AQA A-level Psychopathology Unit Summary

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Which of the following is statistically abnormal? An IQ of 45, An IQ of 71, An IQ of 100, An IQ of 120

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An IQ of 45

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Which of the following is not a deviation from social norms? Laughing at a funeral service, Aggression in a combat sport, Tranvestitism, Watching a pirated film

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Aggression in a combat sport

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Which of these is a criticism of statistical infrequency? Options: It has no real-life application in diagnosis and assessment, All unusual characteristics are a bad thing, Unusual people need a diagnosis to help them become more normal, Unusual positive characteristics are just as uncommon as unusual negative characteristics

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Unusual positive characteristics are just as uncommon as unusual negative characteristics

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Which of these is a strength of deviation from social norms? Good real-life application in diagnosis and assessment, Social norms are pretty much the same between different cultural groups, Social norms are handy for explaining human rights abuses, Social norms are a valid predictor of future mental health

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Good real-life application in diagnosis and assessment

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According to Rosenhan & Seligman, which of these is a sign of failing to cope? A person no longer conforms to social rules, A person hears voices, A person experiences mild distress, A person's behaviour is unusual

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A person no longer conforms to social rules

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According to Jahoda's ideal mental health, which of the following is a sign of ideal mental health? Options: Failure to cope with stress, Good self-esteem, Being dependent on other people, Conforming to social norms

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Good self-esteem

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Which of these people is failing to function adequately? Options: Someone who cannot hold down a job, Someone with an alternative lifestyle, Someone who has a fairly happy relationship, Someone with a smallish house

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Someone who cannot hold down a job

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Which of these is a strength of deviation from ideal mental health? Options: It is usefully narrow, It applies well to a variety of cultures, It is comprehensive, It sets a realistic standard for mental health

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It is comprehensive

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Which of these is a behavioural characteristic of phobias? Fear, Avoidance, Anxiety, Aggression

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Avoidance

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Which of these is an emotional characteristic of phobias? Fear, Sadness, Anger, Humour

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Fear