Abnormal Psychology

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Learning Outcomes


General

  • To what extent do biological, cognitive and sociocultural factors influence abnormal behaviour?


    Examine how biological factors influence either one specific anxiety disorder or one specific eating disorder, came up in May 2012

  • Evaluate psychological research (that is, theories and/or studies) relevant to the study of abnormal behaviour


Concepts and diagnosis



  • Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis. Not covered. It was on May 2012

  • Discuss cultural and ethical considerations in diagnosis. Not covered


Psychological Disorders


- eating disorders - Bulimia Nervosa


Bulimia Nervosa Background Information

Bulimia Quiz.docx
Bulimia Quiz answers.docx



- eating disorders - Bulimia Nervosa (see above, combined with prevalence and symptoms)



Implementing Treatment

  • Examine biomedical, individual and group approaches to treatment

  • Evaluate the use of biomedical, individual and group approaches to the treatment of one disorder


    Group approaches to the treatment of one disorder came up in May 2012

  • Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment

  • Discuss the relationship between etiology and therapeutic approach in relation to one disorder


Article on SSRI's
Biomedical approaches to treatment.docx

Individual approaches to treatment.docx

Group approaches to treatment.docx

The use of eclectic approaches to treatment.docx