Unit 1.1.6 - Normality + Neurotypicality

Question 1

Normality

Answer 1

• Having thoughts, feelings + behaviours that are considered common + acceptable
• E.g. putting your phone on silent + not talking during a movie

Question 2

Abnormality

Answer 2

• Deviating/digressing from the norm
• Usually in an undesirable way

Question 3

Approaches to understanding normality

Answer 3

• Socio-cultural
• Functional
• Historical
• Medical
• Situational
• Statistical

Question 4

Neurotypicality

Answer 4

Describes people who display neurological + cognitive functioning that’s typical/expected

Question 5

Neurotypical

Answer 5

Someone whose neurological development/functioning is within the average range

Question 6

Neurodiversity

Answer 6

Idea that every human has a unique nervous system with a different combo of needs

Question 7

Neurodiverse

Answer 7

• Not neurotypical
• Functioning outside the typical range of neurological development

Question 8

Adaptive

Answer 8

• Emotions, behaviours + cognitions that enable us to adjust to the enviro appropriately + effectively

Question 9

Maladaptive

Answer 9

• Emotions, behaviours + cognitions that interfere with our ability to adjust to out enviro appropriately + function effectively

Question 10

Maladaptive emotions

Answer 10

• Very intense/overwhelming emotions
• Occur frequently
• Persist for extended periods
• Inappropriate for the situation

Question 11

Adaptive cognitions

Answer 11

Ways of thinking that benefit our survival + well-being

Question 12

Maladaptive cognitions

Answer 12

• Cognitive distortions that distort a person’s perception of reality
• Usually in a negative way

Question 13

Cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer 13

• Psychological treatment
• Targets the relationship between maladaptive thoughts, feelings + behaviours