disorders of childhood and adolescence Flashcards
is there a significant difference in prevalence rates when comparing North America vs. Europe and Asia for ADHD
no
are prevalence rates for various disorders relatively stable among cultures
yes
are diagnoses rates for various disorders relatively stable among cultures
no
what was the old name for “mild” autism
Aspergers
what are 2 DSM requirements to be considered autistic
deficits in social communication and social interaction
those with autism may have an insistence on __________
sameness
what is one characteristic of autism that may manifest in many different ways (motor or internal)
repetitive patterns of behavior
what part of the brain may overreact to faces, processing them as threatening for those with autism
the amygdala
what part of the brain is needed for face perception
what is its “issue” in autism
the fusiform area
doesn’t get enough stimulation
what part of the brain is crucial for memory storage
what may be different about this part of the brain for those with autism
the hippocampus
may be oversized
what side of the brain may have deficits in those with autism
the right hemisphere
what illness that changes the brain is similar to how someone with autism’s brain may look like
stroke
what is one reason autism rates are rising
better diagnostic criteria as well as the environment
what is an autism cluster
a geographic locality that has a higher prevalence of autism than average
what is savantism
very high level of ability in a very specific skill range
what is the most common type of treatment for autism
how does it work
applied behavior analysis
operant conditioning; rewarding good behavior to instill habits
what is the IQ threshold to be considered intellectually disabled
below 70
what IQ range is considered mild intellectual disability
50-70
what IQ range is considered moderate intellectual disability
35-49
what IQ range is considered severe intellectual disability
20-34
what IQ range is considered profound intellectual disability
below 20
what is the Flynn effect
IQ shifts higher over time
what are the two components that make up ADHD
inattention
hyperactivity and impulsivity
who is ADHD most often diagnosed in
boys
