AQA A Level Psychology –
Psychopathology RATED A+ 2023 LATEST
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Deviation from Social Norms - correct answersBehaviour that violates the accepted
rules of society.
Failure to Function Adequately - correct answersThe inability to cope with everyday life
and hold interpersonal relationships.
Deviation from Ideal Mental Health - correct answerslooks at how mental health is
assessed by looking for any signs of an absence of wellbeing and those that don't meet
the criteria are listed as deviants.
The Statistical Infrequency Definition - correct answersbehaviours that are statistically
rare according to a normal distribution curve are considered to be abnormal.
Phobias - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersexcessive fear of the phobia
Phobias - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersavoidance
Depression - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersloss of energy, changes in sleep
patterns, weight and personal hygiene
Depression - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersunenthusiasm, worthlessness and
feelings of sadnes
Depression - Cognitive Symptoms - correct answersreduced concentration, suicidal
thoughts and poor memory.
OCD - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersrituals, compulsions, repetitive
OCD - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersanxiety and distress
OCD - Cognitive Symptoms - correct answersobsessive thoughts and insights
The Two-Process Model - correct answersdeveloped by Mowrer
Classical Conditioning - correct answersphobias are developed through fear being
associated with neutral stimulus
Operant Conditioning - correct answersphobias are maintained through reinforcement
Psychopathology RATED A+ 2023 LATEST
UPDATE
Deviation from Social Norms - correct answersBehaviour that violates the accepted
rules of society.
Failure to Function Adequately - correct answersThe inability to cope with everyday life
and hold interpersonal relationships.
Deviation from Ideal Mental Health - correct answerslooks at how mental health is
assessed by looking for any signs of an absence of wellbeing and those that don't meet
the criteria are listed as deviants.
The Statistical Infrequency Definition - correct answersbehaviours that are statistically
rare according to a normal distribution curve are considered to be abnormal.
Phobias - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersexcessive fear of the phobia
Phobias - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersavoidance
Depression - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersloss of energy, changes in sleep
patterns, weight and personal hygiene
Depression - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersunenthusiasm, worthlessness and
feelings of sadnes
Depression - Cognitive Symptoms - correct answersreduced concentration, suicidal
thoughts and poor memory.
OCD - Behavioural Symptoms - correct answersrituals, compulsions, repetitive
OCD - Emotional Symptoms - correct answersanxiety and distress
OCD - Cognitive Symptoms - correct answersobsessive thoughts and insights
The Two-Process Model - correct answersdeveloped by Mowrer
Classical Conditioning - correct answersphobias are developed through fear being
associated with neutral stimulus
Operant Conditioning - correct answersphobias are maintained through reinforcement
