AQA PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOPATHOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024.
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AQA PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOPATHOLOGY
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AQA PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOPATHOLOGY
AQA
PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOPATHOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024.
What are the positives for statistical infrequency? - ANSWER -
Objective- A cut off point is agreed
No value judgements- doesn't view homosexuals as abnormal
because they are wrong just because they are infreq...
AQA
PSYCHOLOGYPSYCHOPATHOLOGY
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2024.
What are the positives for statistical infrequency? - ANSWER -
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? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER -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 positive points for deviation from social norms? -
ANSWER -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? - ANSWER
-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? - ANSWER -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 the positive evaluation points for failure to function
adequately? - ANSWER -Attempts to include the subjective
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