Abnormal Psychology 6 marks questions answered

Kleptomania and other impulse control disorders can be treated successfully with cognitive behaviour therapy. Describe the underlying theory on which this therapy is based. [6] The underlying theory on which this therapy is based is that impulse control disorder follows the idea of rewards, thus when an activity is followed by a pleasurable outcome, like feeling …

Abnormal Psychology 8 marks questions answered

Section B Describe what psychologists have learned about abnormal affect. [8] Firstly, psychologists have learned that there are two types of depression: unipolar and bipolar. The former affects a person’s overall performance for a prolonged period of time and involves symptoms like sadness, social withdrawal and disturbances in sleep. The latter shows alternating episodes between …