S2 Wk 8 - Atypical Development

Question 1

What is a typical development according to Boyd & B 2013

Answer 1

An enduring pattern of behaviour that is unusual compared to the behavior or others of the child’s age and that interferes with the child’s development in some significant way

Question 2

What is intellectual disability

Answer 2

Impaired intelligence evident from childhood the impacts adaptive functioning in three areas

conceptual
social
practical

Question 3

What is ADHD

Answer 3

A persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity- impulsivity that interferences with functioning or development

Question 4

Qualifications for having ADHD

Answer 4

6 symptoms from either or both symptom lists for at least 6 months

symptoms present before age 12

symptoms present in two or more settings

Question 5

Biological explanations for causes of ADHD

Answer 5

Neurotransmission problem

genetic inheritance

brain structure and function

Question 6

What does equifinality mean

Answer 6

Different factors / combinations can lead to the same disorder

Question 7

Multifinality

Answer 7

The same risk factors can result in different outcomes

Question 8

What type of disorders are autism spectrum disorder and ADHD classed as in dsm-5

Answer 8

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Question 9

What disorders are known as externalizing problems

Answer 9

Disruptive impulse-control and conduct disorders