Child psych - aa

Question 1

When a child is socially withdrawn and emotionally shallow; related to parental neglect and/or institutionalized caregiving. Begins before 5 years old.

Answer 1

attachment disorder

Question 2

What are the 3 main criteria for autism?

Answer 2

1. impairment in social interaction
2. impairment in communication
3. restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities

Question 3

Are males or females more likely to have autism?

Answer 3

males

Question 4

When should you screen for autism?

Answer 4

18 and 24 months

Question 5

A pattern of negative, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least 6 months, with average age of onset 6 years old.

Answer 5

oppositional defiant disorder

Question 6

A pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others, or major age-appropriate societal rules are violated. At least 3 of the following criteria:
~aggression to people/animals
~destruction of property
~deceitfulness/theft
~serious rules violations

Answer 6

conduct disorder

Question 7

____ often leads to ____ often leads to _____

Answer 7

Oppositional defiant disorder -> conduct disorder -> antisocial personality disorder in adults.

Question 8

What is the mainstay of treatment for ADHD?

Answer 8

meds, i.e. stimulants like Ritalin, Dexedrine, Adderall

Question 9

A microdeletion of the paternal chromosome that causes obsessive hyperphagia, mild to moderate mental retardation, severe hypotonia in infancy, and skin-picking behavior.

Answer 9

Prader-Willi syndrome