6/4/25, 10:21 AM AQA Psychology-
AQA Psychology- Psychopathology
NEWEST EXAM 1 2025-2026 \LATEST UPDATE
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Psychopathology
-Statistical Infrequency
-Deviation of social norms
What are the definitions of
-Failure to Function adequately
abnormality?
-Deviation from ideal mental health
Describes behaviour as normal or not based on the
number of times we observe it. If the persons scores
What is statistical infrequency? cluster around the average then they are considered
'normal' for that category.
On either side of the average people are attain the
normal distribution therefore counting as
abnormal. .
Objective- A cut off point is agreed
What are the positives for No value judgements- doesn't view homosexuals as
statistical infrequency? abnormal because they are wrong just because they
are infrequent to heterosexuals.
Appropriate- In many cases it can define abnormality.
Inappropriate- 130+ IQ would be considered abnormal
but people with high- intelligence don't need
treatment
What are the negative
points for statistical Labelling those who are living happily as abnormal if
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infrequency? they satisfy the criteria for statistical infrequency
Cultural factors are not considered- something that may
be normal in one country may be abnormal in
another
When a persons behaviour is different from what we
would expect it to be. Offends the sense of what is
acceptable. As a society makes a collective about what
What are deviation from social is right. Social norms vary by age, gender, culture so
norms? universal norms are rare.
A person with anti-social disorder (psychopathy) is impulsive,
aggressive and
irresponsible. DSM-5 says that we make the social
judgement that psychopaths are abnormal because
they don't conform to moral standards.
Impulsive
What are the characteristics of
Aggressive
people with psychopathy?
Irresponsible
Establishes developmental and situational norms e.g-
filling a nappy at age 2 (Normal). Walking around
What are the positive points
naked at 40 (Abnormal)
for deviation from social
norms?
Protects society from the effects of an individuals
abnormal behaviour can have on others
Subjective- social norms are no real and objective.
Based on opinions of society. Social norms are used
What are negative points for control those seen as a threat to social order
deviation from social norms?
Social norms change over
time Cultural relativism
When a person can no longer cope with the demands of every
day life.
What is failure to function
adequately?
e.g unable to maintain basic standards of nutrition; can't
hold down a job or relationship.
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-Person no longer conforms to standard interpersonal rules e.g
What are Rosenhan and
eye contact
Seligman's points for
-Person experiences serve personal distress
failure to function -Person's behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous to
adequately? themselves and/or others.
Attempts to include the subjective experience of the individual
What are the positive and views it as
evaluation points for failure important- captures the experience of many people who need
help. Useful criteria.
to function adequately?
Checklist- practical checklist allows individual assessment of
abnormality level.
Normal abnormality- sometimes it is normal to suffer
personal distress (after death of loved one)
What are the negative points Cultural relativism- varies in different cultures.
for failure to function
adequately? Risk of discrimination and limiting personal freedom- If
taken literally, the definition sees people who
participate in extreme sports, or have
religious/supernatural
beliefs.
A picture/idea is created of what is psychologically
What is deviation from ideal
mental health? healthy, and then those who do not match these ideals
are abnormal.
Who created criteria for Jahoda
ideal mental health?
Positive attitude towards oneself- (Self respect and self-concept)
Self actualisation- motivated and full of potential
(personal growth and development)
Autonomy- Independent, self reliant and sufficient. Able
What are Jahoda's criteria for
ideal mental health?
to make their own decisions. Resisting Stress- have
effective coping strategies and every day anxiety
Accurate perception of reality- perceive the world in a non-
distorted manner
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AQA Psychology- Psychopathology
NEWEST EXAM 1 2025-2026 \LATEST UPDATE
WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Psychopathology
-Statistical Infrequency
-Deviation of social norms
What are the definitions of
-Failure to Function adequately
abnormality?
-Deviation from ideal mental health
Describes behaviour as normal or not based on the
number of times we observe it. If the persons scores
What is statistical infrequency? cluster around the average then they are considered
'normal' for that category.
On either side of the average people are attain the
normal distribution therefore counting as
abnormal. .
Objective- A cut off point is agreed
What are the positives for No value judgements- doesn't view homosexuals as
statistical infrequency? abnormal because they are wrong just because they
are infrequent to heterosexuals.
Appropriate- In many cases it can define abnormality.
Inappropriate- 130+ IQ would be considered abnormal
but people with high- intelligence don't need
treatment
What are the negative
points for statistical Labelling those who are living happily as abnormal if
1/26
,6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
infrequency? they satisfy the criteria for statistical infrequency
Cultural factors are not considered- something that may
be normal in one country may be abnormal in
another
When a persons behaviour is different from what we
would expect it to be. Offends the sense of what is
acceptable. As a society makes a collective about what
What are deviation from social is right. Social norms vary by age, gender, culture so
norms? universal norms are rare.
A person with anti-social disorder (psychopathy) is impulsive,
aggressive and
irresponsible. DSM-5 says that we make the social
judgement that psychopaths are abnormal because
they don't conform to moral standards.
Impulsive
What are the characteristics of
Aggressive
people with psychopathy?
Irresponsible
Establishes developmental and situational norms e.g-
filling a nappy at age 2 (Normal). Walking around
What are the positive points
naked at 40 (Abnormal)
for deviation from social
norms?
Protects society from the effects of an individuals
abnormal behaviour can have on others
Subjective- social norms are no real and objective.
Based on opinions of society. Social norms are used
What are negative points for control those seen as a threat to social order
deviation from social norms?
Social norms change over
time Cultural relativism
When a person can no longer cope with the demands of every
day life.
What is failure to function
adequately?
e.g unable to maintain basic standards of nutrition; can't
hold down a job or relationship.
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, 6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
-Person no longer conforms to standard interpersonal rules e.g
What are Rosenhan and
eye contact
Seligman's points for
-Person experiences serve personal distress
failure to function -Person's behaviour becomes irrational or dangerous to
adequately? themselves and/or others.
Attempts to include the subjective experience of the individual
What are the positive and views it as
evaluation points for failure important- captures the experience of many people who need
help. Useful criteria.
to function adequately?
Checklist- practical checklist allows individual assessment of
abnormality level.
Normal abnormality- sometimes it is normal to suffer
personal distress (after death of loved one)
What are the negative points Cultural relativism- varies in different cultures.
for failure to function
adequately? Risk of discrimination and limiting personal freedom- If
taken literally, the definition sees people who
participate in extreme sports, or have
religious/supernatural
beliefs.
A picture/idea is created of what is psychologically
What is deviation from ideal
mental health? healthy, and then those who do not match these ideals
are abnormal.
Who created criteria for Jahoda
ideal mental health?
Positive attitude towards oneself- (Self respect and self-concept)
Self actualisation- motivated and full of potential
(personal growth and development)
Autonomy- Independent, self reliant and sufficient. Able
What are Jahoda's criteria for
ideal mental health?
to make their own decisions. Resisting Stress- have
effective coping strategies and every day anxiety
Accurate perception of reality- perceive the world in a non-
distorted manner
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