UNIT 1 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AREA OF STUDY

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AREA OF STUDY 2 LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ATTENTION DEFICIT / HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) EATING DISORDERS ANXIETY DISORDERS SCHIZOPHRENIA DEMENTIA

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER A disorder characterised by extreme unresponsiveness to others, poor communication skills and highly repetitive, routine type behaviours Difficulty with social interactions Responses can often be inappropriate Communication problems Limited range of behaviours which they tend to repeat Can’t deal with change in routine Often have overall low level function however often have exceptional ability in a specific area

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT ATTENTION-DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER (ADHD) A disorder characterised by inattention, and hyperactive and impulsive behaviour that is more frequent and severe than other children of the same Inattention – easily distracted Hyperactive – very restless, have excessive energy Impulse control – Act before they think These must be present for sixth months before a diagnosis can be made

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 8 (pg. 236) LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 11 (pg. 239) HOMEWORK

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT EATING DISORDERS A general term used to describe any disorder involving a severe disturbance in eating behaviour Anorexia Nervosa = An eating disorder that involves persistent refusal to maintain body weight at or above a normal level, intense fear of weight gain, a distorted perception of body image, the absence of menstruation and extreme concern with body shape and weight Both physiological and psychological factors are thought to play a role in the development of anorexia

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 14 (pg. 243) HOMEWORK

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT ANXIETY DISORDERS Characterised by chronic feelings of tension, distress or nervousness and apprehension or fear about the future, with a negative effect FEELINGS BEHAVIOURAL RESPONSES PHYSIOLOGICAL RESPONSES Individuals do not lose touch with reality, however, the ability to function normally in every day life is interfered

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT ANXIETY DISORDERS Characterised by chronic feelings of tension, distress or nervousness and apprehension or fear about the future, with a negative effect TYPES: Generalised Anxiety Disorder Panic Disorder Phobia Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 16 (pg. 247) HOMEWORK

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT SCHIZOPHRENIA A psychotic mental illness characterised by distorted perceptions, bizarre thoughts, disorganised speech, disturbed emotions and a deterioration in coping with everyday life Distorted Perceptions (Hallucinations) Distorted Perceptions (Delusions) Difficulty Following Logic (Disorganised Speech) Disturbed emotion Catatonia (Disturbance of Movement, rigid muscles) ACUTE vs. INSIDIOUS

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 18 (pg. 253) HOMEWORK

DISRUPTIONS TO NORMAL DEVELOPMENT DEMENTIA The progressive deterioration of the functioning of neurons in the brain, resulting in memory impairment, a decline in intellectual ability, poor judgment and, sometimes, personality changes TYPES OF DEMENTIA: Alzheimer’s Disease Vascular Disease Pick’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease

LEARNING ACTIVITY 6. 20 (pg. 256) HOMEWORK

CHAPTER 6 – MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST (pg. 259) CHAPTER 6 – SHORT ANSWER TEST (pg. 260) HOMEWORK

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY AREA OF STUDY 2: LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENT SAC 2 TEST (MULTIPLE CHOICE/SHORT ANSWER) Lifespan Development