Childhood Psychology Flashcards
Long-term deprivation of affection to infant
decreased muscle tone, poor language skills, poor socialization skills, lack of basic trust, anaclitic depression (infant is unresponsive), weight loss, physical illness
Irreversible changes of infant deprivation
> 6 months, if too severe, leads to infant death
Fracture highly suggestive of abuse
Spiral Fracture, Rib Fractures
Usual physical abuser
Biological mother
Usual sexual abuser
Known to victim, usually male
usual age for physical abuse
<3 years old
Peak incidence for sexual abuse
9-12years old
Failure to provide a child with adequate food, shelter, supervision, education and/or affection
Child neglect
Most common form of child maltreatment
Child Neglect
Evidence of child neglect
poor hygeine, malnutrition, withdrawal, impaired social/emotional development, failure to thrive
Limited attention span and poor impulse control. Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and/or inattention in multiple settings (school, home, church)
ADHD
Decreased frontal lobe volume/metabolism
ADHD
ADHD Tx
Methylphenidate, amphetamines, atomoxetine, behavioral reinforcement
Repetitive and pervasive behavior violating the basic rights of others like physical aggression, destruction of property or theft, after 18y/o it is antisocial personality disorder
Conduct Disorder
Enduring a pattern of hostile, defiant behavior toward authority figures in absence of of serious violations of social norms
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Sudden, rapid, recurrent, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor and vocal tics that persist for >1year
Tourette Syndrome
Coprolalia
Involuntary obscene speech; Tourette Syndrome
Tx of Tourette Syndrome
Antipsychotics and Behavioral therapy
Overwhelming fear of separation from home or loss of attachment figure.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Factitious physical complaints to avoid going to or staying at school
Action associated with Separation Anxiety disorder
Tx of Separation Anxiety Disorder
SSRIs and relaxation techniques/behavioral interventions
Difficulties with language and failure to acquire or early loss of social skills
Pervasive developmental disorders
- Autism and Rett disorder
Poor social interactions, communication deficits, repetitive/ritualized behaviors, and restricted interests
Autism spectrum disorder
Savant
Jenny, unusual abilities that can be associated with autism
Loss of development, loss of verbal abilities, intellectual disability, ataxia, and stereotyped hand-wringing.
Rett Disorder, Girls only X-linked
