PSYC 3082 Study Guide - Final Guide: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dyscalculia, Reading Disability
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By all means be prepared to answer questions based on small case examples. Criteria: central features: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, associated with behavioral, cognitive, social, and academic problems, dsm-iv symptoms clusters. Cluster 2 symptoms of hyperactivity and impulsivity cluster. Either cluster 1 or 2 must be present for a diagnosis: symptoms must be present prior to age 7, genetic contributions: adhd runs in families, prevalence. Occurs in 4%-12% of children who are 6-12 years of age. Symptoms are usually present around age 3 or 4. 2/3 of children with adhd have problems as adults: boys outnumber girls 4:1, probability of adhd diagnosis is greatest in the united states, psychosocial factors. Constant negative feedback from teachers, parents and peers. Goal is to reduce impulsivity/hyperactivity and to improve inattention. Stimulant medications reduce the core symptoms of adhd in 70% of cases. Behavioral treatment involving reinforcement programs to increase appropriate behaviors. Learning disorders: problems related to academic performance in reading, mathematics, and writing.
