PSY 223 Lecture Notes - Motor Coordination, X Chromosome, Autism Spectrum
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Across the lifespan: what is considered normal or abnormal for children must be considered in light of developmental issues in addition to factors such as ethnicity or gender. What is acceptable behaviour at one age becomes unacceptable as the child grows older: 14% of children and adolescents have a mental disorder, four most common categories are: anxiety disorders, conduct disorders, adhd, and depressive disorders. Mental retardation involves a broad delay in the development of cognitive and social functioning. Three criteria in dsm are iq of 70 or below, impaired functioning of adaptive behaviour, and onset before the age of 18. Levels of retardation: mild-iq range of 55-70, may reach a grade 6 level, moderate-iq range of 40-55, - a grade 2 level, severe-iq range of 25-40, basic self care, profound-iq range below 25, very limited abilities. It is the most common type of learning disability. (80%)
