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| list the 9 temperament dimensions |
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Definition
1. comfort w/novelty
2. impulsivity
3. negative mood
4. intensity
5.adaptability
6. aggression
7. sensory threshold
8. activity level
9. executive functions |
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| if a child is not very adaptable what disorders may he/she be at risk for? |
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Definition
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| if a child is not very adaptable what neurochemicals might be involved and in what part of the brain? |
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Definition
| high cortisol levels w/in the mid frontal areas |
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| if a child has high aggression what disorders might he/she be at risk for? |
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Definition
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Term
| someone who has high levels of testosterone might be more prone to what temperament dimension? |
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Definition
aggression
(conversly is they are low in testosterone are at risk for being victims of bullying) |
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Term
| if a child has a low sensory threshold what disorders might they be at risk for? |
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Definition
| anxiety, & learning disorders (may also have compromised immune systems) |
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Term
| what does the sensory threshold mean? |
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Definition
if a child has a low sensory threshold they will be more sensitive to the senses of the world (ie, touch, smells, taste)
conversly, if the child has a high sensory threshold they are more likely to be sensation seelers & dont notice danger cues - these kids are the daredevils |
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Term
| describe the adaptabilty temperament dimension |
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Definition
- kids who do not adjust easily to new situations (ie, cries & screams each time hair is cut)
-they fall apart when little things dont go their way
-they resist transitions |
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| if a child is high in activity level what neurochemical may be involved and in what part of the brain? |
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Definition
| low dopamine levels in the frontal (neocortex) part of the brain |
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Term
| if a child is high in activity level what disorder might he be at risk for? |
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Term
| when do executive functions emerge |
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Definition
| early childhood (6-7 years old) |
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Term
| describe executive functions |
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Definition
| planning skills, organization, time management, attention span |
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Term
| what parts of hte brain & neurochemical is involved in a child w/low executive functions |
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Definition
| low dopamine in the frontal (esp dorsal lateral) area |
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Term
| what disorders are involved w/low executive functioning |
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Definition
| ADHD & behavior disorders |
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Term
| describe how a child who is uncomfortable w/novelty might view new situations |
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Definition
-these kids are very fearful when new things come into their world
-anything new is viewed as a threat |
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Term
| what disorders are kids at risk for if they are uncomfortable w/novelty |
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Definition
| anxiety - they have an overactivated amygdala |
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Term
| if a child is impulsive what disorders might he be at risk for? |
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Definition
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Term
| what neurochemicals are involved w/a child who is impulsive? |
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Definition
| low dopamine levels in the front part of the brain |
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Term
| when does impulsivity begin to emerge in children? |
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Definition
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Term
| what are the neurochemicals involved in a child who has negative mood |
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Definition
| low levels of serotonin & norepinephrine |
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Term
| describe a baby who is prone to negative mood |
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Definition
| a hard to soothe baby/not an easy baby |
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Term
| what disorder is is a child at risk for if they have a high intensity? |
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Definition
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Term
| name the neurochemical that is involved w/a child who has high intensity and their neurobiology |
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Definition
high levels of cortisol
over-reactive amygdala |
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Term
| describe a child who is highly intense |
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Definition
they feel things very intensely
act dramatically to everything (even small things) |
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