Jahoda 1958 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

STATISTICAL INFREQUENCY - ANSWER abnormality is defined as those behaviours that are extremely rare, i.e. any behaviour that is found in very few people is regarded as abnormal. e.g. IQ - statistically unusual if below 70. diagnosed w/ intellectual disability disorder DEVIATION FROM SOCIAL NORMS - ANSWER behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community or society abnormality based on social context example: antisocial personality disorder (formerly ...

AQA A level Psychology – Psychopathology LATEST UPDATE WITH CORRECT ANSWERSStatistical infrequency Number of times it is observed Different/rare = abnormal E.g. IDD - average IQ 85-115, only 2% below 70 Statistical infrequency - real life applications All MI assessments include comparison to statistical norms IDD demonstrates how it can be used Useful in clinical assessment 01:17 01:23 Statistical infrequency - unusual characteristics can be positive Statistically abno...

Rosenhan and Seligman (1989)Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960)Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concep...

A Level Psychology Exam Questions and Answers Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) - Answer ️️ -Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) - Answer ️️ -Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, espe...

Exercise Strategies for Mental Health Improvement Exam Solution Manual Already Passed Exercise - Answers Physical activity for improved physical fitness. Sport and Exercise Psychology - Answers Study of non-competitive and competitive physical activities. Mental Health - Answers State of well-being beyond the absence of mental illness. Profile of Mood States (POMS) - Answers Self-report tool measuring mood states like tension, depression, and vigour. Iceberg Profile - Answers Personality p...

STATISTICAL INFREQUENCY - ANSWER abnormality is defined as those behaviours that are extremely rare, i.e. any behaviour that is found in very few people is regarded as abnormal. e.g. IQ - statistically unusual if below 70. diagnosed w/ intellectual disability disorder DEVIATION FROM SOCIAL NORMS - ANSWER behaviour that is different from the accepted standards of behaviour in a community or society abnormality based on social context example: antisocial personality disorder (formerly ...

osenhan and Seligman (1989) Abnormal behavior is seen as vivid and unpredictable, causes observer discomfort and violates moral or ideal standards because it differs from most other people's behavior and standards. Part of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Szasz (1960) Another supporter of the "Deviation from Social Norms" definition of abnormality. Argues that abnormality, especially relating to certain mental disorders, is a socially constructed concept...

What is obedience? A form of social influence in which an individual follows a direct order from a figure of authority. What was Milgram's (1964) study? Milgram (1964) sought an answer to why such a high proportion of the German population obeyed Hitler's commands to murder over 6 million Jews in the Holocaust and other social groups during WW2. Procedure: 40 US men were given the role of TEACHER through a fixed draw - ordered to administer (fake) electric shocks to LEARNER (confederate)...