Psychopathology L1

Question 1

Psychopathology definition

Answer 1

Scientific study of mental disorders (abnormalities) such as depression, phobias, and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Question 2

Abnormal behaviour definition (deviation from social norms)

Answer 2

Behaviour that goes against the unwritten rules in a society or culture

Question 3

Social norms definition

Answer 3

Standards of acceptable behaviour that are created by a social group & adhered to by all those who are socialised into that group

E.g: don’t stand too close to a person you have just met

Question 4

Example of a limitation of deviation from social norms

Answer 4

The Suffragettes broke many social norms, however this led to women gaining the right to vote. Therefore it can be beneficial at times.