Chapter 3

Question 1

typical behaviour

Answer 1

activity that is consistent with how an individual usually behaves

Question 2

atypcial behaviour

Answer 2

activity that is unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behaves

Question 3

cultural perspectives

Answer 3

influence of society and community on ones thoughts and behaviours

Question 4

social norms

Answer 4

societies unofficial rules and expectations regarding how one should act
situatuional & based on time period

Question 5

statistical rarity

Answer 5

something that lies outside of the range of statistical normality
not all are bad

Question 6

personal distress

Answer 6

negative and self oriented emotional reaction
may be concealed

Question 7

maladaptive behaviours

Answer 7

action that impairs and individuals ability to meet the changing demands of their everyday life

Question 8

normality

Answer 8

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

Question 9

neurotypicality

Answer 9

a term used to describe individuals who display expected neurological and cognitive functioning

Question 10

socio cultural approach

Answer 10

things are percieved as normal relating to the social and cultural context

Question 11

functional approach

Answer 11

ability to cope with demands of daily life

Question 12

historical approach

Answer 12

changes throughout historical time periods

Question 13

statistical approach

Answer 13

the majority of what people think, feel and behave

Question 14

situational approach

Answer 14

what is acceptable in different contexts

Question 15

neurodiversity

Answer 15

variations in neurological development and functioning across groups

Question 16

neurodivergent

Answer 16

individuals who have a variation in neurological development and functioning

Question 17

autism

Answer 17

narrow interest
repetitive behaviour
memory ability
attention to detail

Question 18

ADHD

Answer 18

impulsivity
fidgeting
creative thinking
hyperfocus

Question 19

Dyslexia

Answer 19

reading and writing challenges
verbal skills
idea generation

Question 20

psychiatrists

Answer 20

specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioural adn personality disorders
completed a medical degree and specialized
work with patients and health professionals

Question 21

psychologists

Answer 21

professionally trained in one or mroe branched of psychology
completed a psychology degree and a post grad study
work with patients and their families

Question 22

mental health workers

Answer 22

nurses, social workers, youth workers, community service
work with people living with mental health, developmental or social challenges
work in client’s homes, community centres
manage mental health plans

Question 23

mental health organisations

Answer 23

companies or groups that work to address or advocate for mental health
counselling and crisi support, raising awareness, early intervention programs, education

Question 24

culturally responsive practices

Answer 24

acting in a way which responds to the needs of diverse communities and demostrating an opennes to new ideas that may align with different cultural ideas, beliefs and values