General Information
Emotional/Behavioral disorders can be divided into three categories. What are they?
1. externalizing behaviors
2. internalizing behaviors
3. low incidence
Externalizing behaviors are more often seen in
a) girls
b) boys
c) equally prevalent in girls and boys
Boys
When do internalizing behaviors in girls become evident, and in what forms?
Usually in their teenage years in the form of anorexia and bulimia.
What are two of the main symptoms of low incidence emotional disorders?
Delusions and hallucinations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFSC6Zn9qXg
0:50-1:35
What category of emotional disturbance are they boys exhibiting?
Externalizing behaviors
Usually, how is this category of behavior first displayed in youngsters?
Begins with annoying and bullying others
What are some components of depression?
Guilt, feelings of rejection, lethargy, low self-esteem...etc.
What percentage of the general population over the age of 18 has schizophrenia?
Approximately 1%
Describe some characteristics of internalizing behaviors.
Some examples may include:
1. withdrawn
2. lonely
3. anxious
4. depressed
In 2014, 12 year old Cody Beck was handcuffed in front of several classmates and put in the back of a police car outside of Grenada Middle School. Cody had lost his temper in an argument with another student, and hit several teachers when they tried to intervene. Twelve days later, the sixth-grader was released from the facility and charged with three counts of assault.
True or False: while still in high school, students with emotional or behavioral disorders are 5x more likely to be arrested than others with disabilities
False. They are 13x more likely
How may anxiety disorders be demonstrated in children?
Separation from family/friends/ familiar environment, excessive worry or fear, inattentiveness
Are children with this disorder placed in inclusive classrooms?
No. They often live in special hospitals and educational settings.
What is one example of a low-incidence emotional disturbance?
Schizophrenia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIpPd7IhPNA
Is Bianca a victim of externalized behaviors? If so, in what form?
Yes. Girls are more likely to exhibit “relational aggression,” such as starting rumors to tarnish reputations, excluding of others from their social group, and slander.
What is the challenge in diagnosing someone with internalized emotional behaviors?
The symptoms are not very obvious, so many suffer in silence
Which ethnic groups are underrepresented in the emotional disturbance category?
Asian Americans and Hispanics
True or False:
Students with emotional/behavioral disorders are the most likely to drop out of school.
True. Only 40% graduate high school.
How can elementary school teachers improve emotionally disturbed student externalized behaviors?
Teach positive, acceptable social skills and techniques. Include demonstrations and practice time
How can teachers improve emotionally disturbed student internalized behaviors?
Discuss mental health, and create a classroom with a safe, accepting environment
What percentage of children with emotional/behavioral disorder are male?
74%