Typical and atypical behaviour

• Typical behaviour is the behaviour in which a majority of the population normally behaves
• Atypical behaviour is the behaviour that is not like how majority of the population behaves
• Cultural perspectives is the different ideas that cultures have about what behaviour is acceptable
• Personal distress is experiencing a level of distress that doesn't prevent usual activities
• Social norms are the popular or common standards in social situations
• Maladaptive behaviour stops a person from developing and functioning in their day to day life and limit their ability to adjust to life changing circumstances
• Statistical rarity is fitting in with the most commonly occurring characteristics in society
• Adaptive behaviour is an individuals ability to adjust their behaviour to meet the changing demands of everyday life