Chapter 33: The Child with an Emotional or Behavioral Condition

Vocabulary and key concept flashcards for pediatric emotional and behavioral disorders based on Chapter 33 lecture material.

Childhood Autism

A condition potentially caused by autosomal recessive inheritance, characterized by lack of pointing or gesturing, failure to make eye contact, repetitive behaviors by $1$ year of age, and poor response to name.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

An inappropriate degree of gross motor activity, impulsivity, and inattention that begins before age $7$ years, lasts more than $6$ months, and is not related to any other CNS illness.

Anorexia Nervosa

A form of self-starvation mostly seen in adolescent girls, defined by failure to maintain minimum weight for age and height, intense fear of gaining weight, and amenorrhea.

Amenorrhea

One of the DSM-5 criteria for Anorexia Nervosa involving the absence of menstruation.

Bulimia

A binge–purge cycle often used as a coping mechanism for guilt or depression, which can lead to tooth enamel erosion and electrolyte imbalances due to habitual vomiting or laxative use.

Depression (Young Children)

A condition characterized by symptoms such as head banging, truancy, lying, and stealing; if untreated, it can lead to substance abuse and suicide.

Depression (School-age Children)

A condition characterized by loss of appetite, sleep problems, lethargy, social withdrawal, and a sudden drop in academic grades.

Suicide Risk Factors

The probability of success increases when there is a plan of action, a means to carry it out, an absence of obvious resources for help, and hostilities turned inward.

Substance Abuse Levels

The four levels of involvement consisting of experimentation, controlled use, abuse, and dependence (both psychological and physical).

Gateway substances

Common household products such as cleaning fluid, glue, or paint that cause euphoria followed by CNS depression, often leading to the abuse of stronger drugs.

Sibling Rivalry

A competition between siblings for the attention or love of parents; it is a normal part of growth and development that teaches interactive social skills.