learning activity 2 Flashcards
Distinguish between the following:
- typical and atypical behaviour
- atypical behaviour and maladaptive behaviour
- social norms and cultural norms
Typical behaviour (something that would usually or normally occur and is appropriate socially in a given situation) / Atypical behaviour (something that differs in some way from what is expected)
Atypical behaviour (something that differs in some way from what is expected) / Maladaptive behaviour (something that prevents you from completing or adapting to everyday tasks)
Social norms (standards that govern what people should and should not do in social situations, in relation to others) / Cultural norms (standards and judgements of social behaviour varying between different ethnic or cultural groups)
Explain the meaning of ‘normality’ with reference to an example.
Normality is healthy behaviour, an ability to cope with the demands of everyday life, and the capacity to think and act in an effective manner.
Give an example of behaviour that may be considered normal in a cultural group within Australian society, but abnormal by another cultural group.
An example of behaviour accepted in an Australian cultural setting is hosting barbeques at Christmas time. This is considered ‘normal’ behaviour to us, but for other cultural groups this would be quite unusual.
Define the meaning of abnormality.
Abnormality is any deviation from what is considered normal, typical, usual or healthy.
Give an example of a psychological or behavioural characteristic that would be considered normal.
A characteristic that would be considered normal is being quiet and non-disruptive in a learning environment.
When would atypical behavior be of concern?
Atypical behaviour would be of concern if:
- the individual exhibiting the behaviour put themselves or others in danger as a result
- it affected their everyday life to a severe degree
- the individual was under extreme distress as a result
Explain the meaning of “target for intervention.”
Interventions are used to help people, or the families of people, to manage, stabilise and support in lieu of not having a more concrete plan or response to the behaviour.
“Target for intervention” means that an individual has been considered for this event in order to aid them.
Does all maladaptive behaviour require intervention? Give an example.
Not all maladaptive behaviour requires intervention; it depends on
Under what circumstances would abnormal behaviour require intervention?
Based on the example below, what features of Alessio’s behaviour justify the judgement that he engages in atypical behaviour? List 5, each taking a different perspective.
