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Abnormality Definitions: Through my notes, I offer you a clear and concise understanding of the definitions of abnormality. You'll gain valuable insights into concepts such as deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, statistical infrequency, and deviation from ideal mental health. These key points will empower you to identify and define abnormal behavior effectively.

Characteristics of Psychological Disorders: Unlock the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of phobias, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) with my detailed notes. I have meticulously outlined the core features and symptoms associated with each disorder, ensuring you have a solid grasp of their distinct manifestations.

Cognitive Approach: Delve into the cognitive perspective on understanding and treating depression with my comprehensive notes. I present you with Beck's negative triad and Ellis's ABC model, two crucial frameworks that shed light on the cognitive aspects of depression. Additionally, I explore cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) as an effective treatment method, focusing on challenging and restructuring irrational thoughts.

Welcome to my exclusive collection of AQA A-Level Psychology notes, focused specifically on the captivating subject of Psychopathology. As an experienced and dedicated student, I have written these notes to provide you with simple, clear and useful resources: Biological Approach: Understand the biological perspective on OCD and its treatment through my meticulously curated notes. I provide in-depth explanations of genetic and neural factors contributing to OCD. Moreover, I discuss the role of...

AQA A LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY NOTES A01 AND A03 POINTS Behavioral Approach: In my notes, I break down the behavioral approach's explanation and treatment of phobias into key points. You'll explore the two-process model, which encompasses classical and operant conditioning, providing you with a deeper understanding of how phobias develop and persist. I also highlight effective therapeutic techniques like systematic desensitization, including relaxation and the use of hierarchies, as well as the in...

a01 and a02 notes on: Learning approaches: i) the behaviourist approach, including classical conditioning and Pavlov’s research, operant conditioning, types of reinforcement and Skinner’s research;

a01 and a03 notes on: The biological approach: the influence of genes, biological structures and neurochemistry on behaviour. Genotype and phenotype, genetic basis of behaviour, evolution and behaviour.

a01 and a03 notes on: The psychodynamic approach: the role of the unconscious, the structure of personality, that is Id, Ego and Superego, defence mechanisms including repression, denial and displacement, psychosexual stages.

a01 and a03 notes on: Humanistic Psychology: free will, self-actualisation and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, focus on the self, congruence, the role of conditions of worth. The influence on counselling Psychology.

ao1 and ao3 notes on Approaches in Psychology Origins of Psychology: Wundt, introspection and the emergence of Psychology as a science.