Criteria Used to Categorise Typical and Atypical Behaviour (VCE SSCE Psychology): Quizzes
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What age range is typical for a child to speak their first word?
What age range is typical for a child to speak their first word?
10-14 months
How many main criteria do psychologists use to categorise typical and atypical behaviour?
How many main criteria do psychologists use to categorise typical and atypical behaviour?
Five
What approach do psychologists use before diagnosing someone with a mental disorder?
What approach do psychologists use before diagnosing someone with a mental disorder?
Multi-criteria approach
In many Western cultures, lack of eye contact suggests inattention. What does it mean in Asian cultures?
In many Western cultures, lack of eye contact suggests inattention. What does it mean in Asian cultures?
Shows disrespect or rudeness
Which behaviour was acceptable in the 1970s but is now illegal?
Which behaviour was acceptable in the 1970s but is now illegal?
Drink driving
On a normal distribution curve, where does typical behaviour fall?
On a normal distribution curve, where does typical behaviour fall?
In the middle area near the average
What percentage of Australians aged 16-85 have experienced an anxiety disorder?
What percentage of Australians aged 16-85 have experienced an anxiety disorder?
26.3%
Personal distress refers to experiencing what type of emotions?
Personal distress refers to experiencing what type of emotions?
Unpleasant or upsetting emotions
What does maladaptive behaviour interfere with?
What does maladaptive behaviour interfere with?
Adjusting to environment
What does the DSM stand for?
What does the DSM stand for?
Diagnostic & Statistical Manual