AP Psychology - Unit 5.4

Neurodevelopmental disorders

a group of disorders occurring during the developmental period

Symptoms:

Focus on whether the person is exhibiting behaviors APPROPRIATE for their age or maturity range

• ADHD

• ASD

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

significant and consistent pattern of inattention and impulsive behavior

Symptoms:

difficultly w/organization & attention, hard/uncomfortable to stay still/quiet…(etc.)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

significant problems w/social communication and interaction across many different social situations; small # of interests & activities

Symptoms:

restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior (routine), interests/activities, deficits in social communication…(etc.)

Schizophrenic spectrum disorder

refers to a range of mental health conditions characterized by distractions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, & social interactions

(PSYCHOTIC DISORDER)

Acute

when it RAPIDLY develops…recovery is better

(POSITIVE SYMPTOMS)

Chronic

when it’s SLOW to develop, recovery is doubtful

(NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS)

Positive Symptoms

the ADDITION of inappropriate behavior

• Delusions

• Hallucinations

• Disordered speech

• Disordered behavior

Negative Symptoms

ABSENSE of appropriate behavior…(NORMAL THINGS GO AWAY)

Delusions

(FALSE BELIEFS)

+ SYMPTOMS

may manifest in ways such as delusions of persecution or grandeur

Delusions of persecution

belief that one is going to be harassed/harmed by an individual or other group

(Ex. The CIA is out to get me)

Delusions of grandeur

when an individual believes that he or she has exceptional abilities (wealth or fame)

(Ex: I am God)

Hallucinations

(FALSE PERCEPTIONS)

+ SYMPTOMS

may involve one or more of the sense

• vivid and clear

• auditory (voices is most common in schizophrenia