Abnormal Across the Lifespan pt.5 Flashcards
What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
excessive opposition or tendencies to refuse requests from parent or others, defiant to authority
What are the three categories of symptoms for ODD
- Angry/Irritable
- Argumentative/Defiant
- Vindictiveness
When does the ODD disorder usually begin
before the age of 8
Among children diagnosed with a psychological disorder, about ___ in ____ are likely to meet the criteria for ODD
one in three
What percentage of school-aged children display ODD
6-12%
Gender diferences in rates of ODD only occur in ____ _____.
Western Cultures
What do learning theorists say about ODD
That the oppositional behaviours arise from parental use of inappropriate reinforcement strategies
What is a common behaviour from parents of odd children
Parental Agression (grabbing/hitting/pushing)
When should stimulant medication be used in conduct disorders
is psychosocial interventions have not been successful
What is the most common anxiety disorder among children and what is it
Separation Anxiety disorder = extreme fears of separation from parents or others the child is dependant on
Among Canadian children ages 12-17 years, __% of gils and ___% of boys report having depressive disorder
5% and 2.8%
When is Separation Anxiety Disorder diagnosed?
when it is persistent and inappropriate for the childs developmental level.
Three year olds who can’t go to Schoo. without nausea and vomiting, and 6 year olds who can attend school without worry that something and will happen to them
What are some symptoms of Separation Anxiety Disorder
Nightmares, stomach aches, and nausea/vomiting
Separation Anxiety Disorder affects __% of children and young adolescents
4%
What do psychoanalytic theorists argue is the reason for child anxiety and fear
unconscious conflicts
