Psychology 2042A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Caudate Nucleus, Catechol-O-Methyl Transferase

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2042A/B
• Professor: Jeff St Pierre

Document Summary

Research studies in abnormal child psychology seek to address the following: Defining normal and abnormal behavior for children of various ages, sexes, cultural backgrounds and ethnicity. Identifying causes and correlates to abnormal child behavior. Predicting the long term outcomes of children with abnormal behavior. Developing and evaluating methods for treatment and prevention. Textbook example georgina"s symptoms are characteristic of obsessive compulsive disorder. She also display features that distinguish her from other troubled children. Often not clear whose problem it is when parents seek out help. Children themselves will not seek help and therefore may not actual require treatment, the parents, teachers and others in the child"s life may just have a lot of concerns. Many child disorders are the result of that child not meeting developmental milestones. Problems with behavior in youths and children are not always abnormal. Interventions for children are used to promote development instead of restore a previous level of functioning.