PSYCH 270 Study Guide - Final Guide: Peer Pressure, Comorbidity, Advance Healthcare Directive
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Psych 270 exam 5: chapter 16: disorders of childhood and adolescence. Child psychopathology: the emotional and behavioral manifestation of psychological disorders in children and adolescents. Internalizing disorders: conditions involving emotional symptoms directed inward. Separation anxiety disorder: severe distress about leaving home, being alone, or being separated from a parent. Selective mutism: consistent failure to speak in certain situations. Reactive attachment disorder (rad): a trauma-related disorder characterized by inhibited, avoidant social behaviors and reluctance to seek or respond to attention or nurturing. Diagnosed only when symptoms are apparent before age 5 and when early circumstances prevent the child from forming stable attachments. Disinhibited social engagement disorder (dsed): a trauma-related attachment disorder characterized by indiscriminate, superficial attachments and desperation for interpersonal contact, often have a history of harsh punishment and emotional neglect. Nonsuicidal self-injury (nssi): intentional, self-inflicted harm intended to provide relief from negative feelings or to induce positive feelings; can also involve a preoccupation with engaging in self-harm.
