PSYC 238 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Externalizing Disorders, Relational Aggression, Conduct Disorder
9 Jul 2015
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Gender differences in prevalence rates at various ages. Pre-puberty: either no gender difference or slightly higher rates in boys. By age 15, gender difference parallels that of adults: rates among girls are twice those among boys. Sad is the most common anxiety disorder of childhood (6-12%) About 80% to 90% w/ sad have another disorder (gad, depression) :some symptoms may be absent due to children"s developmental differences. Experience of subjective distress; others often unaware of their difficulties. Problems in conforming to expected norms; often causes problems for others. Thought to just be shy and since their behaviors are less intrusive or bothersome to others, they are often interpreted as being bothersome to others. In younger children may appear to be extremely stubborn, uncooperative. (children may also display relational aggression involves actions designed to hurt others in more subtle ways e. g. put downs, gossip and social exclusions) More likely to be referred for therapy than kids w/ internalizing behaviors.
