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What are the normal elements of a fear response that can escalate into a panic attack?
Trouble breathing, increased heart rate, derealization, depersonalization
How do panic attacks differ from normal fear responses?
They peak within a quick few minutes
What is panic disorder characterized by?
Fear of having panic attacks in public
What are safety-seeking behaviors in the context of panic disorder?
Coping mechanisms like massaging chest muscles
What are some developmental changes that differentiate children from adults?
Emotions, language, relationships, cognitive functions
What is the significance of the developmental changes in children?
They are a ‘moving target’ and differ each time you see them
What is a key characteristic of infancy in normative development?
Looks to grab attention and makes sounds
What emotional behavior is typical in toddlers?
Frequent tantrums
What begins to develop in preschoolers (ages 3-5)?
Trust and perspective tasks
What age group experiences significant social development and peer relationships?
School age (6-10)
What is a common method psychologists use to assess cognitive ability in children?
Standardized tests like the WISC
What happens to cognitive ability scores from age 6 to age 9?
Scores are compared to age averages
What marks the onset of preadolescence (ages 11-12)?
Puberty and explosion of cognitive abilities
What is a characteristic of adolescence (ages 13-17)?
Increased emphasis on peer relationships
What is the age range for emerging adulthood?
18-29
What factors influence child psychopathology?
Role of peers, biological factors, role of parents
What criteria can define abnormal behavior?
Statistically uncommon, significant distress, impairment in functioning
What does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
What is multifinality in the context of psychopathology?
Same cause, multiple final outcomes
What does equifinality refer to?
Different causes, same final outcome
What is etiology in relation to psychological disorders?
Factors that contribute to the development of a disorder
What is the diathesis-stress model?
Diathesis and stress are both necessary for the emergence of psychopathology
What are some theories of etiology for psychological disorders?
Biological, cognitive-behavioral, attachment, family systems, psychodynamic
What does the bio-psycho-social model indicate?
Interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in diagnoses