Atypical Development and Abnormal Behaviour

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2025.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE 2024
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
Not available
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand the problems associated with defining abnormality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1.

    Discuss the difficulties associated with psychologists' attempts at defining abnormality.

2.

Understand the symptoms and causes of an abnormal and developmental disorder in relation to models of abnormality.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1.

    Describe the symptoms of one abnormal and one developmental disorder.

  • 2.2.

    Evaluate the cause of the disorders.

  • 2.3.

    Relate the causes of these disorders to models of abnormality.

3.

Understand how an abnormal or developmental disorder is treated.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1.

    Explain one method for treating an abnormal or developmental disorder.

  • 3.2.

    Evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment method identified.

4.

Understand the effects of an abnormal or developmental disorder on the individual and others.

Others may include family, friends or carers or wider society.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1.

    Discuss the effects of an abnormal or developmental disorder on the individual and others.