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Discuss 'deviation from statistical norms' as a definition of abnormality

Firstly, deviation from statistical norms refers to a statistical infrequency (in either direction) from a previously agreed-upon norm. A common deviation from statistical norms can be depicted using IQ s...

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How to evaluate the atavistic form explanation for offending.

First of all, the word evaluate is used within exam questions to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of the explanation. Attempt to define the atavistic form, but consider that the question doesn’t ask...

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What is a 'nomothetic approach’? Suggest one limitation of a nomothetic approach. (2 marks)

A nomothetic approach is based on studying a sample in order to generate general laws or formulate principles of behaviour. A limitation of this approach is that it's quantitative which means in depth res...

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Outline the main features of the multi store model of memory. (6 marks)

Atkinson and Shiffrin's (1968) multi store model of memory comprises of three separate memory stores- the sensory store, the short-term store and the long term store (both the short term and long term sto...

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Discuss 'deviation from social norms' as a definition of abnormality

Deviation from social norms refers to deviation from unstated rules about how one ought to behave: anything that violates these rules must then be consider abnormal. In society there are standards of acce...

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