Normality and abnormality Flashcards
normality
patterns of behaviour that are typical and expected or conform to the standards of what is acceptable
normal behaviours
behaviours that are consistent with an individuals way of behaving
neurotypicality
refers to indivuals who have standard or typical brain functioning, processing and behaviours for their specific age range
abnormality
behaviours that are unusual or out of the ordinary, they deviate from social norms and have the potential to cause distress to the indivdual or surrounding people
neurodiversity
recognises that every human has a unique nervous system with a different combination of abilities and needs, neurodiversity means an individuals brain functions differently in one or more ways compared to what is considered standard/typical
adaptive
emotions, behaviours and cognitions that enable an individual to adjust to their environment approprpiatley and cope most effectively, ebenficial
maladaptive
emotions, behaviours, cognitions that interfere with our ability to adjust to our environment appropriattley and effectively, harmful
maladaptive emotions
very intense or overwhelming emotions that occur frequently, persist for extended periods of time without interruption or are innappropriate, cannot cope
cognitions
cognitive processes or mental actions that involve aquiring, processing and understanding information or knowledge
adaptive cognitions
ways of thinking that benefit our survival and wellbeing
maladaptivee cognitions
irrational inflated thoughts or beliefs that distort a persons perception of reality, ususally negatively
what do psychologists use when treating patients with maladaptive thoughts
cognitive behavioural ttherapy (CBT)
cognitive behavioural therapy
used when treating patients with maladaptive thoughts, looks at thoughts: what we think, emotions: what we feel, behaviour: what we do
