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The age of onset of seizures determines the child's response to epilepsy.
True
Temporal lobe epilepsy is associated with physical disorders.
False
Life events can only provoke a disorder and not protect against it.
False
Maternal deprivation is considered an important factor in juvenile delinquency according to Bowlby's research.
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Internal models of relationships are formed solely in adulthood.
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Children with conduct disorder are likely to experience fewer negative life events.
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The Strange Situation Procedure is used to evaluate attachment in infants.
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Family problems and the death of a parent are considered benign life events.
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The influence of brain injury and epilepsy on psychopathology was reviewed by Heyman et al. in 2015.
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Insecure attachments are associated with positive developmental outcomes.
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Boys are more likely to be physically aggressive, while girls are more likely to exhibit physical aggression.
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Children who were bullied at the age of 5 are at a higher risk of developing emotional problems later in life.
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Cyberbullying has no connection to traditional in-person bullying.
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Victims of bullying are only at risk of physical harm and do not face internal consequences.
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Poor relationships with teachers can predict the onset of mental health issues in children.
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The bullying behavior always has an equal power dynamic between the bully and the victim.
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Environmental factors contribute significantly to the association between psychiatric problems in children and their parents.
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Children diagnosed with ASD demonstrate a heritability of approximately 60%.
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Children characterized as 'easy children' respond to new environmental stimuli with withdrawal.
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Difficulties with self-control in children are associated with higher rates of anxiety disorders.
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Traumatic brain injuries are among the most significant risk factors for psychological problems in childhood.
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The original Isle of Wight study indicated that healthy children are at a high risk for developing psychological problems.
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Temperamental factors detected early in a child's life can predict later psychiatric disorders.
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Behavioural inhibition has been linked with the later development of disruptive behaviour problems.
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Genetic studies in child psychiatry are briefly summarized at the beginning of the chapter.
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The heritability of hyperactivity disorders is estimated to be around 40%.
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The quality of care during separation has no impact on infants' mental health.
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Reactive attachment disorder (RAD) can occur in children who have experienced adverse caregiving.
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Paternal criminality is considered a protective factor against childhood psychiatric disorders.
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Exposure to a considerable amount of alternative care is associated with lower levels of behavioral problems in children.
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Children of parents with mental health disorders face a markedly decreased risk of behavior problems.
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Good parenting and strong family ties are examples of protective factors for child mental health.
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The age of a child at the time of separation has no influence on the effects of that separation.
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The impact of parental mental health problems is unaffected by socioeconomic status.
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Antenatal depression is associated with later disturbances in childhood.
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Sexual abuse is not considered a significant risk factor for psychiatric disturbance in children.
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Children of divorced parents experience more psychological problems than those whose parents are not divorced.
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The negative effects of parental divorce are most severe 2 years after the divorce.
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Children under 4-5 years old fully understand the concept of death.
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Parental death is linked to negative outcomes in children, independent of the child's age.
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Social factors start to directly impact children as they grow older.
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Rates of psychiatric disorders in children are uniformly distributed across all neighborhoods.
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Students are more likely to develop psychiatric issues in schools with supportive teacher-pupil relationships.
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Factors like the size of the school and the age of its buildings significantly affect rates of psychiatric disorder among students.
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Children who are bullied often experience higher rates of psychiatric issues.
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Community involvement has no effect on childhood mental health outcomes.
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Diagnostic categories map closely onto the genetic factors in the aetiology of childhood psychiatric disorders.
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Children with depressive disorder and eating disorder cannot qualify for more than one psychiatric diagnosis.
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Polygenic hereditary factors are not important in child psychiatry.
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The immature brain has a greater capacity to compensate for localized damage compared to the adult brain.
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Environmental factors have no effect on the psychiatric disorders of children with brain injuries.
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Shared environmental effects are assumed to affect all siblings in the same way.
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The consequences of head injury in childhood are very specific to one area of the brain.
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Early damage to the brain may show delayed effects and not manifest as a disorder until later in development.
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The relationship between epilepsy and psychiatric disorder in adulthood is considered weak and insignificant.
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Intellectual impairment and behavior disorder are common consequences of severe head injury in childhood.
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Study Notes
Effects of Epilepsy on School Performance
- Epilepsy can negatively impact school performance due to seizure activity and potential side effects of medication.
- Temporal lobe epilepsy is linked to psychological disorders more than other types of epilepsy.
- Age of seizure onset influences a child's response to the condition, with younger onset often resulting in greater adversity.
