psychopathology

Question 1

definition/strength/limitation of statistical infrequency

Answer 1

abnormal=rare/infrequent
Objective - based on data
fails to distinguish between desirable/undesirable

Question 2

definition/strength/limitation of deviation from social norms

Answer 2

abnormal=violates unwritten rules of what is acceptable
cultural relativism
social dimension to idea of abnormality

Question 3

definition/strength/limitation of failure to function adequately

Answer 3

abnormal = prevents person carrying out day to day behaviors
practical checklist of 7 criteria
cultural relativism

Question 4

definition/strength/limitation of deviation from ideal mental health

Answer 4

abnormal=not in 6 criteria
difficult to meet all checklist
large range of criteria

Question 5

what is the two-process model for phobias

Answer 5

classical conditioning - phobia gained

operant conditioning - phobia maintained

Question 6

explain systematic desensitization (4)

Answer 6

1. replace fear response in classical conditioning
2. deep muscle relaxation techniques
3. hierarchy of in vitro/in vivo
4. work thru hierarchy

Question 7

explain flooding

Answer 7

fear=limited time response

fear=replaced by calmness

Question 8

evidence of classical conditioning

Answer 8

Little Albert

Question 9

disadvantage of behaviorist approach to phobias

Answer 9

selgimans preparedness theory suggests they are rational and ensure survival