressive

, Irresponsible


What are the positive points for deviation from social norms?


Establishes developmental and situational norms e.g- filling a nappy at age 2 (Normal). Walking around

naked at 40 (Abnormal)



Protects society from the effects of an individuals abnormal behaviour can have on others


What are negative points for deviation from social norms?


Subjective- social norms are no real and objective. Based on opinions of society. Social norms are used

control those seen as a threat to social order



Social norms change over time



Cultural relativism


What is failure to function adequately?


When a person can no longer cope with the demands of every day life.



e.g unable to maintain basic standards of nutrition; can't hold down a job or relationship.


What are Rosenhan and Seligman's points for failure to function adequately?


-Person no longer conforms to standard interpersonal rules e.g eye contact

-Person experiences serve personal distress

-Person's behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous to themselves and/or others.

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