phycological disorder
what is a branch of psychology that studies psychological disorders?
abnormal phycology
what stage of life does adhd begin in
childhood
what does ASD stand for
autism spectrum disorder
what is the difference between a hallucination and a delusion
hallucination is a false perception, delusions are false beliefs
comorbid disorder meaning
having 2 or more disorders at a time
what does ADHD stand for
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
what does "autism is a spectrum" mean
the condition affects everyone with ASD differently
what other psychological disorder does schizophrenia share genes with
bipolar disorder
diagnostic criteria for someone with an intellectual disability
IQ of 70 or below
name a symptom of ADHD
hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsivity
name a cause of ASD
genetics and environmental factors
schizophrenia affects __% of the population
1%
what does DMS stand for
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
list 1 potential environmental factor that contributes to the development of ADHD
premature birth, low birth weight, birth complications, exposure to drugs or alcohol during pregnancy, lead exposure, pesticide exposure ect.
what is the single symptom that everyone with autism experiences
there is none, autism is a spectrum
list 2 possible triggers for schizophrenia to develop
substance abuse, cannabis, stress, trauma, neglect, isolation, etc..
what does it mean to have a psychological disorder
A psychological disorder is a condition that negatively impacts a person's thinking, emotions, behavior, or daily function.
name the 2 main brain structural differences that cause ADHD symptoms
dopamine dysregulation and reduced frontal lobe activity
Do vaccines cause autism?
NO!!
dysregulation in which 2 neurotransmitters are seen to cause schizophrenic symptoms
dopamine and glutamate