childhood, adolescents,
and teenage development
and teenage development
what two reflexes are babies born with
grasping reflexes and rooting reflexes
what is the Id?
the repository or our drives, instincts, and needs, as well as all that is repressed
What is self-actualization?
The realization of our potential, a desire to become more authentic, and respect for one’s own uniqueness
What does it mean to plead the insanity defence?
Distinguishing between those who can be held accountable for their behavior and those who cannot and need further attention (insane or mentally ill)
Identity, self direction, empathy, intimacy
what is object permanence
the realization that things continue to exist even when you can’t see them
Who is Sigmund Freud?
He was a neurologist and founder of psychoanalysis. He believed the human mind was most influenced by unconscious memories, thoughts, and urges. Author of the book the Ego and the Id.
What is Positive regard?
viewing oneself in a favorable light due to supportive feedback from interaction with others
What is the DSM-5? (answer more than: "a book")
The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, or DSM, is the american psychiatric association’s agreed upon system for classifying abnormality; its latest edition was published in 2013
What can be a cause of BPD
Genetics, Brain chemical imbalance, environment
name one cognitive development that happens during adolescents
- higher level of thinking
- rationalization
- idealized thinking
name 3 defense mechanisms we covered
Rationalization
Repression
Denial
Projection
Reaction formation
Regression
What is Sociocultural perspective?
it considers the roles of ethnicity culture, socioeconomic status, and gender
Whats the most common form of anxiety?
generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) Anxiety is normal; intense or prolonged anxiety is not normal. GAD is a pattern of constant and excessive worry.
What is Narcissism?
who is Dr. David Elkind?
professor of childhood development who created the theory that someone in adolescents go through a stage of self-absorption in which they can only see their own perspective
What is behaviorism?
Behaviorism focuses on how behaviors are learned based off their environment
- B.F. Skinner
- predict and control rather than understand
- rewards and punishments
What is trait theory?
emphasizes the importance of stable internal characteristics, or traits like extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and emotional stability
What is OCD and what does it stand for?
obsessive compulsive disorder
Obsession: An acute form of anxiety where the the person thinks that same thoughts over and over in an uncontrollable pattern
Compulsion: When a person is repeatedly performing coping behaviors in order to reduce the distress
What is an addiction?
Engagement in an activity that is pleasurable but without the ability to stop doing it. Cannot stop or restrict the amount of participation even to the detriment of everyday life functioning (relationships, family, work, hobbies, finances, etc.)
what is the most common mental health disorder in adolescents and teenage years
anxiety
What is cognitive theory?
Attempts to explain human behavior by explaining the human thought process. How we make decisions is based on our past experiences. Our thoughts dictate our actions. How we think of ourselves will influence our personality.
What is Humanistic theory?
focuses on embracing unique potential and emphasizes being true to oneself- believe people are active participants in their growth
What happens first when someones dysregulated stress response (PTSD) is triggered?
The brain shuts the body down
What is Withdrawal?
The symptoms that occur after a person discontinues the use of a drug to which he/she has become addicted