Exam 1 Flashcards
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a __ __ is a pattern of behavioral, cognitive, emotional and physical symptoms shown by a child
psychological disorder
a psychological disorder is associated with what 3 prominent features?
- child shows some degree of distress
- childs behavior indicates some degree of disability
- child evidences distress and disability which increases risk of further suffering or harm
before determining if a behavior is normal, we must understand
-normal and atypical behavior __ __ __ __
-and what is normal and atypical behavior __ __ __
-within a given stage
-across developmental stages
maladaptive behavior requires the
-knowledge of how child psychopathology is __ __ __ __ __
-knowledge that adult psychopathology __ __ __ __ __
-manifested at different developmental levels
-may present differently in childhood
recognition of high rates of comorbid symptoms requires
-knowledge of common comorbid ___ ___ (anxiety/depression)(negative affects)
-knowledge of common comorbid ___ ___ (more frequently seen)(overt acts of aggression)
-internalizing disorders
-externalizing disorders
___ can be defined as the different early experience that result in similar psychological outcomes
equifinality
___ can be defined as the similar beginnings that result in various psychological outcomes
multifinality
___ ___ ___ looks at a childs immediate environment and the interaction of the larger environment. With this model, we must look at development within the context of relationships and interactions with individuals that are involved in their life
Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model
When determining normal from abnormal behaviors, we must look at the key conceptually different behaviors (___, ___, ___, ___) and their intensity, frequency and duration relative to the age norms
deviance
dysfunction
distress
danger
___ ___: the more risks equals the increased likelihood of psychopathology. Also known as the ___ ___
-cumulative risks
-multiplier effect
With cumulative risks:
-if you have 2 risk factors, you are __x more likely to develop said disorder
-4 risk factors = __x the likelihood of said disorder
- >6 risk factors at 10 years old = __x more likely than a peer with 1 risk factor to commit a violent crime by 18 y.o
-4x
-10x
-10x
What are some risk factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the individual level?
-prenatal issues (low birth weight/lack of oxygen)
-temperament
-impulsivity and aggressiveness
What are some risk factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the microsystem level?
-parenting styles (authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, uninvolved)
-marital conflicts
-parental psychopathology
-peer rejection
What are some risk factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the exosystem level?
-neighborhoods
-healthcare access
-recreational opportunities
-ineffective school policies
-low SES
-familial relationships outside of nuclear family
What are some risk factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the macrosystems level?
cultural climate
What are some protective factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the individual level?
-temperament
-good social skills
-self efficacy
-positive self concept/resilliance
What are some protective factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the microsystem level?
-good parent-child relationship
-family cohesion
-friendships/positive peer influence
-having a talent/hobby
-religious beliefs
What are some protective factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the exosystem level?
-recreational activities
-teachers serving as role models
-good school policies
-access to healthcare
What are some protective factors using Bronfenbrenner’s model at the macrosystem level?
cultural beliefs and supports
risk factors as a result of poverty
-children are __x more likely to be __ or __
-economically stressed parents discipline more __/__
-___ poverty is more detrimental than transitory hardships
- 22x, abused, neglected
-harshly/inconsistently
-prolonged
What are some environmental risks that come along with poverty as a risk factor?
asthma
not attending school
high exposure to violence
What are some sociocultural causal factors of abnormal behavior?
-low SES
-unemployment
-prejudice and discrimination in race/gender/ethnicity
-urband stressors (violence/homelessness)
When referring to the 4 D’s:
___: classification systems/how far from the norms certain actions are
___: impairment on functioning
___: increase in irritation levels
___: to self and to others
-deviance
-dysfunction
-distress
-danger
When discussing linguistic diversity
-19.7% of the US population over the age of __ speaks a language other than english at home
-Approx. __% of the US population is foreign born
-5 years old
-12.5%