Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Flashcards

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It is a disorder that is characterized by a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development which often persists into adolescence and adulthood.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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The diagnosis of ADHD demands thorough

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history taking, application of standardized rating scales, and close attention to the patient’s behavior and subjects’ reports.

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It is a developmental condition of inattention and distractibility, with or without accompanying hyperactivity.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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ADHD is characterized by

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inattentiveness, overactivity, and impulsiveness.

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Common gender with adhd

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Boys

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Causes of ADHD

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Psychodynamic theory
Biologic theories
Theories of family dynamics
Environment
Personality factors

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The child is fixed in the symbiotic phase of development and has not differentiated self from mother.

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Psychodynamic theory

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Ego development is retarded

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Psychodynamic theory

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The impulsive behavior is dictated by the ID

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Psychodynamic theory

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Biologic theories

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Genetics, CNS abn, Neuro maturational delays, perinatal insults

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Parents and siblings of children with ADHD are 2-8 times more likely to develop ADHD than the general population, suggesting that ADHD is a highly familial disease.

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Genetics

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