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Explain the scope of Abnormal Psychology and its focus.
Abnormal Psychology studies unusual patterns of behaviour, emotion, and thought that may not be understood as precipitating a mental disorder. Its scope is to study people’s emotional, cognitive, and/or behavioural problems, focusing on atypical or abnormal members of society.
Define behaviour as used in psychology.
In psychology, behaviour is regarded as any observable activity by a human being.
Discuss the factors that influence human behaviour.
Most human behaviour results from a combination of factors such as culture, attitudes, emotions, values, ethics, authority, rapport, persuasion, coercion, and genetics.
Explain the A-B-C Model of Behaviour.
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What are the characteristics of normal behaviour according to the text?
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Abnormal Psychology
- Abnormal Psychology is a branch of psychology that studies unusual patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior that deviate from societal norms.
- Focuses on understanding, diagnosing, and treating mental disorders and abnormal behaviors.
Behaviour in Psychology
- Behaviour refers to any observable or measurable action, reaction, or response to internal or external stimuli.
- Encompasses both overt and covert behaviors, including verbal and nonverbal expressions.
Factors Influencing Human Behaviour
- Biological factors: genetics, neurotransmitters, brain structure, and physiological processes.
- Environmental factors: social and cultural norms, family dynamics, life experiences, and learning.
- Psychological factors: personality, motivation, attitudes, and cognitive processes.
A-B-C Model of Behaviour
- Antecedent (A): the event or stimulus that triggers a behavior.
- Behaviour (B): the actual response or action taken.
- Consequence (C): the outcome or result of the behavior.
Characteristics of Normal Behaviour
- Adaptability: ability to adjust to changing situations and environments.
- Coping skills: effective management of stress and adversity.
- Resilience: capacity to bounce back from difficulties and setbacks.
- Flexibility: ability to modify behavior in response to new information or circumstances.
- Autonomy: independence in decision-making and self-regulation.
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Explore abnormal behavior and abnormal psychology, studying unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought to understand emotional, cognitive, and behavioral problems.
