1. Understand the problems in defining abnormal and normal behaviour.

This paper deals with the main topic of mental illness and health with its intricate perspective of the comparison of abnormality and normality. Moreover, it also covers important features through different approaches such as psychology, treatment, causes, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic approaches.

INSTRUCTIONS 

Understanding Mental Health and Illness

TASK A:

This assignment is designed to test your ability to “Explain the difficulties in defining abnormality and normality.” (Criterion 1.1). You are asked to prepare and deliver a Presentation, based on a Scenario, which has a maximum Time limit of 6-10 minutes (See attached guidance).

TASK B:

To test your ability to explain the causes of a particular mental illness from different perspectives within psychology e.g. medical, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic (Criterion 2.1); and to explain the different approaches for treating a particular mental illness from different psychological perspectives e.g. medical, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic (Criterion 3.1).

LEARNING OUTCOMES		ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The Learner will:	The Learner can:
1. Understand the problems in defining abnormal and normal behaviour.	1.1. Explain the difficulties in defining abnormality and normality.
2. Understand the different psychological explanations given for the cause of a particular mental illness.	2.1. Explain the causes of a particular mental illness from different perspectives within psychology e.g. medical, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic.
3. Understand the different approaches for treating a particular mental illness from different psychological perspectives.	3.1. Explain the different approaches for treating a particular mental illness from different psychological perspectives e.g. medical, psychodynamic, behaviourist, cognitive and humanistic.