module 21

Question 1

lifespan development disorders

Answer 1

psychological disorders that are characterized by abnormal development

Question 1

major views of development

Answer 1

• psychoanalytic theory
• social learning theory
• information processing theory
• evolutionary theory

Question 2

what are the most commonly used views of development today?

Answer 2

a mix of psychoanalytic, social learning, and evolutionary theories

Question 3

atypical development in children

Answer 3

development that is significantly delayed from peers

Question 4

what are the 3 factors in the renzulli three-ring model and what do they measure

Answer 4

• task commitment
• above average ability
• creativity

measures giftedness

Question 5

development disorders

Answer 5

being behind in maturity of thoughts, feelings, or actions

Question 6

conduct disorder

Answer 6

type of developmental disorder that’s characterized by a persistent pattern of disregard for others

Question 7

ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)

Answer 7

developmental disorder that involves a pattern of behavior that is defiant, angry, and vindictive

Question 8

learning disorders

Answer 8

consists of dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia
- gap between ability and achievement due to disparity

Question 9

intellectual disability

Answer 9

low IQ and problems with everyday functioning
- almost always diagnosed before 18
- mild, moderate, severe, and profound (IQ below 20)

caused by genetics, lead or mercury poisoning, trauma before or during birth, and illness in early childhood