Psychology 2320A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Sleep Deprivation, Learning Disability, Single Parent
6 Apr 2016
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Summarize risk factors and protective factors for child wellness outcomes. Give an example of g x e interactions. Describe detailed strategies shown to assist children with high incidence disabilities and known risk factors. Problems are not stop signs, they"re guidelines r. schuler. The environment you are exposed to can determine the extent to which genes are expressed. Behaviour problems among typically developing children age 4: 2%, age 8: 9% Behaviour problems among children with learning disorders age 4: 11%, age 8: 32% Percentage of clinically significant behavior problems among children with and without learning disorders, at 4 years and 8 years of age. 1 in 5 children has a significant mental health problem; 1 in 10 meets criteria for a specific psychological disorder. Fewer than 10% of children with mental health problems receive proper services. Must consider not only the degree of maladaptive behaviour, but also children"s competence (the ability to adapt in the environment and achieve normal developmental milestones)
