1.1 Evaluate at least two methods of defining psychological abnormality. For thi

1.1 Evaluate at least two methods of defining psychological abnormality.
For this section you will pick at least two of the definitions of abnormality. You can choose from:
Deviation from statistical norm
Deviation from social norm
Deviation from ideal mental health
Failure to function properly
– It is important to remember that evaluating means pros and cons.
1.2. Evaluate at least two methods used for the classification of mental illness.
This means you need to look at studies that have tested the usefulness of the two
classification systems: DSM and ICD. You will need to use at least two studies for each
classification system, and say whether these studies support the DSM or ICD, or if they
discredit them.
Learning Outcome
Choose two psychological disorders. Discuss the symptoms and features. Evaluate the
contribution of nature versus nurture for these two disorders. For example, you may
choose addiction. There are biological factors involved with addiction, but there are also
social factors. You have to look into these two viewpoints (nature and nurture) and

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