P1: Psychopathology

Question 1

What is statistical infrequency

Answer 1

A less common characteristic when compared to the general population

Question 2

What does deviation from social norms mean

Answer 2

Behaviour that is different from the social standard

Question 3

A03: statistical infrequency application

Answer 3

Strength: assessment of patients with mental disorders involves some comparison to social norms,therefore useful part of clinical assessment due to its real life application

Question 4

A03: statistical infrequency unusual characteristics

Answer 4

Limitation: unusual characteristics can be positive e.g. high IQ scores are abnormal, and don’t require treatment therefore stat infrequency should never be used alone for diagnostics

Question 5

A03: statistical infrequency labels

Answer 5

Limitation: Not everyone benefits from a label, labels can cause a negative effect on the way they view themselves & how others view them. Also if they are living a happy life there is no benefit to being labelled as abnormal

Question 6

A03: deviation from social norms culture

Answer 6

Limitation: cultural norms differ so others may be be seen as abnormal from other groups when using their standard.e.g. hearing voices is accepted in one culture but not the uk. therefore creates problems for people living in different culture groups

Question 7

A03: deviation from social norms human rights

Answer 7

Limitation: can lead to systematic abuse of human rights*****