U.1 Categorising Typical and Atypical Behaviours Flashcards
what is typical behaviour?
Is behaviour that would (“typically”) occur and is appropriate for and expected in a given situation, basically it’s what most people would do in that situation in that situation at that time. The behaviour occurs in the characteristic way expected of them.
what is atypical behaviour?
- It differs significantly from what is expected in a given situation.
- It is uncommon and essentially not what most would usually do in that situation at that time.
- Means that means that the person acts in ways that are unusual (‘atypical’) for them given the situation.
- Simply, they are behaving in an uncharacteristic way or ‘out of character’.
what are psychological criteria?
(In relation to typicality) are the standards against which a judgement can be made about a person’s behaviour and ability. Use to decide if a behaviour is typical or atypical.
what does cultural perspective involve the awareness of?
- Different customs, beliefs, and traditions.
- Different rules and etiquette.
- Attitudes towards the importance of mental health.
what is statistical rarity?
It is something that lies outside the range of statistical normality and is also unusual enough to be considered significant.
what does statistical rarity provide?
Provides an objective way to categorise behaviours and acts as evidence for whether a behaviour is typical or atypical.
explain personal distress.
An aversive and often self-oriented emotional reaction. The emotional reaction does not always have to be grand and noticeable, just inconsistent with how the individual usually behaves.
what is adaptive behaviour?
Include any that enable an individual to adjust to an environment appropriately and effectively.
what is maladaptive behaviour?
Any that is detrimental, counterproductive, or otherwise interferes with the individual’s ability to successfully adjust to the environment and fulfil their typical roles in society
what are social norms?
Widely held standards that govern what people should and should not do in different situations, especially in relation to others. They are generally known ways of behaving in particular social groups or society in general.
social norms and cultural perspectives are..
interlinked and that cultural perspectives often inform society’s expectations.
what does maladaptive behaviour involves?
It involves actions that impair a person’s ability to satisfactorily carry out their usual everyday tasks and to cope with or adjust to the challenges and stresses of daily life.
interlinking cultural perspectives and social norms
Each culture has its own set of norms about what is considered acceptable behaviour. Their behaviour that clearly violates a social norm in one culture or ethnic group may not do so in another.
