Debates Flashcards
What is one concern about the increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis
Some believe it reflects overdiagnosis due to broader criteria and social influence
What is one reason ADHD may be underdiagnosed
Symptoms in women and minorities may be overlooked or misunderstood
How has the DSM-5 changed ADHD diagnostic criteria
It raised the age of onset and allowed dual diagnosis with autism
What is a potential downside of ADHD overdiagnosis
Overprescription and misuse of stimulant medications
What is a potential harm of ADHD underdiagnosis
Children may go untreated and struggle with academics or social skills
What role does social media play in ADHD diagnosis trends
It may increase self-diagnosis and public awareness
Why might girls be less frequently diagnosed with ADHD
Girls often show inattentive symptoms which are less noticeable than hyperactivity
How can school expectations lead to misdiagnosis of ADHD
Normal behaviors like high energy may be labeled as pathological
What impact can untreated ADHD have in adulthood
It can lead to unemployment relationship problems and substance use
What is one reason ADHD is diagnosed more often in the US than other countries
Greater awareness cultural differences and diagnostic practices
What is one argument that video games may increase aggression in children
They may desensitize children to violence and reduce empathy
What is the contagion effect related to video game violence
Violent behaviors may spread socially even to children who do not play games
What theory supports the idea that children learn violence from video games
Social cognitive learning theory through modeling and reinforcement
How might video games affect social development in children
They may replace real social interaction and reduce social skill development
What is the frustration aggression hypothesis in this context
Violent games may increase frustration which can lead to aggression
What concern exists about video game addiction in children
It may lead to emotional dysregulation anxiety and lower threshold for aggression
Why might video games pose a unique risk compared to passive media
Children actively take part in violence rather than just observing it
What is the catharsis argument against the idea that video games cause violence
Games may help release aggressive feelings safely
How does the mood management theory defend video games
Games may improve mood and reduce hostile feelings in some players
What real world trend contradicts the idea that video games increase violence
Juvenile violent crime has decreased while game use has increased
