4A - Criteria Used To Categorise Typical And Atypical Behaviour 🌱

Question 1

what is typical development?

Answer 1

when behaviours or abilities fall within the expected range of development or progress at a similar rate compared to others of the same age

Question 2

what are typical behaviours?

Answer 2

patterns of behaviours that are expected of an individual or that conform to standards of what is acceptable given the situation

Question 3

what are atypical behaviours?

Answer 3

patterns of behaviour that are not expected for an individual or that deviate from the norm and can be harmful or distressing for the individual and those around

Question 4

what is atypical development?

Answer 4

when behvaiours, skills, or abilities fall outside the expected range of development or progress at a different place compared to others of similar age

Question 5

what are social norms?

Answer 5

shared standards or social beliefs about what is normal, acceptable or typical behaviour

Question 6

what is maladaptive behaviour?

Answer 6

behaviour that is unhelpful, dysfunctional and non-productive, and that interferes with a person’s ability to adjust to their environment appropriately and effectively