psychology A level paper 1 exam questions and verified correct answers
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AQA psychology
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AQA Psychology
describe a behavioural characteristic that might be seen in a person who has been diagnosed with a phobia of wasps - correct answer - panic- behaviours such as crying, running, screaming
- avoidance- behaviours such as not going to places where wasps might be encountered
describe one emotional ...
describe a behavioural characteristic that might be seen in a person who has been diagnosed with a
phobia of wasps - correct answer - panic- behaviours such as crying, running, screaming
- avoidance- behaviours such as not going to places where wasps might be encountered
describe one emotional characteristic that might be seen in a person who has been diagnosed with a
phobia of wasps - correct answer - anxiety- feelings of worry/distress in the presence of wasps
- fear- feelings of terror/scared
explain how a hierarchy and relaxation might be used in the treatment of someone who has a phobia of
wasps - correct answer - hierarchy is a list designed by therapist and client put into an order of least to
most feared situations
- the client and therapist will identify fearful situations involving seeing a wasp in a jar or a picture and
rank from lowest to highest
- client will use relaxation by controlling their breathing
-showing them a picture and encouraging using calming techniques to relax and not moving on until
relaxed
outline the use of one or more drugs in the treatment of OCD - correct answer -attempt to increase or
decrease levels of neurotransmitters or the activity of neurotransmitters in the brain
- antidepressants / SSRIs - prevent the reuptake of serotonin and prolong its activity in the synapse
- tricyclics - block the transporter mechanism that reabsorbs both serotonin and noradrenaline -
prolonging the activity
- antianxiety drugs such as benzodiazepine - enhance activity of GABA so slow down CNS causing
relaxation
- SNRI - increase levels of serotonin and noradrenaline and are tolerated by those whom SSRIs aren't
affective
, discuss one or more cognitive explanation of depression - correct answer - how mental processes affect
behaviour
- becks theory - faulty info processing, negative schemas, negative triad
- Ellis's ABC model - A activating event, B belief, C consequence
- evidence to support the idea faulty thinking is associated with depression
- practical applications in the development of CBT
- not all episodes of depression have an activating event
- doesn't explain biological component
what are two cognitive characteristics of OCD - correct answer awareness that behaviour is irrational and
obsessions
state two statements that describe the deviation from ideal mental health definition of abnormality -
correct answer not achieving self actualisation and not being able to resist stress
what are two cognitive characteristics of depression - correct answer negative schemas and poor
concentration
what are two examples of Jahoda's criteria for 'ideal mental health'? - correct answer environmental
mastery and resistance to stress
which definition of abnormality best describes 'behaviour which is rare and not exhibited by many
people' - correct answer statistical infrequency
which definition of abnormality best describes 'behaviour which does not fit the rules of expected
behaviour' - correct answer deviation from social norms
which definition of abnormality best describes 'behaviour which shows an inability to cope with
everyday life' - correct answer failure to function adequately
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