psych sac AOS 1 Flashcards
heriditary factors
factors that influence developement and are genetically passed down from biological parents to thier offspring. which is nature
enviromental factors
factors that influence development and arise from an individuals physcial and social surrounding. which is nurture
biopsychosocial factors: biological factor
internal genetic based factors. eg. medications, gentics
biopsychosocial factors: psychological factor
internal factors to an individual mental processes. including thier cognition, affect, thoughts, beliefs, emotions
biopsychosocial factors: social factor
external factors relating to an individuals interactions with others and thier external enviroment, including their relationships and community enviroment
sensitive periods
the optional developement period ofr a specfic function or skill to be learnt in the fastest and easiest way
critical periods
the narrow, rigid developement period in which a specific function or skill must be learnt
typical behaviour
an activity that is consistent with how an individual usually behaves
maladaptive behaviour
maladaptive behaviour: an action that impairs an individuals ability to meet the changing demands of their everyday life
atypical behaviour
an activity that is unusual or unatural according to how an individual usually behaves
adaptive
being able to adjust to the enviroment appropriately and function effectively
psychologist
trained in mental health. identifys and considers a patients symtoms and personal behavoiurs
psychiatrist
trained in mental health. diagonses treatments and personal disorders to mentallly ill patients. has the qualification to presecribe medication
what is her attachment to her mother and why
insecure attachment. because she was neglected by her mother.
