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AD(H)D
the presence of behavior that typically includes inattention, (hyperactivity), and impulsivity that exceeds that expected by children at a given age/ inability to maintain focused, selected attention TERM 2
hyperkinetic
DEFINITION 2 persistent and exaggerated motor movements TERM 3
minimal brain dysfunction
DEFINITION 3 another name for ADHD, was historically used TERM 4
executive function
DEFINITION 4 activities such as setting goals, initiating tasks, self- monitoring, self-evaluating, keeping schedules, and managing time TERM 5
hyperactivity
DEFINITION 5 can be described as a physical state in which a person is abnormally and easily excitable or exuberant.
co-morbid
the coexistence of one or more disorders TERM 7
impulsivity
DEFINITION 7 the neurological inability to sustain inhibition TERM 8
delayed gratification
DEFINITION 8 the ability to continue providing the correct and expected behaviors even when a delay exists between the response and the provision of reinforcement TERM 9
appetite control
DEFINITION 9 the ability to delay gratification, which is typically problematic for children with ADHD TERM 10
behavior control
DEFINITION 10 impulsive behavior due to a poorly organized central nervous system- shows a lack of this
neurotrasmitter
A chemical substance that is released at the end of a nerve fiber by the arrival of a nerve impulse and causes the transfer of the impulse to another nerve fiber, a muscle fiber, or some other structure TERM 17
dopamine
DEFINITION 17 a neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasure, attention, motivation and reward TERM 18
dopamine transporter
DEFINITION 18 a membrane-spanning protein that pumps the neurotransmitter out of the synapse and into its vesicles for storage until later use TERM 19
dopamine receptor
DEFINITION 19 receives the neurotransmitter, is dysfunctional in children with AD(H)D TERM 20
psychostimulant
DEFINITION 20 medications that have antidepressant effects and stimulate the production of dopamine that acts on the frontal lobe to improve executive functions
processing
how the child handles information that is presented to him visually and aurally TERM 22
attention management
DEFINITION 22 helping a child with AD(H)D learn to pay attention to what is important and relevant at the time, rather than something else. the goals is to aid the child in controlling their internal locus of control TERM 23
internal locus of
control
DEFINITION 23 a person's ability to have self control and direct their attention TERM 24
external locus of
control
DEFINITION 24 refers to external forces focusing the attention of a person, rather than the person doing it themselves TERM 25
placebo effect
DEFINITION 25 an inactive treatment that has a suggestive effect on the individual's symptomology
sustained attention
the ability to remain on task, but without the time constraints of focused attention TERM 32
divided attention
DEFINITION 32 determining how much attention to give each activity TERM 33
vigilance
DEFINITION 33 the ability to develop a memory bank TERM 34
behavior modification
DEFINITION 34 the implementation of an intervention plan to change, modify, or correct an individual's behavior TERM 35
token economy
DEFINITION 35 a form of behavior management for children with AD(H)D, where can earn "credit"
time out
a form of behavior management where the child must sit and do nothing- one minute for every year of age TERM 37
response cost system
DEFINITION 37 a form of behavior management where the child can earn "credit" and also have it taken away
