Psychology 2320A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Neurodevelopmental Disorder
6 Apr 2016
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Adhd is manifested in children who display persistent age-inappropriate symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that cause impairment in major life activities. Adhd can only be identified by characteristic patterns of behaviour, which vary quite a bit from child to child. The behavior of children with adhd is a constant source of stress and frustration for the child and for parents, siblings, teachers, and classmates; it also has high costs to society. The disorder that we now call adhd has had many different names, primary symptoms, and presumed causes and views of the disorder are still evolving. Dsm-5 uses two lists of symptoms to define adhd. The first list includes symptoms of inattention, poor concentration, and disorganization. Children who are inattentive find it difficult to sustain mental effort during work or play and find it difficult to resist salient distractions while doing so.
