Psychology
Definitions of Psychopathology
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Definitions of Psychopathology Deviation from social norms: behaviour violating accepted social rules Failure to function adequately: an ability to cope with day-to-day living Deviation from ideal mental health: failure to meet the criteria for perfect psychological wellbeing Statistical infrequency: behaviours that are statistically rare EXAMPLES: A young woman reports that […]
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Attachment Theory: The Continuity Hypothesis
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Attachment Theory: The Continuity Hypothesis The continuity hypothesis – the attachment type you develop in childhood (secure / insecure) will continue into later relationships. INTERNAL WORKING MODEL Forms a model / template for all future relationships There is consistency between early emotional experiences and later relationships REALTIONSHIPS IN LATER CHILDHOOD Attachment type is […]
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Hazen & Shaver: The Love Study
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HAZEN & SHAVER: The Love Story Aim: – to explore the possibility that attachment theory offers as a perspective on adult romantic love and to create a framework for understanding love, loneliness, and grief at different points in the life cycle. Method: – analysed 620 replies to a ‘love quiz’ about people’s inner feelings […]
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Maternal Deprivation
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Maternal Deprivation Maternal deprivation – when bonds are broken, or attachment has not formed at all with the mother. Bowlby predicts that disruption to the attachment bond causes serious and permanent damage. INSTITUTIONALISATION Childcare provided by orphanages and children’s homes RUTTER ET AL (1998) – Development catchup study Aim: – […]
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