Psychology 2320A/B Lecture Notes - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Predominantly Inattentive, Mood Disorder, Learning Disability

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2320A/B
• Professor: Prof

Document Summary

They may have learning disabilities, often have low academic achievement. They are often rated as anxious and apprehensive, socially withdrawn, and mood disorders: predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type (adhd-hi) Main problem in behavioral control and persistence. Often aggressive, defiant, suspended from school, spec. education class. Not sure if distinct subtype or just a stage of combined type kids when they young: combined type expressed both of the above symptoms. But adhd is actually a dimensional disorder, with different, changing, levels of symptoms. E. g. the amount of symptoms that the kid who is just below cut off for. Dsm is most likely to increase this age limit. They are important in self regulation processes, e. g. self-awareness, planning, self-monitoring, self-evaluation: there are many executive functions, including. Cognitive processes: planning and anticipation, use of organizational strategies, working memory (holding facts in mind while manipulating information) Language processes verbal fluency and use of self-directed speech. Motor processes allocation of effort, following prohibitive instructions, motor coordination.