Environmental Factors
Life Events
- Life events can either trigger psychiatric disorders or serve as protective barriers.
- Events categorized by severity or social context (family problems, loss) can have different psychological impacts.
- Chronic stress settings can exacerbate the effects of stressful life events on children.
- Children with conduct disorder face higher risks of encountering negative life events.
Family Influences
- A stable, secure family environment is crucial for children's emotional development.
- Separation and loss of parental figures can deeply influence psychological growth.
- Family conflict, particularly overt parental discord, can lead to adverse effects on children.
Maternal Deprivation and Attachment
- Bowlby's work highlights the importance of maternal attachment in early childhood.
- Attachment formed in the first six months influences children's self-concept and ability to build relationships later in life.
- Adequate maternal response and care contribute to positive developmental outcomes.
Factors Influencing Child Mental Health
Effects of Separation
- Factors such as child age, prior relationships, reason and management of separation influence the outcome.
- High-quality caregiving is crucial during separations to mitigate negative impacts.
Impact of Adverse Caregiving Environments
- Extreme deficiencies in caregiving can lead to disorders like Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) and Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED).
Family Risk Factors
- Cumulative family risk factors for childhood psychiatric disorders include severe marital conflict, low socio-economic status, and parental psychiatric disorders.
Protective Factors
- Effective parenting, strong family ties, sociability, and external support systems can buffer against psychiatric disorders related to risks.
Child-Rearing Practices
- Patterns involving abuse or neglect are linked to a higher risk of psychiatric issues.
Effects of Alternative Childcare
- Quality of alternative care matters; high-quality care can foster cognitive and social skills, but excessive alternative care correlates with behavioral problems.
Effects of Parental Mental Disorder
- Mental health issues during childbearing years are common and can lead to significant risks for children, including emotional and behavioral problems.
- Parental depression, especially paternal, has a strong correlation with children's behavioral issues.
Aetiology
- A child's psychiatric disorders stem from an interplay of genetic factors, temperament, and environmental influences.
- Diverse factors such as heredity, early life experiences, and socio-environmental impacts all contribute to risk.
Genetic Factors
- Genetic contributions significantly impact certain psychiatric disorders, including ASD and anxiety disorders, showing heritability around 40%.
Temperament and Individual Differences
- Early temperamental traits can predispose children to later psychiatric disorders; difficult temperaments often lead to behavioral issues.
Brain Disorders
- Conditions affecting the brain, such as epilepsy and trauma, are key risk factors for developing psychological issues.
Effects of Parental Separation
- Parental divorce often leads to economic hardship and increased psychological maladjustment in children.
Death of a Parent
- Reactions to parental death vary by age; younger children may struggle with concepts of permanence, leading to regression, while older children may show signs of depression.
Social and Cultural Factors
- Wider social influences affect child development, particularly concerning conduct disorders through family life patterns.
Effects of Neighborhood
- Higher rates of childhood psychiatric disorders are noted in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods, affected by environmental quality and community support.
Effects of School
- School environment significantly influences child mental health; supportive teaching correlates with lower psychiatric issues among students.
Bullying: Risks and Consequences
- Bullying leads to serious emotional consequences for both victims and perpetrators, including long-term adjustment problems.
Interpreting Genetic Studies
- Genetic and environmental factors act together. Psychiatric symptoms often overlap across diagnoses, complicating the understanding of their origins.### Maturational Changes and Delayed Effects
- Brain lesions in childhood lead to more complex effects due to ongoing brain development.
- Greater plasticity in the immature brain allows for compensation of localized damage.
- Complete destruction of the left hemisphere in early childhood may still result in normal language development.
- Early brain damage may not manifest immediately; disorders can arise later during development when the affected area assumes critical functions.
- Brain injury at birth can lead to seizures occurring many years after the injury.
- Delayed behavioral consequences of brain injury may also occur, indicating complex long-term effects.
Consequences of Head Injury in Childhood
- Head injuries are a common source of neurological damage in children.
- The resulting disorders are not highly specific, often affecting multiple brain areas.
- Severe head injuries can lead to intellectual impairment and behavioral disorders.
- The degree of intellectual impairment correlates with injury severity; however, the relationship between behavioral disorders and injury is more complex and less direct.
Epilepsy as a Cause of Childhood Psychiatric Disorder
- This section focuses on the implications and connections between childhood epilepsy and mental health issues, indicating a potential relationship that needs exploration.
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This quiz explores the impact of epilepsy on a student's academic performance, including the effects of treatment and the role of age of onset and seizure type.
