Chapter 3 Flashcards
typical behaviour
activity that is consistent with how an individual usually behaves
atypcial behaviour
activity that is unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behaves
cultural perspectives
influence of society and community on ones thoughts and behaviours
social norms
societies unofficial rules and expectations regarding how one should act
situatuional & based on time period
statistical rarity
something that lies outside of the range of statistical normality
not all are bad
personal distress
negative and self oriented emotional reaction
may be concealed
maladaptive behaviours
action that impairs and individuals ability to meet the changing demands of their everyday life
normality
the state of having thoughts, feelings and behaviours considered common and acceptable
neurotypicality
a term used to describe individuals who display expected neurological and cognitive functioning
socio cultural approach
things are percieved as normal relating to the social and cultural context
functional approach
ability to cope with demands of daily life
historical approach
changes throughout historical time periods
statistical approach
the majority of what people think, feel and behave
situational approach
what is acceptable in different contexts
neurodiversity
variations in neurological development and functioning across groups
neurodivergent
individuals who have a variation in neurological development and functioning
autism
narrow interest
repetitive behaviour
memory ability
attention to detail
ADHD
impulsivity
fidgeting
creative thinking
hyperfocus
Dyslexia
reading and writing challenges
verbal skills
idea generation
psychiatrists
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioural adn personality disorders
completed a medical degree and specialized
work with patients and health professionals
psychologists
professionally trained in one or mroe branched of psychology
completed a psychology degree and a post grad study
work with patients and their families
mental health workers
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
mental health organisations
companies or groups that work to address or advocate for mental health
counselling and crisi support, raising awareness, early intervention programs, education
culturally responsive practices
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
