PSYC 3082 Lecture : Psych13 Noteswap
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In part determined by chronological age, but not completely. A 2 year old throwing a temper tantrum wouldn"t be abnormal, but a 15 year old throwing one would be abnormal. Study of how disorder arise and change with time. Disruption of early skills can affect later development. Child is in unstable environment, unable to tell if child has adhd without stable environment. Some children and adults have hard times with language. Involuntary motor movements and/or vocalizations, which may include obscenities. We have all had involuntary motor movements (such as when you are falling asleep & your leg randomly jerks) Associated with numerous impairments: behavioral, cognitive, social and academic problems. Overactivity and impulsivity (acting without thinking; tend to react without forethought; difficulty waiting for turn) lead to children getting in trouble. To reduce impulsivity and hyperactivity and to improve attention. The stimulants stimulate the prefrontal cortex and frontal lobe; so that these children aren"t looking for stimulations elsewhere.
