Psychopathology AQA A Level Psychology

Which of the following is statistically abnormal?

• An IQ of 45

• An IQ of 71

• An IQ of 120

• An IQ of 100

Which of the following is not a deviation from social norms?

• Laughing during a funeral service

• Aggression in a combat sport

• Transvestitism

• Watching a pirated film

Which of these is a criticism of statistical infrequency?

• It has no real life application in diagnosis or assessment

• All unusual characteristics are a bad thing

• Unusual people need a diagnosis to help them become more normal

• Unusual positive characteristics are just as uncommon as unusual negative characteristics

Which of these is a strength of deviation from social norms?

• Good real-life application in diagnosis and assessment

• Social norms are pretty much the same between social groups

• Social norms are handy for justifying human rights abuses

• Social norms are a valid predictor of future mental health

According to Rosenhan and Seligman, which of these is a sign of failing to cope?

• A person no longer conforms to social rules

• A person hears voices

• A person experiences mild distress

• A person's behaviour is unusual

According to Jahoda's ideal mental health, which of the following is a sign of ideal mental health?

• Failure to cope with stress

• Good self-esteem

• Being dependent on other people

• Conforming to social norms

Which of these people is failing to function adequately?

• Someone who cannot hold down a job

• Someone with an alternate lifestyle

• Someone who has a fairly happy relationship

• Someone with a smallish house

Which of these is a sound strength of deviation from ideal mental health?

• It is usefully narrow

• It applies well to a variety of cultures

• It is comprehensive

• It sets a realistic standard for mental health

Which of these is a behavioural characteristic of phobias?

• Fear

• Avoidance

• Anxiety

• Aggression

Which of these is an emotional characteristic of phobias?

• Fear

• Sadness

• Anger

• Humour