Cognitive Development Flashcards
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Middle Adolescence
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14-16yo formal operational thinking narcissistic sense of invulnerability strong peer group influence frequent conflict with parents
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Early Adolescence
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10-13yo concrete thinking concern about being different from peers focus on body image and self-esteem comfortable w/members of same sex
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Late Adolescence
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>17yo abstract thinking realistic thoughts about future strong sense of right and wrong less self-centered, care about others desire intimate relationships
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School Readiness
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Able to separate from parents for several hours Pay attention for 10-15min Sit quietly, follow directions Play well w/ others, take turns Relate experiences, (re)tell stories Know colors Know some printed letters Write name Count to 10
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WISC-IV (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children)
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15 subtexts combine into 4 composite scales (ie factor scores)
- verbal comprehension
- perceptual reasoning
- working memory
- processing speed
- all 4 should be ~equal (otherwise suspect LD)
- more helpful info than full-scale IQ score
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Intellectual Disability (MR) Definition
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Limitation in intellectual functioning
Limitation in adaptive behavior/skills
Present before 18yo
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Severity of ID (intellectual disability)
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Mild: IQ 50-59
Moderate: 35-49
Severe: 20-34
Profound: <20
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Most Common Causes of ID
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FAS (may have nl IQ but still neurobehavioral deficits, psych d/o)
Down’s (risk for ADHD, ODD)
Fragile X (FH of LD)
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Language Delay Pearls
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Difficultly pronouncing specific consonants: wnl <6yo
Always check hearing
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Learning Disability
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- can have normal/high IQ
- reversing letters normal t help
- trouble w/history or social studies can mean trouble w/reading or short-term memory
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Influences on IQ/WISC Testing
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Genetics Cultural/language bias Emotional/psychosocial issues Inattention Medical conditions, medications
*predictive value increases with age
