Exam 3 Flashcards
gender identity is congruent with gender assigned at birth
cisgender
gender identity/expression differs from gender assigned at birth
transgender
gender expression is different from conventional expectations
gender non-conforming
what are the three stages of gender constancy
gender labeling
gender stability
gender consistency
mature solid understanding of gender identity
gender constancy
Name that stage of gender constancy:
2-3 yrs
identify as male or female
gender segregated play emerges
gender labeling
Name that stage of gender constancy: 3-4 yrs gender is stable overemphasis on wear/ self expression rigid gender roles
gender stability
Name that stage of gender constancy:
4-7 yrs
more flexible in gender roles
recognize maleness/femaleness is biological and won’t change based on preference
gender consistency
what are the 2 criteria for a Gender Dysphoria diagnosis in children and adolescents and how long?
How many symptoms does a child have to have?
adolescent?
marked incongruences bt one's expressed gender and assigned gender clinically significantly distress 6 months 1. 6 2. 2
what are the two medical interventions available for gender dysphoria
puberty blockers
cross-sex hormones
medications that delay the onset of puberty with no permanent effects
puberty blockers
hormones that initiate puberty and the onset of secondary-sex characteristics that are permanent and affect fertility
cross-sex hormones
how many symptoms must a child display to diagnosed with major depressive disorder
for how long?
5 or more
2 wks and nearly everyday
what does clinician specify during a diagnosis for MDD (major depressive disorder)
MDD single episode
MDD recurrent
predicted prognosis
which form of major depressive disorder is more severe and less responsive to medicine
MDD recurrent
based on the number of symptoms, intensity, distress, and degree of impairment
categorized as mild, moderate, or severe
MDD severity
according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, does asking questions increase ideations about suicide?
nope
Identify the age of these depressive presentations:
- irritable, argumentative, disruptive, never happy
- tearful, withdrawn, joyless, physical complaints, irritable
- self-blame, sleep issues, isolation, loss of interests
- elementary
- preschool
- adolescents
what are the 3 most important risk factors of suicide
express desire to die
have a suicide plan
plan is feasible
serotonin and norepinephrine are dysregulated in depression
monoamine hypothesis
what evidence supports the monoamine hypothesis
- antidepressants that help regulate serotonin and norepinephrine reduce symptoms
- change in serotonin leads to change in symptoms
- genes responsible serotonin function implicated in girls
results in elevated levels of cortisol because it isn’t properly shut off
HPA dysregulation
what are factors that lead to HPA dysregulation
trauma
neglect
maternal stress/illness
children of depressed mothers are 6x more likely to develop depression
truth!
what are the 3 reasons children of depressive mothers will also exhibit depression
- genetic predisposition
- HPA axis development
- intergenerational interpersonal stress model
what is the intergenerational interpersonal stress model
child experiences stressors and was not taught effective coping skills due to a depressed parent model
what are the three stages of Beck’s cognitive theory of depression
cognitive biases
cognitive distortion
negative automatic thoughts
which of the three stages of Beck’s cognitive theory of depression is this:
-show a negative bias
cognitive biases
which of the three stages of Beck’s cognitive theory of depression is this:
-adjusting perceptions of the world in a way that is not consistent with reality
cognitive distortion
which of the three stages of Beck’s cognitive theory of depression is this:
-images or self-statements occurring after a stressor
negative automatic thoughts
what kind of medication is prescribed for depression
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
what are the four skills in Stark’s cognitive-behavioral therapy for children
- recognizing and understanding emotions
- solving social problems
- coping with negative feelings
- cognitive restructuring
what are the 2 phases of coping with depression for adolescents
- increasing energy levels and positive emotions
2. targeting negative moods