Psychopathology Quiz Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027

Psychopathology Quiz Questions and Correct Answers 2026/2027 What definition of abnormality is when a behaviour is very rare? - Correct Answer Statistical infrequency. How is rarity worked out? - Correct Answer Statistical measures/graphs such as a normal distribution curve show outliers. Give an example of a rare characteristic in which someone would need support. - Correct Answer Exceptionally low IQ. What is subjective in this measurement and what does this lead to? - Correct Answer Where the cut off point is for abnormality. Some people just missing out on support Which disorders would not be covered by this definition? - Correct Answer Very common disorders such as depression in anxiety. 17% meet criteria for a common mental health disorder. State 2 features suggested to define failure to function - Correct Answer Maladaptive behaviour, Personal Anguish, Observer discomfort, Irrationality and unpredictability, Unconventionality State the other 3 - Correct Answer Maladaptive behaviour, Personal Anguish, Observer discomfort, Irrationality and unpredictability, Unconventionality Name the researchers who created this list. - Correct Answer Rosenhan and Seligman (1989) Who does this not apply to that we would like to define as abnormal and why? - Correct Answer Psychopaths, they are able to cope in day to day life