These are Practice Questions for the Psychopathology Topic of AQA A-Level Psychology. I will also be uploading the other topics and creating bundles.
Topics Included:
- Definitions of Abnormality
- Characteristics of Phobias
- Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias
- Behavioural Approach...
Psychopathology Questions
Definitions of Abnormality:
1. Outline one limitation of the statistical deviation definition of abnormality (3 marks)
2. Identify three criteria for ideal mental health (3 marks)
3. Explain what is meant by ‘statistical infrequency’ as a definition of abnormality (4 marks)
4. Explain what is meant by ‘deviation from social norms’ as a definition of abnormality (4 marks)
5. Explain what is meant by ‘failure to function adequately’ as a definition of abnormality (4 marks)
6. Outline one strength of the failure to function adequately definition of abnormality (4 marks)
7. Explain what is meant by ‘deviation from ideal mental health’ as a definition of abnormality (4 marks)
8. Briefly evaluate the deviation from the social norm’s definition of abnormality (4 marks)
9. Outline two definitions of abnormality (6 marks)
10. Outline and briefly evaluate the failure to function adequately definition of abnormality (6 marks)
11. Describe and evaluate two definitions of abnormality (16 marks)
Phobias:
1. Outline one emotional characteristic that may be seen in a person who has a spider phobia (2 marks)
2. Outline what is meant by a phobia (2 marks)
3. Outline behavioural characteristics of phobias (3 marks)
4. Outline cognitive characteristics of phobias (3 marks)
5. Explain characteristics of a phobia (6 marks)
Depression:
1. Outline what is meant by ‘depression’ (2 marks)
2. Outline behavioural characteristics of depression (3 marks)
3. Outline emotional characteristics of depression (3 marks)
4. Outline cognitive characteristics of depression (3 marks)
5. Explain cognitive or emotional characteristics of depression (4 marks)
6. Outline the likely behavioural characteristics of someone who has been diagnosed with depression (6
marks)
0bsessive Compulsive Disorder:
1. Outline what is meant by ‘OCD’ (2 marks)
2. Outline behavioural characteristics of OCD (3 marks)
3. Outline emotional characteristics of OCD (3 marks)
4. Outline cognitive characteristics of OCD (3 marks)
5. Identify one emotional, one behavioural and one cognitive characteristic of OCD (3 marks)
6. Outline ways in which someone’s emotional state may change in response to OCD (4 marks)
The Behavioural Approach to Explaining Phobias:
1. Explain the role of classical conditioning as used to explain the development of phobias (3 marks)
2. Outline the two-process model of phobias (4 marks)
3. Explain one strength of the two-process model (4 marks)
4. Briefly evaluate the two-process model as an explanation of phobias (4 marks)
5. Outline how classical conditioning can be used to explain phobias (4 marks)
6. Describe and evaluate the behavioural approach to explaining phobias (16 marks)
7. Describe and evaluate the two-process model of phobias. Refer to the development and maintenance of
a specific type of phobia as part of your answer (16 marks)
The Behavioural Approach to Treating Phobias:
1. Explain how flooding could be used to treat someone with a phobia of dogs (2 marks)
2. Outline one behavioural method for treating phobias (4 marks)
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller emilysarahjudge. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for £0.00. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
