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Chapter 7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conduct Disorder | Characterized by a pattern of aggressive and disruptive behavior |
| Strauss syndrome | rare autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of small-to-medium-sized blood vessels (vasculitis), high levels of specific white blood cells (eosinophilia), and asthma |
| Cerebral palsy | a group of lifelong neurological disorders appearing in infancy or early childhood that permanently affect body movement, muscle tone, and posture |
| Hyperactive child syndrome | a former term for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
| Neurotransmitters | endogenous chemical messengers released by neurons to transmit signals across the synapse to other neurons, muscle cells, or glands |
| Dopamine | a critical neurotransmitter and hormone produced in the brain that acts as a chemical messenger, regulating pleasure, motivation, memory, and motor control |
| Norepinephrine | a chemical compound acting as both a neurotransmitter in the brain and a hormone in the body, primarily responsible for the "fight-or-flight" stress response |
| Toxins | poisonous, naturally occurring substances produced by living organisms—such as bacteria, fungi, plants, and animals—that can cause disease or injury upon contact with or absorption into body tissues |
| Executive functioning | a set of cognitive processes managed by the brain’s prefrontal cortex that act as a "management system" for daily life, enabling individuals to set goals, plan, focus attention, regulate emotions, and solve problems |
| Behavioral inhibition | a temperamental trait, often appearing in infancy or early childhood, characterized by consistent fear, caution, and withdrawal when facing unfamiliar people, objects, or situations |
| SCT | a behavioral construct characterized by excessive daydreaming, mental fog, lethargy, slow processing speed, and hypoactivity |
| Contingency base self management | is an evidence-based, behavior-modification strategy used primarily in the treatment of substance use disorders |
| FBA | a collaborative, evidence-based process used to identify the underlying purpose or "function" of a student's challenging behavior |
| CBM | a highly efficient, standardized, and evidence-based method used by educators to directly assess student progress in core skills like reading, math, and writing |
| psychostimulants | a class of psychoactive drugs that increase alertness, attention, motivation, and cognitive performance |
| Strattera | a prescription non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD in children (6+) and adults |
| Ritalin | a prescription central nervous system (CNS) stimulant containing methylphenidate, commonly used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy |
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