Abnormal Psychology

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the concept of psychological abnormality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Define abnormality in terms of; statistical infrequency, deviation from social norms, failure to function adequately, deviation from mental health.

  • 1.2.

    Assess limitations associated with these definitions.

    For example, cultural relativism.

2.

Understand biological and psychological models of abnormality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Explain assumptions made by biological models of abnormality.

  • 2.2.

    Explain assumptions made by psychological models of abnormality:

    • psychodynamic model
    • behavioural model
    • cognitive model.
3.

Be able to analyse a psychological disorder.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Analyse a disorder in terms of the biological and psychological models of abnormality.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate potential treatment approaches for the chosen disorder.