Psychology 2042A/B Chapter 8: Ch. 8 textbook notes for distance studies summer course

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2042A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

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Distinctions between inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity vs. aggression, oppositional behaviours, and more serious conduct problems. Disregard for and violation of the rights of others. Diagnosis requires patterns be present since age of 15. Psychopathy: interpersonal trait; deceitfulness, callousness, lack of remorse, impulsivity. Some display callous/unemotional traits; shallow emotions, lacking anxiety and empathy, feeling little or no guilt. Oppositional defiant disorder (odd): pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behaviour that is developmentally extreme. At least 4 behaviours must be present for at least 6 months. Behaviour must occur more frequently than is typical for child of comparable age. One of most frequently reported problems of children referred to clinics and is more common among clinic-referred children than the non-referred. Persistent pattern of behaviour that violates the rights of others and age-appropriate social norms. 3 or more behaviours for at least 12 months with at least 1 present in past 6 mths. Childhood onset (prior to age 10) or adolescent onset.