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Typical behaviour   An activity that is consistent with how an individual usually behaves.  
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Atypical behaviour   An activity that is unusual or unnatural according to how an individual usually behaves.  
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Factors to determine typical and atypical behaviour   -Cultural perspectives -Social norms -Statistical reasoning -Personal distress -Maladaptive behaviour  
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Cultural perspectives   The influence of society and community on one’s thoughts and behaviour.  
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Social norms   Society’s unofficial rules and expectations regarding how individuals should act.  
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Statistical rarity   Something that lies outside the range of statistical normality and is also unusual enough to be considered significant.  
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Personal distress   A negative and self oriented emotional reaction.  
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Maladaptive behaviour   An action that impairs an individuals ability to meet the changing demands of their everyday life.  
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Normality/normal   The state of having thoughts, feelings and behaviours considered common and acceptable. -‘normal’ in context -should allow a person to function independently on a day-today basis as expected for their age -should not be distressing or self-defeating  
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Abnormality/abnormal.   The state of deviating from the norm, usually in an undesirable way. -not being able to function independently on a day-to-day basis, as expected for their age -behaviour is personally distressing or self-defeating  
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Socio-cultural approach   People perceive things as normal according to a particular set of codes relating to the social and cultural context that they are a part of. eg. in some cultures it would be normal to bury the deceased, whereas in other cultures this would be abnormal  
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The functional approach   People are considered normal if their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours allow them to cope with the demands of everyday life. eg. a person being able to feed and clothe themselves so they could work would be considered normal  
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The historical approach   What people perceive as normal, changes throughout different historical periods. eg. in the current time period it wouldn’t be normal to take a horse and a carriage to get your groceries but it would be normal in the 1800s  
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The situational approach   Normality is based on what is acceptable in different contexts. eg. tackling someone at a workplace compared to a contact sports game may be considered abnormal  
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The statistical approach   Normality is based on how the majority of people think, feelings and and behave. eg. it is normal to laugh when tickled because the majority of people do  
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The medical approach   Normality based on the biological factors of mental illness, which may be include genetic inheritance, linked physical ailments, infections and chemical abnormalities.  
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Neurotypicality/neurotypical   A term used to describe individuals who display expected neurological and cognitive functioning .  
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Neurodiversity/neurodiverse   Variations in neurological development and functioning such as those experienced by individuals with Autism or ADHD.  
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Neurotypical   Is a term used to describe expected development. It exists on a continuum with neurodiverse.  
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Adaptive   Being able to adjust to the environment appropriately and function effectively while meeting the changing demands of everyday life. eg. being quiet in a library but cheering at a sports game  
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Maladaptive   Being unable to adjust to the environment appropriately and function effectively while meeting the changing demands of everyday life.  
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Adaptive development   Another way of considering what is ‘normal’ by considering what may be adaptive or maladaptive for an individual.  
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Neurodivergent   individuals who have a variation in neurological development and functioning  
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Autism   A neurodevelopment condition characterised by impaired social interactions, verbal and non-verbal communication difficulties, narrow interests, and repetitive behaviour.  
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)   A neurological condition characterised by persistent innatention or hyper activity that disrupts social, academic, or occupational functioning.  
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Dyslexia   A neurologically based learning difficulty manifested as severe challenges in reading, spelling and sometimes in arithmetic.  
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psychiatrist   a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of mental, behavioural and personality disorders.  
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psychologist   an individual who is professionally trained in one or more branches of psychology.  
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mental health workers   members of a mental health treatment team who assist in providing a wide range of services and care for patients with psychological or social problems.  
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mental health organisation   a company or group that works to address or advocate for mental health, such as through providing support or specialised services.  
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culturally responsive practices   Acting in a way that responds to the needs of diverse communities and demonstrating an openess to new ideas that may align with different cultural beliefs.  
