Normality and Neurotypicality (VCE SSCE Psychology): Flashcards

Typical, expected behaviour patterns conforming to standards

Unusual, bizarre, atypical or out of the ordinary behaviours

Standard or typical brain functioning, processing & behaviours

Functioning outside typical range of neurological development

Enable appropriate adjustment to environment & effective coping

Interfere with ability to adjust to environment appropriately

Feelings from circumstances, mood or relationships with others

Very intense, frequent, persist long, or inappropriate for situation

Anger, disgust, fear, joy, neutral, sadness, surprise

Cognitive processes acquiring, processing & understanding info