Internalizing vs Externalizing Problems (short answer)

What causes internalizing problems?

Emotional distress, social pressure, peer influence, comparison with others, and controlling parenting.

What are examples of internalizing problems?

Anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

What are possible consequences of internalizing problems?

Suppressed emotions, social isolation, and problems that may continue into adulthood.

Which gender experiences more internalizing problems according to the study guide?

Girls, partly because these problems can be harder to detect and are less disruptive.

What is rumination's connection to internalizing problems?

Repeatedly thinking about negative experiences can contribute to emotional distress.

What causes externalizing problems?

Stressors, environmental influences, social expectations, and learned behaviors.

What are examples of externalizing problems?

Aggression, disobedience, defiance, verbal or physical aggression, and criminal behavior.

Which gender experiences more externalizing problems according to the study guide?

Boys, partly due to social expectations about expressing anger and aggression.

Why might externalizing problems go untreated?

A teenager may be labeled a bad kid instead of having the underlying problem investigated.

What can help treat externalizing problems?

Finding the root cause, involving family, examining environmental influences, and addressing learned behaviors.