Minor Concept Summary: Behavioral Disorders

ED 304: Ed Psych and Human Development

Author: Emma Canann (Edited by Alyssa Haderlie: Spring 2023)

Validated by: (Cole Rosenbalm, Jan 18, 2023) Vanessa Medina 1/19/23

Disclosure: ChatGPT3 was used in the creation of this resource

Summary:

Behavioral disorders are patterns or behaviors that violate social rules and disrupt an individual's life. They can begin at any time in a person's life (they can even be born with it) and can last throughout their life. Behavioral disorders include a consistent pattern of disruptive behaviors in children that last for at least 6 months. There are many causes of behavioral disorders, including genetics, environmental interactions, and medical trauma (brain trauma).

Some examples of behavioral disorders include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), conduct disorder (CD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Traits of those with ADHD are often seen as daydreaming, forgetting or misplacing items, restlessness, giving into impulsive thoughts, and/or taking unnecessary risks.

Oppositional defiant disorder shows signs through behaviors of irritability, purposeful frustration with others, blaming others, and vindictiveness.

Conduct disorder is seen through aggression towards others, destruction of property, and violation of rules.

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder are fear of germs (excessive handwashing), unwanted thoughts, having things in a specific order (varies depending on the individual), repeated checking on things like locks, and compulsive counting.

Autism spectrum disorder may be recognized through symptoms of restricted interests and repetitive behaviors, difficulty in interacting socially, and struggle to function in school.

The most commonly used treatment for these disorders is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which teaches the individual to recognize unwanted behaviors, gain a better understanding of others, and become more confident in themselves. CBT usually alleviates symptoms of these disorders but does not completely cure them.

Quiz questions:

1. Which of the following are a potential cause of behavioral disorders? (select all that apply)

1. Medical conditions
2. Genetics
3. Personal choice
4. Environmental factors

2. From the following list, select all of the behavioral disorders

1. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
2. Schizophrenia
3. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
4. Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
5. Bipolar disorder

3. Multiple Choice: Behavioral disorders are characterized by patterns of ________ or inappropriate behaviors, such as impulsivity, _________, and difficulty paying attention.

1. Aggression, disruptive
2. Attitude, issues
3. Disruptive, aggression
4. Issues, attitude

Read More: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/Disruptive-Behavior-Disorders.aspx

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/what-to-look-for/behavioral-disorders#:~:text=in%20social%20situations.-,Behavioral%20disorders%20involve%20a%20pattern%20of%20disruptive%20behaviors%20in%20children,Inattention

Resources:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2023, March 8). Behavior or conduct problems in children. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved June 21, 2023. https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/behavior. html#:~:text=It%20is%20known%20that%20children,%2C%20or%20attention%2Ddeficit%2Fhyperactivity 

National Institute of Medical Health. (2023, February). Autism Spectrum Disorder. National Institute of Medical Health. Retrieved June 21, 2023. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd#:~:text=Autism%20spectrum%20disorder%20(ASD)%20is,first%202%20years%20of%20life.