Week 8 Flashcards
Central Features of ADHD?
- Inattentive2. hyperactive3. Impulsivity
What are the Dopamine causes for ADHD?
- DRD42.DAT13. DRD5 genes
What does treatment for ADHD typically focus on?
- Improving Performance in Schools2. Reduce Disruptive behaviour3. Increase Social Skills
What are the comorbid disorders in ADHD?
ODD and CD
What are the 2 main characteristics of Autism?
- Communication and Social Interaction2. Restricted, Repetitive patterns of behaviours or activities.
What is the Oxytocin Receptor Gene thought to be responsible for/Autism
Autism
3 neurobiological characteristics of Autism?
- Increase size of the Amygdala2. Increase CORT3. Decreased Oxytocin
In the Psychosocial treatment of Autism, what do behavioural approaches focus on?
- Building Skills2. Reducing Problem Behaviour 3.Increaseing Socialisation
What is, and explain,the preferred model for treating Autism?
Integrated Intervention- uses a multidimensional focus on:1. Children2. Families3. Schools
Name the three Domains Intellectual Disability peeps have trouble in
- Conceptual- Deficits in language, reasoning and Knowledge2. Social- Bad social judgement and the ability to make and retain friends3. Practical- Difficulties in managing stress
Name some of the Adaptive problems in ID?
CommunicationSelf-DirectionSelf-CareWorkHome Living
What are 6 of the causes of ID?
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome2.Disease3.Chemicals4. Anoxia 5. Malnutrition
DSM for ADHD
Pattern of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity.
What is the new drug that is effective in treating ADHD?
Atomoxetine (SSRI)
What does the AAID base their Def of ID on?
On needs likeIntermittentLimitedExtensivePervasive
What is Pheylketonuria and which disorder is it important in?
It is the inability to break down that chemical and is important in ID’s
7 Assumptions for Humanistic Theory
- View the person as good2. Freedom of choice3. Subjective reality4. Client-centerd approach5. Focus on Emotional experience 6. Each choice has a Responsibility7. Everyone searches for meaning
What are the 3 core Qualities a therapist must have in the Humanistic Theory?
- Congruence- Being self aware 2. Unconditional Positive Regard- Being Non-judgemental3. Empathy- Understand the subjective experience of the client
What is the distinction between Non-directive and Client-Centered approach?
Non uses Empathy while Client uses accurate empathy
What did Frankl start?
Existential Therapy- Dysfunction occurs when people avoid dealing with the challenges of existence
What are the 4 issues Existential Therapy deal with?
- Death2. Isolation3. Meaninglessens4. Freedom
4 goals of existential therapy?
- Take stock of values2. Come to terms with the past3. More truthful4. Widen Perspectives
3 defining criteria of Existential therapists?
- Promote Change2. Challenge and interpret 3. Participate more than CBT
What is the Key in Gestalt Therapy?
A focus on Present behaviour and a focus on emotions more than intellectual processing
In which Therapy is the empty chair used?
Gestalt
3 Things Gestalt contributed to
- Emphasis on choice and responsibility2 Flexibility 3. Therapeutic Relationship
3 Ways in which Humanism differs from Psychoanalysis
- H focuses on people own frame of reference2. H Promotes wellness, growth and Achievement3. H Emphasise choice and freedom
What are the two types of Nondrictiveness?
- Instrumental Nondrictiveness- Clients totally take charge 2. Principled Nondriectiveness- Therapist provides the right conditions for self-expression