Childhood Disorders: Types, Definition, Causes, and Treatments, Quizzes of Abnormal Psychology

Download Childhood Disorders: Types, Definition, Causes, and Treatments and more Quizzes Abnormal Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 types of childhood disorders DEFINITION 1 -externalizing-internalizing-pervasive development disorders- learning disorders-communication disorders TERM 2 separation anxiety disorder DEFINITION 2 -key features:psychological condition in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment. (cant sleep, physical symptoms, persistent worry.)Treatment: CBT or coping skills TERM 3 selective mutism DEFINITION 3 -communication disorder: failure to speak when there is expectation to speak. (interfere w. achievement/social communications)**occurs for at least 1 month (onset age 5)- treatment:stimulus fading, desensitization, shaping and medications TERM 4 tic disorders DEFINITION 4 -communication disorder: 1. tourrettes: multi motor AND one or more vocal tics(may wax and wane, age onset 18) 2. persistent motor or vocal tic disorder: same as tourrettes however single or multi motor OR vocal tics have been present but not both TERM 5 Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder ADHD DEFINITION 5 -externalizing disorderkey features: inattention/hyperactivity. both maladaptive & inconsistent w/ developmental level. common to also have learning/communication problems**presence of symptoms before age 7 TERM 6 Inattention DEFINITION 6 -avoid tasks-failure to follow instructions-difficulty to give close attention-easy distraction by irrelevant stimuli- forgetfulness in daily activitiesECT TERM 7 hyperactivity DEFINITION 7 -fidgeting w/ feet, hands, leaving seat,-difficulty playing quietly-excessive talking-driving by motor-blurting out- difficult waiting turn TERM 8 associated features with ADHD DEFINITION 8 -3-7% of school kids-90% of boys-50% have learning problems TERM 9 causes of ADHD DEFINITION 9 -biological: structural abnormalities, neurotransmitter, genetic link 70-95%.-environmental: stress, interpersonal problems, family stress TERM 10 treatment DEFINITION 10 -stimulant drug: Ritalin effective for 70-80%-behavior therapy: summer camp, social skills training, token class system in classroom*therapy least effective alone