PSY 2220 Chapter : child psychopathology

• School: St. John's University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2220
• Professor: Jay Choi

Document Summary

Dsm iv-was first published in 1994 and lists out the symptoms, not treatments. Inattention-deficits in selective attention (distractibility) and sustained attention (vigilance) Appear prior to age 7 and continue for 6 months. Almost 80% of children with adhd have co-occurring problems. Related to mood disorders, conduct disorders, and anxiety disorders. At least 6 months and four categories are apparent. More biological, more violence that persist over time, more likely to be boys. Are as likely to be girls as boys, less likely to persist in antisocial behaviors. 40% of children with cd later develop apd. Gender differences-more odd than cd during early childhood. Life course persistent path vs adolescent limited path. Gross impairment in communication skills, repetitive behaviors, routine and stereotyped. Was coined by eugen bleular and was called dementia praecox split mind . Blunting-there is a severe reduction in the intensity of affect expression. Inappropriate affect-the affect is discordant with the context.