Details Title: Abnormal Psychology 483 Description: Childhood Disorders Total Flash Cards: 24 Created: 04/29/2008 13:58:08		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Psychology Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  Definition syndrome marked by deficits in controlling attention, inhibiting impulses, and organizing behavior to accomplish long term goals Term CONDUCT DISORDER Definition syndrome marked by chronic disregard for the rights of others, including specific behaviors, such as stealing, lying, and engaging in acts of violence Term OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER Definition syndrome of chronic misbehavior in childhood marked by belligerence, irritability, and defiance, although not to the extent found in a diagnosis of conduct disorder Term SEPARATION ANXIETY DISORDER Definition syndrome of childhood and adolescence marked by the presence of abnormal fear or worry over becoming separated from one's caregiver(s) as well as clinging behaviors in the presence of the caregiver(s) Term BEHAVIORAL INHIBITION Definition set of behavioral traits including shyness, fearfulness, irritability, cautiousness, and introversion; behaviorally inhibited children tend to avoid or withdraw from novel situations, are clingy with parents, and become excessively aroused when exposed to unfamiliar situations Term ELIMINATION DISORDERS Definition disorders in which a child shows frequent, uncontrolled urination or defecation far beyond the age at which children usually develop control over these functions Term ENURESIS Definition Term BELL AND PAD METHOD Definition treatment for enuresis in which a pad placed under a sleeping child to detect traces of urine sets off a bell when urine is detected, awakening the child to condition him or her to wake up and use the bathroom before urinating Term ENCOPRESIS Definition diagnosis given to children who are at least 4 years old and who defecate inappropriately at least once a month for 3 months Term READING DISORDER Definition developmental disorder involving deficits in reading ability Term MATHEMATICS DISORDER Definition developmental disorder involving deficits in the ability to learn mathematics Term DISORDER OF WRITTEN EXPRESSION Definition developmental disorder involving deficits in the ability to write Term DEVELOPMENTAL COORDINATION DISORDER Definition disorder involving deficits in the ability to walk, run, or hold on to objects Term EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER Definition disorder involving deficits in the ability to express oneself through language Term MIXED RECEPTIVE EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE DISORDER Definition disorder involving deficits in the ability to express oneself through language and to understand the language of others Term PHONOLOGICAL DISORDER Definition disorder involving the use of speech sounds inappropriate for one's age or dialect Term STUTTERING Definition significant problem in speech fluency, often including frequent repetitions of sounds or syllables Term MENTAL RETARDATION Definition developmental disorder marked by significantly subaverage intellectual functioning, as well as deficits (relative to other children) in life skill areas, such as communication, self care, work, and interpersonal relationships Term FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME (FAS)  Definition syndrome that occurs when a mother abuses alcohol during pregnancy, causing the baby to have lowered IQ, increased risk for mental retardation, distractibillity, and difficulties with learning from experience Term PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS Definition disorders characterized by severe and persisting impairment in several areas of development Term AUTISM Definition childhood disorder marked by deficits in social interaction (such as a lack of interest in one's family or other children) communication (such as failing to modulate on's voice to signify emotional expression), and activities and interests (such as engaging in bizarre, repetitive behaviors) Term RETT'S DISORDER Definition pervasive developmental disorder in which children develop normally at first but later show permanent loss of basic skills in social interactions, language, and or movement Term CHILDHOOD DISINTEGRATIVE DISORDER  Definition pervasive developmental disorder in which children develop normally at first but later show permanent loss of basic skills in social interactions, language, and or movement Term ASPERGER'S DISORDER Definition pervasive developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social skills and activities; similar to autism but does not include deficits in language or cognitive skills