Psychopathology

Question 1

What is one main issue with trying to identify abnormalities?

Answer 1

Cultural relativism- in other cultures certain abnormalities may not be abnormal in certain cultures meaning abnormal behaviours are hard to put on a scale and measure as there are no universal standards

Question 1

What are the four ways of identifying abnormalities?

Answer 1

Statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health

Question 2

what is the definition of phobias?

Answer 2

A group of mental disorders characterised by high levels of anxiety in response to a particular stimulus ?group of stimuli. The anxiety interferes with normal living

Question 3

What is the definition of depression?

Answer 3

A mood disorder where an individual feels sad/lacks interest in their usual activities. Characteristics including: negative thoughts, raised or lowered or raised activity levels and difficulties with concentration, sleep and eating

Question 4

What is the definition of OCD?

Answer 4

An anxiety disorder where anxiety arises from both obsessions (persistent thoughts) and compulsions (behaviours that are repeated over and over again). Compulsions are a response to obsessions and the person believes the compulsions will reduce anxiety

Question 5

What are the two kinds of treatments for phobias?

Answer 5

Flooding and systematic desensitisation