FRHD 2110 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Word Formation, Learned Helplessness, Twin Study

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2110
• Professor: Michelle Preyde

Document Summary

Definition: american psychiatric association"s diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (dsm) Adhd, predominantly inattentive type inability to sustain attention: less likely to act out and have difficulties with friends, sit quietly, but not paying attention. Adhd, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive type a high level of energy. Adhd, combined type child meets the criteria for both the hyperactive/impulsive and the inattentive type: most common. Assessment: four components, medical examination, clinical interview, teacher and parent rating scales, behavioral observations, subjectivity of some components doctor"s office effect . Prevalence: estimates of 3 to 5 percent of school-age population, boys outnumber girls as much as 5 to 1. Etiology: not entirely clear, areas of the brain affected. Some but not robust evidence for toxins during pregnancy placing infant at risk. Psychological and behavioural characteristics: barkley"s model of adhd. Conduct disorder behavior violates basic rights of others. Harm others/animals, property-damage, deceitfulness, and serious violation of rules.