Assignment:
In in essay of 2000 words, answer the questions below:
Q1 Discuss the view that a combination of different criteria (statistical infrequency, violation of moral standards etc.) is needed to distinguish normal from abnormal behaviour. Refer to issues relating to culture and time.
Q2 Describe diagnostic classification systems such as the DSM and ICD and assess (a) the difficulties involved in and (b)the usefulness of diagnosing mental illness.
Q3 Choose two illnesses from two of the following categories: ‘depressive,' ‘anxiety,' and ‘psychotic' disorders and discuss the similarities and differences between them .
Q4 Evaluate the biological, psychological and social causes of the main mental illnesses.
Q5 Describe and evaluate treatments for mental illnesses. Refer to the practical and ethical implications of these treatments in your answer .