Child Psychological Disorders Vocabulary Flashcards

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to child psychological disorders, their causes, and treatment strategies.

Conduct Problems

Behavioral issues in children characterized by persistent patterns of violating societal norms and the rights of others.

Etiology

The study of the cause or origin of a disorder.

Genetic Predisposition

An increased likelihood of developing a particular trait or disorder based on genetic factors.

Difficult Temperament

A child's disposition characterized by emotional instability and challenges in coping, affecting their relationships and behavior.

Physiological Under-arousal

Reduced sensitivity to punishment and lower ability to experience pleasure, often associated with conduct problems.

Hostile Parenting

Parenting characterized by aggression and inconsistency, failing to model prosocial behavior.

Coercive Family Process

A cycle of escalating commands and child's resistance leading to a breakdown in parent-child interactions.

Low Parental Monitoring

Inadequate supervision and lack of limits set by parents, predicting increased behavior issues in adolescents.

Hostile Attribution Bias

A tendency to interpret ambiguous social cues as malicious or threatening, leading to aggression.

Social Cues

Signals received from social interactions that guide a child's understanding and response in social situations.

PSST (Problem Solving Skills Training)

An intervention aimed at improving children's social problem-solving skills.

Role Play/Rehearsal with Feedback

A treatment method involving acting out situations to practice responses and receive constructive feedback.