PSY341H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Epigenomics, Habituation, Mitosis
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Psy341 - lecture 3 (jan 25th 2016): general etiological factors (congenital. Pediatric psychology: an integrated field of science and practice in which the principles of psychology are applied within the context of pediatric health. Promotes the health and development of children, youth, and families using evidence-based methods. Family function, issues with mothers, fathers, and siblings. Psychosocial functioning of children with acute and chronic conditions. Examination of mediator and moderator variables in outcomes. Mediator: a mechanism by which one variable (predictor) influences another (outcome) Intrusive parenting child independence decreases medical adherence. Moderator: a mechanism that influences the direction or strength of the relation between decreases predictor and outcome. Adherence to medical regimens typically below 50% in children and youth with chronic conditions. Proper use of equipment (asthma: metered dose inhaler) Barriers to adherence include lack of skills and knowledge. Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus is a lifelong metabolic disorder.
