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PSYC 236, Clinical Psychology > Module 12: Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence > Flashcards

Module 12: Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence Flashcards

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what etiological factors are there for ASD

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genetic factors are considered to play a dominant role in the development of ASD

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what treatments are involved in ASD

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  • medication and nutritional supplements
  • psychoeducational interventions
  • academic skill facilitation and remediation
  • parent training
  • behavioural interventions
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what is the required duration of separation anxiety

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4 weeks

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what are key characteristics of separation anxiety

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  • fear or anxiety that is developmentally inappropriate concerning separation from individuals who the child is attached to
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how is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder characterized

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temper outbursts

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what is the required duration of oppositional defiant disorder

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6 months

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what are key characteristics of operational defiant disorder

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  • angry/irritable
  • argumentative/ deviant
  • vindictiveness’
  • annoy others on purpose, temper tantrums, spiteful, don’t take responsibility for actions
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what are key characteristics of conduct disorder

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  • aggression directed toward people and animals
  • destruction of property
  • deceitfulness or theft
  • serious violations of rules
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what differentiates conduct disorder from oppositional defiant disorder

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the behaviour violates the basic rights of other or major societal norms/rules

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what are some etiological factors for separation anxiety

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  • history of anxious temperament
  • brain dysfunction
  • classical conditioning
  • genetic predispositions for amygdala dysfunction
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what are treatment methods for separation anxiety

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  • cognitive behavioural treatment

- SSRIs

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what are some etiological factors for conduct disorder

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  • genetics
  • neurobiology
  • early difficult temperament
  • prenatal risk factors
  • low IQ
  • poor parenting
  • peer rejection
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what are treatments for conduct disorder

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  • problem solving skills
  • pharmacological interventions
  • parent management training
  • school and community based treatments
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what are some etiological factors for oppositional defiant disorder

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  • genetics
  • neurobiology
  • temperament
  • prenatal risk factors
  • poor parenting
  • peer rejection
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what are treatments for oppositional defiant disorder

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  • problem solving skills
  • pharmacological interventions
  • parent management training
  • school and community based treatments
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what are key characteristics of ADHD

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  • persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity-impulsivity
17
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what is the required duration for diagnosis of ADHD

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6 months

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what are some etiological factors for ADHD

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  • biological basis
  • brain dysfunction
  • genetics
  • neurotransmitters
  • environmental factors
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what are some treatments for ADHD

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  • stimulant medications
  • psychoeducational interventions
  • academic skill facilitation or remediation
  • parent training
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what are key characteristics of autism spectrum disorder

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  • social impairment
  • lack of emotional attachment
  • echolalia
  • lacking theory of mind
  • comfort-seeking behaviours
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what are key characteristics for Asperger’s disorder

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  • social impairment

- mild version of ASD with higher intellectual functioning

22
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what key characteristics of dyslexia

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  • impairment in phonological processing

- difficulties with reading fluency

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what are key characteristics of dyscalculia

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  • inability to process numerical quantities
  • core deficits in working memory
  • deliberate avoidance of math
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what are key characteristics of Dysgraphia

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deficits in:

  • processing speed
  • working memory
  • executive functioning
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what are factors that predict success during intervention techniques

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  • providing students with clear knowledge of learning disabilities and compensatory strategies in order to promote self-advocacy skills
  • supportive school environment
  • positive relationships with effective teachers
  • emotional support
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what issues are there regarding assessing and treating children?

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  • children may present different symptoms based on their cognitive stage
  • changes and development of new skills
  • brain maturation
27
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what disorders are classified as externalizing problems

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ADHD; ODD; CD

28
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what disorders are classified as internalizing problems

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SAD; Selective Mutism; RAD; Anxiety Disorders, mood disorders, DMDD

29
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what are some gender differences regarding different diagnosis

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  • girls were more likely than boys to be diagnoses with a mood disorder, anxiety disorder, or eating disorder
  • boys were more likely than girls to be diagnosed with a behaviour disorder, or substance use disorder

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