Chapter 13 Flashcards
Neurodevelopmental & Disruptive Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is highly comorbid with:
ADHD and Conduct Disorder
Conduct disorder is considered the childhood version of _________. It is also a prerequisite in order for this diagnosis to be made.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
In order to be diagnosed with an __________ IQ scores must fall below 2.5% and include a deficit in adaptive functioning.
Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Development Disorder)
People with ___________ intellectual disability make up about 1.5% of the group total.
Profound
What is encephalitis?
Inflammation of the brain
Meningitis is a result of inflamed meninges, the protective covering of the __________ and ________ _______.
Brain and spinal chord
An inherited error in protein metabolism that causes brain damage and can be managed through proper diet.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Poor maternal health, maternal-fetal blood incompatibility, anoxia, radiation, drugs and premature birth are all thought to be possible biological influences that may cause
Intellectual Disabilities
Verbal obscenities or socially unacceptable verbalizations often emitted as vocal tics are referred to as:
Coprolalia
Problems with social interactions, communication or play, absent or delayed language with abnormal pitch or erythema and strict adherence to routine are indicators of:
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Savant Syndrome?
Exceptional ability in a narrow area, specifically among those with autism spectrum disorder.
____% of Autism cases are known to be associated with genetic mutations
15%
Those with __________ generally have higher serotonin levels, enlarged volume of frontal lobe , reduced volume of the cerebellum and a greater number of synapses.
Autism
Selective responses to specific, often minor stimuli is called
Stimulus overselectivity
What is the Theory of Mind in Autism?
A deficit in the ability to recognize/attribute mental states in others.
______ _______ theory of Autism, based on the success in using applied behavioral analysis for treatment, focuses on a sequence of interconnected biobehavioral developments that might initiate the onset of Autism.
Behavior Interference
This diagnosis has a Male to female ratio of 1:2 and is comorbid with learning disorders, oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.
ADHD
_________ Occurs more often in families where mood, anxiety or substance-use disorders and/or antisocial personality are present.
ADHD
Some people with ADHD have ________ levels of activity in various areas of the brain, including the frontal lobe, basal ganglia and cerebellum.
Reduced
This disorder precedes conduct disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What is the difference between conduct and oppositional defiant disorder?
ODD involves recurrent hostility and defiance toward authority figures. Conduct disorder is characterized by repetitive rule breaking, deceitfulness, purposeful violation of social norms with complete disregard for others.
________ precedes conduct disorder which precedes _______ _________.
ODD; antisocial personality
Treatments for ODD and conduct disorder are relatively similar and highlight behavioral approaches involving parental training in ____________ and ____________ skills.
Behavior management and problem-solving.
Treatments for ADHD include __________ medication and _________ therapy.
Stimulant; behavioral
