DP5 - Typical or Atypical Behaviour and Stress Flashcards

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Typical behaviour

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What majority of society does - consistent with a way an individual normally behaves.

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Atypical behaviour

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Out of the ordinary (could be neurodivergent) not displayed by majority of society.

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Categorising behaviour

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-Cultural perspectives
-Statistical rarity
-Social norms
-Personal distress
-Maladaptive behaviour

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Cultural perspectives

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Functioning or coping adequately in a particular society.

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Statistical rarity

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Fitting in with the most commonly occurring characteristics in a society.

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Social norms

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Obeying popular or common standards in a particular social situation.

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Personal distress

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Experiencing a level of distress that doesn’t prevent usual activities.

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Maladaptive behaviour

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Behaviours that stop a person from developing or functioning in their day-to-day life and limit their ability to adjust to changing circumstances.

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Stress

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The psychological response to feeling threatened.
Is thought to be experienced when the demands of an individual exceed the necessary recourses, present to deal with a stressor even if the stressor is not life threatening. e.g. - sweating or blushing

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Distress

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A negative psychological response to a stressor. It is experienced when a person feels overwhelmed by the perceived demands of a situation, loss or threat.
It can erode a person’s sense of wellbeing and lead them to feel anxious for long periods of time. e.g - being unable to cope with normal activities (getting to school) or having negative about oneself.

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