Chap 3

Question 1

Normality

Answer 1

Behaviors and development which is considered normal, typical, usual, or healthy.

Question 2

Abnormality

Answer 2

Anything other than what is considered normal,, typical, usual, or healthy

Question 3

Neurotypicality

Answer 3

People whose neurological development and cognitive functioning are typical.

Question 4

Neurodiversity

Answer 4

People whose neurological development and cognitive functioning are atypical

Question 5

Psychologist

Answer 5

A professional trained in the science of how people think, feel, and behave.

Question 6

Psychiatrist

Answer 6

Medical doctor who has additional qualifications to become a specialist in diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses.

Question 7

Autism

Answer 7

Neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the way people communicate and interact with others and the world.

Question 8

cultural perspective

Answer 8

Cultural normalities about acceptable behavior

Question 9

diagnostic criteria

Answer 9

Signs and symptoms used for the diagnosis of a specific type of disorder.

Question 10

disability

Answer 10

Any impairment that makes it significantly more difficult for a person to undertake everyday activities.

Question 11

Dyslexia

Answer 11

A learning disability characterized by significant difficulties with accurate and fluent word reading, spelling, and writing.

Question 12

Maladaptive behaviour

Answer 12

Any behavior that interferes with the individuals ability to adapt to the environment and fulfil typical roles in society.

Question 13

Adaptive behavior

Answer 13

Any behavior that enables the individual to adjust to the environment appropriately and effectively

Question 14

social norm

Answer 14

Widely held standards that govern what people should and should not do,

Question 15

Typical behavior

Answer 15

Behavior that would typically occur and is appropriate and expected in a given situation.

Question 16

Atypical behavior

Answer 16

Behavior that is not typical