Behavior and Cognition Flashcards

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what are some factors influencing the behavior of children

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biologic, genetic, nutrition, physical health, developmental ability, environmental/family interactions, temperament, parent/caregiver response

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what is behavioral therapy

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reinforces desired behaviors replacing the inapproprite ones

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what is play therapy

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encourages child to act out feelings of sadness, fear, hostility, or anger

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what is cognitive behavioral therapy

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teaches children to change reactions so that automatic negative thought patterns are replaced with alternative ones

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what is dialectical behavioral therapy

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group and individual sessions to learn responsibility for their problems and better deal with negative emotions

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what is family therapy

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exploration of the childs emotional issue and its effects on family members helps family focus in more constructive way

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what is group therapy

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feelings are expressed and participants gain hope and feel apart of something and benefit from role modeling, takes advantage of peer relationships

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what is milieu therapy

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a specially structured setting designed to promote the childs adaptive and social skills

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what are some behavior management techniques

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set limits, hold child responsible, dont argue/negotiate about the limits, provide consistent caregivers, daily routine, remain calm, redirect attention when needed, ignore inappropriate behaviors, praise childs self control efforts,

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what is the criteria for diagnosis of intellectual disabilities

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deviations in IQ of 2 or more standard deviations (70-75), disability occurring before the age of 18 and coexisting defitcs of atleast 2: communication, community use, functional academics, health/safety, home, leisure, self care/direction, social skills, work

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what is mild Categories of Intellectual Disability

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IQ 55-69

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what is moderate Categories of Intellectual Disability

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IQ 40 to 50-54

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what is severe Categories of Intellectual Disability

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IQ 25-39

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what is profound Categories of Intellectual Disability

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IQ less then 25

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what are some warning signs of autism

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doesnt imitate, lack of intrest in joint attention, eye contact abnormalities, delayed language development, failure to develop symbolic - imaginative play, losing language or social skills at any age

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what are some possible etiology of autism

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genetic makeup, brain abnormalities, altered chemistry, virus, toxic chemicals

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what are some interventions for autism

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emotional support, professional guidance and education, treatment plan, overcome barriers, stress the importance of rigid routines, respite care, referrals, positive feedback

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behaviors related to cognitive disorders

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hallucinations, aggression, distractibility, intolerance to frustration, lack of sense of humor or fun, inhibition, poor attention span, potential cognitive or learning disabilities, unusual motor activities, changes in behavior or activity level

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what is dyslexia

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difficulty with reading, writing, and spelling

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what is dyscalculia

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problems with mathematics and computation

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what is dyspraxia

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problems with manual desterity and coordination

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what is dyspraphia

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difficulty producing the written word (composition, spelling, and writing)

23
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what are some typical alcohol syndrome facial features

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low nasal bridge with short upturned nose, flattened midface, long philitrum with narrow upper lip

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what are some other features of fetal alcohol syndrome

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poor coordination, skeletal abnormalities, microcephaly, failure to thrive, hearing loss

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what is hyperactive ADHD

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impulsive - bud into conversation, cant wait their turn

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what is inattentive ADHD

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careless mistakes about their school work, unorganized, loose important things, hard to focus, forgetful

27
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what meds are used for ADHD

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amphetamine, adrenal, ritalin

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what are some interventions for ADHD

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emotional support, educate of behavioral therapies, reward system

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what are some ss of eating disorders

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distortion of body image, preoccupied with food and dieting, depression, ammenohhrea, anxiety, weakness, fatigue,

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what are some interventions for eating disorders

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highly structured environment, involve the child, monitor weight, VS, I and O, calorie intake, exercise

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what are some complications of anorexia nervosa and bulimia

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fluid and electrolyte imbalance, decrease blood volume, cardiac arrhythmias, esophagitis, rupture of the esophagus/stomach, tooth loss, menstrual problems

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what are some risk factors for suicide

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previous suicide attempt, change in school performance/sleep/appetitie, loss of intrest in favorite things, feelings of hopelessness, statements about thoughts of suicide, a plan

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what is generalized anxiety disorder

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excessive worry about everything

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what is social phobia

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avoid social situations

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what is selective mutism

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doesnt speak in certain situations but talks in others

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what is separation anxiety

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normal to certain point, excessive anxiety about separation from parents is abnormal

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what is obsessive compulsive disorder

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repetiveness, repeated patterns

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what is posttraumatic stress disorder

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response to perceived or real threat to their safety

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what is physical abuse

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actual physical harm to the child ss: suspicious bruises, welt, unexplained injuries, child may be aggressive act out or have fear of adults

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what is sexual abuse

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any sexually related act in a child and adult, exploitation of child, exposing them to porn, ss: poor peer relationships, excessive knowledge for their age about their sex, abnormal interest in sex, regression, anuresis, recurrent UTIs, substance abuse

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what is emotional abuse

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disruption of socioemotional development, behavior or attitude ss: apathy, depression, hostility, difficulty concentrating

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what is neglect and some ss

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failure to provide for basic needs, most common and hardest to ID ss: poor hygiene, hunger, inappropriate dress for the season, lack of supervision,

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what is muchausen by proxy and some ss

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deliberately making the child sick to get sympathy from others most commonly the mom, ss: frequent ER visits, unexplained illness, child gets better when removed from the home