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advantages of using cultural perspectives and social norms to categorise typical and atypical behaviour   -enables different cultural contexts to be taken into account -acts as a baseline for what is typical in a given social context  
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limitations of using cultural perspectives and social norms to categorise typical and atypical behaviour   -cultural perspectives can allow for a collective evaluation of a behaviour rather than an individual evaluation -in a multicultural society, different cultural norms can influence behaviours -social norms are more situational  
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advantages of using statistical rarity to categorise typical and atypical behaviour   -provides an objective perspective, allowing for a more accurate way to categorise behaviours as typical or atypical  
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limitations of using statistical rarity to categorise typical and atypical behaviour   -not all statistical rarities are damaging or negative, making it a less helpful measure  
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advantages of using personal distress and maladaptive behaviour to categorise atypical and typical behaviour   -can be used when cultural, social, or statistical measures are not applicable or appropriate -can be quite visible -considers the consequences of behaviour  
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limitations of using personal distress and maladaptive behaviour to categorise atypical and typical behaviour   -some individuals may conceal personal distress, making it difficult to identify atypical behaviours -what is considered maladaptive can be subjective  
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characteristics of a neurotypical individual   -good communication skills -can focus for prolonged periods -able to function independently on distracting environments without sensory overload -able to adapt to changes in routine  
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characteristics of a neurodivergent individual   -easier to express themselves through creativity -cant really focus for extended periods, but is very detail focused -tends to observe what happens around them and, as a result, may get distracted -difficulty in adapting to change especially if sudden  
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autism spectrum disorder (ASD) brain structure/function   -bigger brain volume as child; but, brain volumes becomes equal after adolescence -thin temporal cortex- processing sounds and speech -thick frontal cortext- complex social + cognitive processes -small internal structures- amygdala- processing emotions  
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autism spectrum disorder (ASD) strengths   -great attention to detail -great retention of facts -high motivation & enthusiasm in activities of interest -high accuracy in various tasks -innovative approaches to problem-solving -accurately follow instructions -can offer unique insights  
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autism spectrum disorder (ASD) challenges   -unable to make or keep eye contact -unable to read facial expressions&recognise ppls emotions -stressed by minor changes to routine -obsessive singular interests -delayed language skills -delayed movement skills -delayed cognitive/learning skills  
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autism spectrum disorder (ASD) management   -educational&developmental therapy -behavioural therapy -speech, language, and occupational therapy -medication (help mental health issues- anxiety medication to calm worries/fears) -psychotherapy (increase or build upon their strengths)  
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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) brain structure/function   -hyperactivity&hypoactivity in brain parts: mess brains ability to meet cognitive needs of a task. -small amygdala&hippocampus- emotional&motivation -slow maturation-cerebral cortex- cognitive&attention -fast maturation-motor cortex- restless,fidgeting  
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attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) strengths   -hyper-focusing on a particular task of interest -creative approaches to various tasks -enthusiasm in what they do -finding innovative ways to complete a task  
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attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) challenges   -time management -Staying concentrated -Staying on topic -acting with rationality -articulating feelings -impulsivity  
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attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) management   - medication for focus - therapy for daily challenges, time management, and planning - behavioural strategies: declutter, set zones, use a planner, and work in small steps to stay organised and avoid overwhelmed  
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dyslexia brain structure/function   -less grey matter affects reading, speech, and spelling. -weaker white matter slows reading. -hypoactive brain regions hinder symbol-sound recognition. -reduced neuroplasticity in the left hemisphere affects language and reading  
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dyslexia strengths   -strong memory -puzzle-solving skills -spatial awareness -initiating conversation -problem-solving -big-picture thinking -narrative reasoning (visualizing key ideas) -3D thinking  
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dyslexia challenges   -difficulty with reading and writing -slower learning -trouble forming words (reversing sounds, confusing similar words) -struggles with jokes and expressions -low confidence in reading/writing tasks -fear of falling behind  
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dyslexia management   -learning through audio/video recordings -assistive tech for text-to-speech -tech tools for writing (word processors, organizers) -occupational therapy for workplace strategies  
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cross cultural perspectives   -mental disorders and distress vary across cultures -help-seeking is influenced by social and cultural contexts -culturally responsive practices: —listening to communities —acknowledging differences —finding priorities —targeting universal goals  
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cultural humility   -cultural humility means listening and learning from lived experiences -moves beyond cultural sensitivity, addressing power imbalances involves: -lifelong self-reflection -challenging power imbalances -building community partnerships  
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cultural safety   it recognises power imbalances in mental health services, esp for diverse groups practices include: -avoiding cultural imposition -encouraging communication and respect -involving trusted family/friends -acknowledging powerlessness and harm  
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differences and similarities between psychologist and psychiatrist   similarities: -both can diagnose -both work in similar areas differences: -only psychiatrist can prescribe medicine -psychiatrist did medical degree while psychologist didn’t  
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