Which of the following statements about heredity and environmental influences is most correct?

Heredity and environment interact to shape psych development

In psychology, nature refers to

the influence of genetic inheritance on development

Which of the following statements about neurotypicality is correct? Neurotypicality...

means having the characteristics of someone who is neurologically typical

typical and atypical behaviour depend upon

the context of the situation and the individual's usual behaviour

Neurotypicality means

neurological development that is consistent with the general population

adaptive and maladaptive behaviour depend upon

the ability to adjust and function in daily living

Whic of the following statements about the concept of neurodiversity is NOT correct?

neurodiversity's more common in the general population than neurotypicality

Psychological development...

varies within and between individuals

In relation to mental health and wellbeing, atypical behaviour means that an individual

behaves in a way that is different from how they usually do

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Unit 1 AoS 1 VCE Psychology 2023

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Psychological Influences on Development

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1
Biological factors include:
thoughts
support from family
hormones
coping skills
2
which of the following is not a psychological factor?
trauma
intelligence
lifestyle
stress
3
Which of the following statements about heredity and environmental influences is most correct?
Heredity is more important than environment on shaping psych development
Heredity and environment work independently of each other
Heredity and environment interact to shape psych development
Environment is more important than heredity on shaping psych development
4
In psychology, nature refers to
the influence of genetic inheritance on development
the influences with an individual's natural environment
the influence of an individual's experiences throughout their lifetime
the natural tendency to control one's own development
5
Which of the following is a psychological factor?
brain structure
education
family dynamics
self-esteem
6
which term best describes atypical behaviour?
assessable
unusual
common
characteristic
7
Which of the following statements about neurotypicality is correct? Neurotypicality...
is a broad term for people with a neurological condition
cannot be represented on a continuum or scale
refers to someone without a mental health disorder
means having the characteristics of someone who is neurologically typical
8
which of these is not a biological factor?
education
brain structure
genetic predisposition
diet
9
which term best describes adaptive behaviour?
independence
excellence
adjustment
obedience
10
typical and atypical behaviour depend upon
the ability to adjust and show intelligence
how usual the behaviour is for the individual
the ability to adjust and function in daily living
the context of the situation and the individual's usual behaviour
11
Neurotypicality means
deviation in neurological functioning from what is considered normal
absence of symptoms of a mental health disorder
brain and behaviour that is inconsistent with most of the population
neurological development that is consistent with the general population
12
Which of the following is a social factor?
beliefs
coping skills
immune system
economic status
13
This term is used to describe thoughts, feelings, behaviour that differ from what is considered normal, usual or healthy
neurotypical
neurodivergent
abnormality
statistical rarity
14
adaptive and maladaptive behaviour depend upon
how usual the behaviour is for the individual
the context of the situation and the individual's usual behaviour
the ability to adjust and show intelligence
the ability to adjust and function in daily living
15
Whic of the following statements about the concept of neurodiversity is NOT correct?
neurodiversity may be represented on a scale/continuum from low to high
ASD, ADHD and dyslexia are all examples of neurodiversity
neurodiversity's more common in the general population than neurotypicality
neurodiversity is a characteristic that any individual possesses
16
Psychological development...
is the same for all individuals who share environmental influences
is primarily determined by the genes that are inherited
varies within and between individuals
is primarily determined by the age of the individual
17
In relation to mental health and wellbeing, atypical behaviour means that an individual
behaves in a way that is consistent with how they usually do
behaves in a way that is different from how they usually do
is unable to do the kinds of things they normally do on a daily basis
is distressed and extremely upset
18
ADHD...
has symptoms that are difficult to diagnose
can usually be cured with medication
is a neurological condition
is untreatable and unmanageable

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