PSYCH 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15.7-15.8: Amygdala, Impulsivity, Comorbidity
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Many disorders begin i childhood or adolescence, and if they don"t, you are never going to have them: autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder o o o o. Autism spectrum disorder (asd): a condition beginning in early childhood in which a person shows persistent communication deficits as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviors, interests, or activities o o. Some only have mild asd traits while others have a more severe form of the disorder. No evidence that asd is caused by vaccinations. Superior ability for systematizing: understanding the rules that organize the structure and function of objects o. Can remember details or master symbol systems (math, music) Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (adhd): a persistent pattern of severe problems with inattention and/or hyperactivity or impulsiveness that cause significant impairments in functioning. Most of the time can persist onto adulthood ~4% of adults. Strong biological influence -- about 76% heritability o o.
