CHYS 2P35 Lecture Notes - Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Relational Aggression, Frontal Lobe
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Contains both emotional (e. g angry) and behavioural (e. g argues) indicators. Must have at least four of these symptoms for a period of at least 6 months. Repetitive and persistent pattern of behaviour that violates both the basic rights of other and major age appropriate norms. Requires 3 or more of these behaviours to be present during the last 12 months, with at least one of them present in the last 6 months. Most of the time early childhood onset is mostly seen in boys rather than girls. Adhd increases the risk of odd and cd. Reactive sympathetic system - fight or flight response. Two or more settings (at school/work and at home) Significant impairment in social, school, or work functioning. Three cardinal features: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Hyperactivity - motor behaviour, (fidgeting, can"t stay seated, can"t stay still) talk. Oppositional, negative, hyperactive, low tolerance to rule setting. Depression (25-30%) - clinical depression related to interpersonal problems having.