Outline and evaluate failure to function adequately and deviation from ideal mental health as definitions of abnormality. Refer to the experiences of Maya in your answer.
Maya's Case Study
Maya is a first-year university student who has developed an intense fear of contamination. She spends multiple hours each day washing her hands and sterilising her study desk, which frequently makes her late for lectures and has prevented her from completing her weekly seminar preparations. Maya feels constantly overwhelmed and extremely anxious about germs, although she tries to hide this from others. Recently, her flatmates have noticed that she has stopped eating meals in the shared kitchen, looks visibly exhausted, and has raw, sore hands.
Practise AQA A Level Psychology Definitions of abnormality with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 43 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.
