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.262)
Learning Activity 6.11 (pg.265)
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.270)
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.274)
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.281)
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.285)
HOMEWORK
Chapter 6 – True/False Quiz (pg.286)
Chapter 6 – Multiple Choice Test (pg.287)
Chapter 6 – Short Answer Test (pg.288)
HOMEWORK
UNIT 1:
INTRODUCTION
TO PSYCHOLOGY
SAC 2
TEST
(MULTIPLE CHOICE/SHORT ANSWER)
AREA OF STUDY 2:
LIFESPAN
DEVELOPMENT
Lifespan Development