Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes covering various disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Bullying

A repeated aggressive behavior that can be physical, verbal, or relational, causing harm to another individual.

Cyberbullying

Bullying that occurs through digital platforms such as social media, text messaging, or online forums.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A childhood disorder characterized by excessive anxiety concerning separation from a parent or caregiver.

Conduct Disorder

A more severe behavioral disorder characterized by a pattern of behavior that violates societal norms and the rights of others.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

A group of disabilities that affect the brain's development and impact behavior, learning, and overall functioning.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior.

Elimination Disorders

Disorders that involve inappropriate elimination of urine or feces, typically including enuresis and encopresis.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and various emotional and physical problems.

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

A behavioral disorder in children marked by defiant, disobedient, and aggressive behavior towards authority figures.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A psychotherapeutic approach that helps individuals identify and change negative thinking patterns and behaviors.

Somatic symptoms

Physical symptoms that may occur as a result of psychological distress, such as pain or fatigue.

Social-emotional reciprocity

The ability to respond socially and emotionally to others, an important area of development in children.

Theory of Mind

The awareness that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own, typically developing around age 4.