Read the four definitions of abnormality below (A-D).
In the table below are descriptions of abnormal behaviour. Choose the definition that best matches each description and complete the table by writing A, B, C or D in the box at the end of the statement.
Use any letter only once.
| Description | Definition (A, B, C or D) |
|---|---|
| An individual is unable to manage standard daily activities, such as maintaining personal hygiene or holding down regular employment. | |
| An individual possesses a psychological trait that is mathematically highly unusual, occurring at the extreme ends of a population distribution. | |
| An individual lacks key characteristics of optimal psychological well-being, such as an accurate perception of reality or self-actualisation. |
43 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Psychology Definitions of abnormality. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.