Psy Children And Adolescents Ch. 22

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Define:Autistic disorder

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The withdrawal of an infant or child into the self and into a fantasy world of his or her own creation. There is marked impairment in interpersonal functioning and communication and in imaginative play. Activities and interests are restricted and may be considered somewhat bizarre.

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Define:Echolalia

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The parrot-like repetition, by an individual with loose ego boundaries, of the words spoken by another.

Front 3

Define:Negativism

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Strong resistance to suggestions or directions; exhibiting behaviors contrary to what is expected.

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Define:Palilalia

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Repeating one’s own sounds or words (a type of vocal tic associated with Tourette’s disorder)

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Define:Pervasive Developmental Disorder

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A group of disorders that are characterized by impairment in several areas of development, including social interaction skills and interpersonal communication. Included are: Autistic, Retts, childhood disintegrative disorder, Asperger’s Disorder.

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Define:Temperament

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Personality characteristics that define an individual’s mood and behavioral tendencies. The sum or physical, emotional, and intellectual components that affect or determine a person’s actions and reactions.

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Define:Disruptive Behavior Disorders

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A disturbance of conduct severe enough to produce significant impairment in social, occupational, or academic functioning because of symptoms that range from oppositional defiant to moderate and severe conduct disturbances.

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Define:Impulsiveness

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The trait of acting without reflection and without thought to the consequences of the behavior. An abrupt inclination to act (and the inability to resist acting) on certain behavioral urges.

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Define:Hyperactivity

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Excessive psychomotor activity that may be purposeful or aimless, accompanied by physical movements and verbal utterances that is usually more rapid than normal. Inattention and distractibility are common with hyperactive behavior.

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Inattention and distractibility are common with...

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hyperactive behavior