CH3.1 - 3.3 Flashcards
Typical Behavior
behavior in most of the population given at the appropriate and expected in a given situation
Atypical
behaviors that arent displayed by majority of the population. (rare/ small percentage)
Cultural Perspectives
the distinctive beliefs, values, customs, knowledge, art and language that form the foundation of everyday
Social Norms
standards that govern what people should and shouldn’t do in different situation compared to others behaviours and practices
Statistical rarity
behavior that lies outside of typical range
Personal Distress
unpleasant/upsetting emotions that are constantly disruptive in a persons function
Maladaptive Behavior
cannot adjust to the environment properly and cannot fulfil their typical role in society action that impairs individuals ability in everyday life
Adaptive Behavior
able to adjust to the environment appropriately and effectively. (considered positive)
Normal
state of having thoughts, feelings and behaviours considered common and acceptable
Abnormality
anything other then what is common/rare
Neurotypicality
neurological development and cognitive development are typical
Approaches to defining normality
Socio-cultural, Functional, Historical, Statistical, Situational
Characteristics of neurotypicality
- freedom from disabling thoughts
- the capacity to think and act in an organised and reasonably effective manner
- freedom from disabling feelings, such as hopelessness and despair
- freedom from extreme emotional distress, such as excessive anxiety and persistent upset
- the ability to cope with the ordinary demands and problems of life; and
the absence of clear-cut symptoms of a mental health disorder, such as obsessions and phobias.
