Abnormality

​Abnormality

Open Ended

Define the Following ​SAM- axis ​

The endocrine system ​

Dendrite ​

Axon ​

Deviation from Social Norms​

Statistical infrequency​

Open Ended

Outline and evaluate two definitions of abnormality. ​

8 marks ​

Open Ended

Symptoms? What is lifelike for someone ​

Suffering from OCD?​

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Causes?​

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Treatment?​

Open Ended

Steven describes how he feels when he is in a public place. I always have to look out for people who might be ill. If I come into contact with people who look ill, I think I might catch it and die. If someone starts to cough or sneeze then I have to get away and clean myself quickly.​

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Outline one cognitive characteristic of OCD and one behavioural characteristic of OCD that can be identified from the description provided by Steven. (2 marks)​

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