PSY341H1 Lecture Notes - Psychoanalysis, Leo Kanner, Pediatrics
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The history of childhood relatively new (~50-60ish years) father of psychology -> sigmund freud. Changeable, dependent beings -> hasn"t always been seen this way! Dsm-iv -> 10 different types of disorders in childhood/adolescent. Dsm (i) -> 2 disorders that you can clearly diagnose in childhood. In order to become a psychologist, need either phd or doctor in psychology psyd. Psychiatrists -> md (medical school) they can prescribe drugs (restricted to them to give) Major differences in the training and the privileges (canada) in usa, they can admit patients into hospital. Why put effort on something that won"t stick around very long (high mortality rates) See higher care but considered as little adults . Put to work early as soon as they can articulate and some even married by 7 years old. By 14 years of age, put in apprenticeship of profession. 17th century change introduction of games for children (e. g. ring around the rosie, marco polo, hide and seek, hopscotch)
