chapter 4

Question 1

Typical

Answer 1

Whats expected of an indervidual or that conform to standards of what is acceptable for a given situation

Question 2

Atypical

Answer 2

Whats not expected of an indervidual or that deviate from the norm and can be harmful or distressing for the indervidual and those around them

Question 3

Normality

Answer 3

patterns of behaviour that are typical and expected, or that conform to standards of what is acceptable

Question 4

Abnormality

Answer 4

behaviours that are unusual, bizarre, atypical or out of the ordinary

Question 5

Neurotypicality

Answer 5

standard or typical brain functioning, processing and behaviours

Question 6

Neurotypical

Answer 6

an individual whose neurological development or functioning is within the typical (average) range

Question 7

Neurodiversity

Answer 7

the idea that every human has a unique nervous system with a different combination of abilities and needs

Question 8

Neurodiverse

Answer 8

not neurotypical; functioning outside the typical range of neurological development

Question 9

Adaptive

Answer 9

a term used by psychologists to describe
emotions, behaviours and cognitions that enable us to adjust to our environment appropriately and cope most effectively

Question 10

Maladaptive

Answer 10

a term used by psychologists to describe emotions, behaviours and cognitions that interfere with our ability to adjust to our environment appropriately and effectively