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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. HOMEWORK Learning Activity 6.8 (pg.262)

6. 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

7. Learning Activity 6.14 (pg.270)
HOMEWORK

8. 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

9. 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

10. Learning Activity 6.16 (pg.274)
HOMEWORK

11. 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

12. Learning Activity 6.18 (pg.281)
HOMEWORK

13. 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

14. Learning Activity 6.20 (pg.285)
HOMEWORK

15. HOMEWORK Chapter 6 – True/False Quiz (pg.286)
Chapter 6 – Multiple Choice Test (pg.287)
Chapter 6 – Short Answer Test (pg.288)
HOMEWORK

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