Normal Variations in Brain Development (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards
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Who coined 'neurodiversity' & when
Who coined 'neurodiversity' & when
Judy Singer in the 1990s
Definition of neurodiversity
Definition of neurodiversity
Limitless variation in human cognition
Autism prevalence in Australia
Autism prevalence in Australia
Approx. 1 in 70 Australians
3 cognitive variations in autism (mnemonic)
3 cognitive variations in autism (mnemonic)
TEC: Theory of mind, Executive function, Central coherence
Theory of mind definition
Theory of mind definition
Ability to judge others' mental states
Sally-Anne test: % correct (neurotypical vs autistic)
Sally-Anne test: % correct (neurotypical vs autistic)
85% neurotypical vs 20% autistic
Central coherence meaning
Central coherence meaning
Ability to derive overall meaning from mass of details
ADHD prevalence in Australia
ADHD prevalence in Australia
Approx. 1 in 20 Australians (~1 million)
4 key ADHD symptoms
4 key ADHD symptoms
Inattention, distractibility, hyperactivity, impulsivity
4 cognitive variations in ADHD (mnemonic)
4 cognitive variations in ADHD (mnemonic)
EWAT: Executive func., Working memory, Arousal, Time estimation