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IB Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Possible Essay Questions
Discuss the extent to which biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors influence abnormal
behavior.
Evaluate psychological research relevant to the study of abnormal behavior.
Discuss the concepts of normality and abnormality.
Discuss validity and reliability of diagnosis.
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IB Psychology
Discuss cultural and ethical considerations in diagnosis.
Discuss the interaction of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors in abnormal behavior.
Describe symptoms and prevalence of one disorder from two of the following groups: anxiety
disorders, affective disorders, eating disorders.
Analyze etiologies (in terms of biological, cognitive, and sociocultural factors) of one disorder
from two of the following groups: anxiety disorders, affective disorders, eating disorders.
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IB Psychology
Explain cultural and gender variations in disorders.
Examine biomedical, individual, and group treatment approaches to treatment.
Evaluate the use of biomedical, individual, and group approaches to the treatment of one
disorder.
Discuss the use of eclectic approaches to treatment.
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IB Psychology
Discuss the relationship between etiology and therapeutic approach in relation to one disorder.
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