CLP 4134 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Birth Weight, Eugenics, Psychopathology
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Chapter 1: introduction to normal and abnormal behavior in children and adolescents. Introduction: research studies in abnormal child psychology seek to: Define normal and abnormal behavior for children of different ages, sexes, and ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Identify the cases and correlates of abnormal behavior. Develop and evaluate methods for treatment and/or prevention. Features that distinguish child and adolescent disorders: when adults seek services fo(cid:396) (cid:272)hild(cid:396)e(cid:374), it is (cid:374)ot ofte(cid:374) (cid:272)lea(cid:396) (cid:449)ho has (cid:449)hat (cid:862)p(cid:396)o(cid:271)le(cid:373)(cid:863, many child and adolescent problems. Involve a failure to show expected developmental progress. Interventions are often intended to promote further development. Historical views and breakthroughs: ancient greek/roman view. The disabled were a burden scorned, abandoned, or put to death: before the 18th century. Children were subjected to harsh treatment and largely ignored: by the end of 18th century. The emergence of social conscience locke and itard. Believed children should be raised with though and care, not indifference and harsh treatment.
