UNIT 1: Abnormality

Question 1

Define: Typical and Atypical Behaviour

Answer 1

Typical behaviour means that a person acts as they usually do. Atypical behaviour is when a person acts in ways that are unusual to them.

Question 2

Define: Adaptive and Maladaptive Behaviour

Answer 2

Adaptive behaviour involves actions that enable a person to effectively carry out their everyday tasks. Maladaptive behaviour interferes with a persons ability to function properly.

Question 3

Socio-cultural approach to abnormality

Answer 3

Thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are viewed as acceptable in one culture are considered normal and those that are unacceptable are abnormal. (varies for cultures)

Question 4

Functional approach to abnormality

Answer 4

Thoughts, feelings and behaviours are viewed as normal if the individual can cope with living independently in society and abnormal if they are unable to function effectively

Question 5

Historical approach to abnormality

Answer 5

What is considered normal/abnormal in a particular society or culture is dependant on the era that the judgement is made

Question 6

Medical approach to abnormality

Answer 6

Thoughts, feeling and behaviours are viewed as having an underlying biological cause that can usually be diagnosed and treated

Question 7

Statistical approach to abnormality

Answer 7

If a large majorityof people ‘statistical average’, think, feel or behave in a certain way, it is considered normal.

Question 8

Situational approach to abnormality

Answer 8

Situational approach to abnormality Within a society or culture, thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be considered normal in one situation may be considered abnormal in another