CH3.1 - 3.3

Question 1

Typical Behavior

Answer 1

behavior in most of the population given at the appropriate and expected in a given situation

Question 2

Atypical

Answer 2

behaviors that arent displayed by majority of the population. (rare/ small percentage)

Question 3

Cultural Perspectives

Answer 3

the distinctive beliefs, values, customs, knowledge, art and language that form the foundation of everyday

Question 4

Social Norms

Answer 4

standards that govern what people should and shouldn’t do in different situation compared to others behaviours and practices

Question 5

Statistical rarity

Answer 5

behavior that lies outside of typical range

Question 6

Personal Distress

Answer 6

unpleasant/upsetting emotions that are constantly disruptive in a persons function

Question 7

Maladaptive Behavior

Answer 7

cannot adjust to the environment properly and cannot fulfil their typical role in society action that impairs individuals ability in everyday life

Question 8

Adaptive Behavior

Answer 8

able to adjust to the environment appropriately and effectively. (considered positive)

Question 9

Normal

Answer 9

state of having thoughts, feelings and behaviours considered common and acceptable

Question 10

Abnormality

Answer 10

anything other then what is common/rare

Question 11

Neurotypicality

Answer 11

neurological development and cognitive development are typical

Question 12

Approaches to defining normality

Answer 12

Socio-cultural, Functional, Historical, Statistical, Situational

Question 13

Characteristics of neurotypicality

Answer 13

• 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.