Developmental Terms Flashcards
Terrible Twos
Autonomy vs Shame and Doubt
Identity crisis
A normal developmental stage in teenagers as they sturggle to establish an individual identity separate from their parents.
(Identity vs role confusion)
When is cerebral myelination complete?
2 years postpartum
What symptoms are associated with Role Confusion?
role confusion may manifest as delinquency, promiscuity, and poor moral functioning.
Reactive attachment Disorder and stereotypies
rocking and flapping can happen
PKU happens as a result of a deficiency of metabolism of what type ?
Amino acids. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inborn error of metabolism resulting from a deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH; 612349), an enzyme that catalyzes the hydroxylation of phenylalanine to tyrosine, the rate-limiting step in phenylalanine catabolism. Thus in PKU, phenylalanine levels increase and can result in severe intellectual disability if not treated appropriately.
What role does GnRH play in sexual identity?
GnRH delays the onset of puberty, allowing an adolescent time to explore gender-related issues
When are clinical features of RAD seen?
The clinical features of reactive attachment disorder usually manifest between 9 months to 5 years of age
Dyslexia part of the brain
planum temporale