unit 1 AOS1

Question 1

nature vs nurture

Answer 1

nature - HEREDITARY transmission of characteristics via genes
nurture - ENVIRONMENT experiences, objects and events we are exposed to throughout our lifetime.

Question 2

biopsychosocial model

Answer 2

framework for understanding the human experience in terms of biological, psychological and social factors.

Question 3

critical and sensitive periods

Answer 3

CRITICAL PERIOD - specific skill or function must be learnt

SENSITIVE PERIOD - optimal period for specific skill or function to be learnt

Question 4

adaptive vs maladaptive behaviours

Answer 4

ADAPTIVE - enables individual to adjust.
MALADAPTIVE - interferes with individuals ability to adjust.

Question 5

neurodivergence

Answer 5

variation in neurological development and functioning.

Question 6

typical vs atypical behaviours

Answer 6

TYPICAL - consistent with usual behaviours.
ATYPICAL - don’t align with usual behaviours.

Question 7

biological aspect of bps model

Answer 7

internal genetic and/or physiological based factors.

Question 8

psychological aspect of bps model

Answer 8

internal factors to do with mental processes including cognition, thoughts, affect, beliefs, attitudes.

Question 9

social aspect of bps model

Answer 9

external factors relating to interactions with others and external environment.