CHILDHOOD DISORDERS

Question 1

Studies disorders within context of Normal Child DEVELOPMENT

Answer 1

Developmental Psychopathology

Question 2

Characterized by OUTWARD behaviors, noncompliance, aggressiveness, overactivity, impulsiveness – More common in boys

Answer 2

Externalizing Disorders

Question 3

Characterized by INWARD behaviors, depression, anxiety, social withdrawal and mood disorders – More common in girls

Answer 3

Internalizing Disorders

Question 4

Characterized by

1. Excessive levels of activity
2. Distractability and Difficulty concentrating
3. Must be severe and persistent - 6 months

Answer 4

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 5

National ADHD Awareness Day is?

Answer 5

September 7, 2004

Question 6

Three Subcategories of ADHD in DSM-IV-TR

Answer 6

1. Predominantly inattentive
2. Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive
3. Combined

Question 7

Neurotransmitter related to ADHD

Answer 7

Dopamine

Question 8

Treatment of ADHD - Medications

Answer 8

1. Ritalin
2. Adderall
3. Concerta
4. Strattera

Question 9

Pattern of engaging in behaviors that VIOLATE social norms, the right of others, and are often illegal

Answer 9

Conduct Disorder

Question 10

Do not meet the the criteria for Conduct Disorder but displays a pattern of DEFIANT behavior

Answer 10

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Question 11

Extreme shyness and withdrawal

Answer 11

Social Phobia

Question 12

Refusal to speak in unfamiliar social setting

Answer 12

Selective Mutism

Question 13

Evidence of inadequate development in a specific area of academic, language, speech or motor skills

Answer 13

Learning Disability

Question 14

Deficient PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS

Answer 14

Dyslexia

Question 15

Significantly below average intellectual functioning – IQ is less than 70

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Mental Retardation

- Onset before 18

Question 16

Chromosomal Trisomy - also known as Trisomy 21

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Down Syndrome - 47 instead of 46 chromosomes

Question 17

Mutation in the fMRI gene on the X chromosome

Answer 17

Fragile X syndrome

Question 18

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

Answer 18

Recessive-Gene Disease

Question 19

Maternal infectious diseases, especially during the FIRST trimester

Answer 19

1. HIV
2. Rubella
3. Syphilis

Question 20

Characterized by impairment in SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, impairment in COMMUNICATION, repetitious or stereotyped behaviors

Answer 20

Autism Disorder - begins before age 3

Question 21

Less severe form of Autism, language and intelligence is intact, has poor social relationships and rigid, stereotyped behavior

Answer 21

Asperger’s Disorder