3B

Question 1

What is normality?

Answer 1

🔑Normality can be defined as the state of having thoughts, feelings, and behaviours considered common and acceptable.

Question 2

The opposite - 🔑 Abnormality

Answer 2

is the state of deviating from the norm, usually in an undesirable way.

Question 2

different approaches to defining or describing normality

Answer 2

Socio-cultural
Functional
Historical
Statistical
Situational
Medical

Question 3

What is Neurotypicality?

Answer 3

describes individuals whose neurological development and cognitive functioning align with what is considered typical or expected in society.

Question 4

Neurotypical individuals often demonstrate:

Answer 4

Strong communication and social skills
The ability to function in distracting environments without sensory overload
The capacity to focus for extended periods
Adaptability to changes in routine

Question 5

Neurodiversity,

Answer 5

Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in brain function and development.

Neurotypicality is the opposite of neurodiversity.

Question 6

🔑adaptive

Answer 6

Adaptive behavior means adjusting effectively to the environment.

It is linked to normality, as expected functioning is seen as normal.

Question 7

🔑maladaptive

Answer 7

Maladaptive behavior is the inability to adjust effectively.

It is linked to abnormal functioning.

Question 7

Psychological development is often monitored along three domains:

Answer 7

emotions, behaviours, and cognitions.