DEP 5057 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Spectrum, Premotor Cortex
30 Mar 2016
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Extreme lack of social behavior: unresponsive to others, lack of joint attention. Symptoms apparent by age 3: likely begins during brain stem development pre-natally. Genetic component: correlation is 0. 6 between identical twins, mechanism is unclear, epigenetic interactions strongly implicated, over-connectivity in certain brain areas, particularly mirror neuron system in pre-motor cortex. Over-exposure to testosterone: autism as the extreme male brain . Delay in communication and theory of mind: still controversial idea. Applied behavioral analysis: customized step by step teaching program, based on learning theories. Behavior shaping: language skills, social skills, gross and fine motor skills. Expanding self-concept: attitudes, abilities, values etc. 3-5 year olds: express self wrt feelings, attitudes: ex. 6-10 year olds: social comparisons, abilities: e. x. Emotional component of the self-concept: the look mom phenomenon. Development of competencies: 6-7 years: 4 domains of self-esteem. Mastery-oriented attributions: believe success is due to ability. External attribution for failure: effort improves ability, focus on learning.
