psychopathology

Question 1

statistical deviation

Answer 1

based on the number of times “normal” and “abnormal” behaviours are observed

Question 2

deviation from social norms

Answer 2

behaviours different to the expectations and unwritten rules of society

Question 3

failure to function adequately

Answer 3

unable to cope with the demands of everyday life and live independently in society

Question 4

deviation from ideal mental health

Question 5

behavioural characteristics of depression

Answer 5

-activity levels
-distribution to sleep and eating behaviours
-reduced sleep or increased need to sleep (insomnia + hyper-somnia)
-aggression and self harm

Question 6

emotional characteristics of depression

Answer 6

-lower mood
-anger
-lowered self esteem

Question 7

cognitive characteristics of depression

Answer 7

-poor concentration
-attending to and dwelling on the negative
-absolutist thinking

Question 8

behaviourist approach to explaining phobias

Answer 8

behaviour is learned from interacting with the environment, so from experience
- the two process model-mower
phobias are acquired through classical conditioning and maintained through operant conditioning