Abnormal Psychology

January/February 1998

PSYCHOPATHOLOGY

Duration 3 Hours 100 Marks

EXAMINERS
FIRST PROP DP FOURIE MRS E VISSER KS HL HENDERSON MRS E MOJAPELO-BATKA MS PB MOKISATLHE MRS BC VON KROSIGK
SECOND PROF WA SNYMUS
EXTERNAL PROF JB SCHOEMAN (PRETORIA - UP)

ANSWER QUESTION 1 (COMPULSORY) AND ANY THREE (3) OF THE OTHER QUESTIONS

QUESTION 1 (Compulsory)

(a) Choose a linear and a circular approach to psychopathology and define abnormal psychology from each of these two perspectives (5)
(b) Sue et al (1994, p. A-11) define primary prevention as: an effort to lower the incidence of new cases of behavioural disorders by strengthening resources that promote mental health and eliminate features that threaten mental health. Use the two approaches you chose in (a) and show how each of them would approach primary prevention of abnormal behaviour. (20)
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QUESTION 2
Discuss the reasons why the deficits related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can significantly disrupt academic efforts as well as social relationships
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QUESTION 3
"Child abuse can be attributed to the parent's childhood, current dysfunctional family system and stress."
Critically discuss this statement. [25]

QUESTION 4
a) Define co dependency in alcoholic families and show how co-dependency develops (10)
b) Discuss the effects of co-dependency on family dynamics in alcoholic families (10)
c) Does the use of the concept co-dependency reflect a systemic point of view or not. Substantiate your answer. (5)

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QUESTION 5
a) The incidence of eating disorders has increased rapidly during the second half of the century. Explain this increase by referring to:

Sociocultural factors
Biological factors
Psychological factors
Family dynamics
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QUESTION 6
Provide a summary of the stages of grief and emphasize the possible advantages/ disadvantages of viewing the grieving process in terms of stages. Discuss also