Developmental Psychopathology

These flashcards cover essential terms and concepts related to developmental psychopathology, focusing on abnormal development, diagnostic criteria, autism spectrum disorder, and related psychological conditions.

Statistical deviance

Is it statistically rare? Or is it more common?

Maladaptiveness

Does it interfere with and affect daily activities, relationships, or school/work?

Personal distress

Is it personally upsetting?

DSM

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which spells out defining features and symptoms for numerous psychological disorders.

Developmental psychopathology

Study of the origins and course of maladaptive behavior.

Diathesis–Stress Model

Proposes that psychopathology results from the interaction over time of a predisposition or vulnerability to psychological disorder and the experience of stressful events.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Often begins in infancy, characterized by abnormal social and communication development, and restricted interests and repetitive behavior.

Major depressive disorder

Common psychological disorder requiring a number of symptoms for a minimum duration.

Comorbid

Conditions occurring simultaneously with autism spectrum disorder.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)

A treatment method used for depression in children.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Characterized by symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.

Externalizing Problems

Lack of self-control, acting out in ways that disturb others, includes aggression and disobedience.

Internalizing Problems

Negative emotions are bottled up rather than expressed; includes anxiety disorders and depression.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by restricted caloric intake, fear of gaining weight, and distorted body image.

Eating Disorders

Conditions affecting up to 5% of females aged 13 to 21, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

Dementia

Progressive deterioration of neural functioning associated with cognitive decline.

Alzheimer’s Disease

A progressive, irreversible brain disorder characterized by gradual deterioration and memory deficits.

Diathesis

A predisposition or vulnerability to psychological disorder.

Stress

Experience of stressful events that interact with diathesis to potentially trigger psychopathology.

Major depressive disorder in childhood

Diagnosed similarly to major depressive disorder in adults but less common in infants.