PSYCO305 Study Guide - Final Guide: Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Mental Disorder

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCO305
• Professor: Wendy Wismer

Document Summary

Externalizing spectrum behaviours yao zheng guest lecture. In general, we see a progression through time. Oppositional defiant disorder (odd: most prevalent in preschool/younger years decreases into early adolescence, pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative, vindictiveness, lasting >6 months, distress in the individual or immediate social context (family, classroom, social environments) Impairment in social, educational, occupational, or other functioning: angry/irritable, often loses temper, resentful, argumentative, deliberately annoys others, argues with authority or adults, vindictiveness, spiteful. Cu trait stats system: cu presence as early as age 2-3 years. Adhd: prevalence: ~5% of children, ~2. 5% of adults, high male to female ratio, persistent pattern of inattention or hyperactivity/impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development. Inattention remains stable over time, where hyperactivity decreases over development. Internal influences: genetic, neurological and brain-level predictors. Prevention and intervention: early intervention, universal, selective, indicative prevention, same intervention to everyone, prevention on a sub-group at risk e. g. low ses neighborhoods. Indicative kids already showing some symptoms: family-based parenting programs.