Unit 1 psychology : topic 3: Defining and supporting psychological development

Question 1

Typical behavior VS Atypical behavior

Answer 1

an activity that is
consistent with how an
individual usually behaves

an activity that is unusual
or unnatural according
to how an individual
usually behaves

Question 2

cultural perspectives are:

Answer 2

the influence of society
and community on
one’s thoughts

Question 3

Define Social norms

Answer 3

s society’s
unofficial rules and
expectations regarding
how individuals should act

Question 4

Statistical rarity is defined as

Answer 4

something that lies
outside the range of
statistical normality and is
also unusual enough to be
considered significant

Question 5

Personal distress is when an individual?

Answer 5

an aversive and often
self-oriented emotional
reaction

Question 6

Maladaptive behaviors are:

Answer 6

an action that impairs an
individual’s ability to meet
the changing demands of
their everyday life

Question 7

normality VS abnormality

Answer 7

the state of
having thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors that are
considered common and
acceptable

 the state of
deviating from the norm,
usually in a way that is
undesirable

Question 8

Neurotypicality is a term used to describe?

Answer 8

individuals who display
neurological and cognitive
functioning that is typical
or expected

Question 9

Neurodiversity is variations in what?

Answer 9

variations in neurological
development and
functioning within and
between groups of people,
such as those experienced
by people with autism

Question 10

neurodivergent is what?

Answer 10

individuals who
have a variation in
neurological development
and functioning

Question 11

Adaptive is when one is able to…

Answer 11

adjust to the environment
appropriately and function
effectively

Question 12

Maladaptive is when one is unable to…

Answer 12

unable to adapt to the
environment appropriately
and function effectively