Psych chapter 3 Flashcards
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cultural perspectives
Culture is one of the most influential contexts in which behavior is judged
Social norms
Socially defined rule/standard
statistical rarity
individual behavior is often compared with the behavior of others
if majority of people demonstrate a behavior it is considered normal
personal distress
can result from a change in normal to abnormal behaviour like increased anger, anxiety, ect.
What are maladaptive behaviours?
those that stop you from adapting to new or difficult circumstances.
What does it mean to be neurotypical?
those who think, feel and behave in ways most people do
expected brain development and neurological connections
What does it mean to be neurodivergent?
those who think, feel and behave differently from most people
differences in brain development
What is emotional competence?
recognising emotional states of others
the ability to express own emotions
What is emotional regulation?
ability to apply procedures to control an emotion or set of emotions
What connections to emotions does neurodivergence have?
Some neurodivergent people have diffuculty understanding and expressing emotio, as well as recognising and understanding emotional states in others.
What are cognitive differences?
Maladaptive thinking is a form of abnormal cognition which can lead to a decline in mental health when it turns to negative thoughts
eg. thinking traps, mind-reading, filtering, black and white thinking.
cognitive differences through processing info in neurodivergent
Neurodivergent people process info differently to neurotypical people
eg. ability to respond, high attention to detail, resistance in adapting and change.
Variations in brain development
- all brains develop differently
- through learning and expirience
What is neurodiverstity?
the natural neurological difference that occurs between peoples nervous systems, in the brain resulting in differences in learning and thinking.
What are some neurodivergent conditions?
eg.
austism (ASD)
ADHD
Tourettes
dyslexia
autism common features
- difficulties in social interactions
- over or under sensitivity to senses
- attention to detail
ADHD common features
- hyperactivity
- Problems with attention
- difficulty regulating emotions
Mental wellbeing
a state of emotional and social health where individuals realise their own abilities, can cope with life’s stresses, work productively, and contribute to the comunity
Mental wellbeing can decline due to things like
- changes in life situation
- poor physical health
- increased stress and pressure
- difficulties with psychological development
neurodivergence and mental wellbeing
people with neurodivergent conditions do not have mental health conditions but are at more risk of suffering from poor mental wellbeing.
What does it mean to have cultural responsiveness in healthcare?
Culturally responsive practices mean being open and respectful to different cultures, and acting in ways that meet the needs of diverse communities by understanding their beliefs, values, and ideas.
cultural responsiveness in healthcare eg.
- having an understanding of different cultures
- being able to accept differences without judgement
- being able to respond appropriately to attitudes, feelings and circumstances of different people
What is supporting wellbeing?
Mental health professionals help diagnose and support people who show unusual or challenging behaviours that affect their quality of life.
eg.
- GP’s
- mental health workers
- psychologists and psychiatrists
