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Gaming Disorder – A contemporary concern

While many individuals enjoy playing video games as a form of relaxation, approximately 2% of gamers worldwide are estimated to suffer from 'Gaming Disorder'. This is characterized by impaired control over gaming, where gaming is prioritised over other daily activities, schoolwork, and social relationships, despite the occurrence of negative consequences and severe distress to themselves and their families.

Apart from 'deviation from social norms', outline three definitions of abnormality. Refer to the article above in your answer.

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Definitions of abnormality Questions

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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.

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