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Abnormal Psychology Chapter 14 Vocabulary

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show Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)  
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Reading, mathematics, or written expression performance substantially below levels expected relative to the person's age, IQ score, and education   show
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Reading performance significantly below the standard for that age level   show
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show Mathematics disorder  
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Condition in which writing performance is significantly below the standard for that age level   show
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show Stuttering  
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An individual's problems in spoken communication, as measured by significantly low scores on standardized tests of expressive language relative to nonverbal intelligence test scores. Symptoms may include a markedly limited vocabulary or errors in tense   show
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show Selective mutism  
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show Tic disorder  
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show Pervasive developmental disorder  
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Progressive neurological developmental disorder featuring constant hand-wringing, intellectual disability, and impaired motor skills   show
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Pervasive developmental disorder involving sever regression in language, adaptive behavior, and motor skills after a 2-4 year period of normal development   show
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show Pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified  
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show Autistic disorder  
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A diagnosis received when one achieves a significantly below-average score on a test of intelligence and by limitations in the ability to function in areas of daily life   show
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Recessive disorder involving the inability to break down a food chemical whose buildup causes intellectual disability, seizures, and behavior problems. Can be detected by infant screening and prevented by a specialized diet   show
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X-linked disorder characterized by intellectual disability, signs of cerebral palsy, and self-injurious behavior   show
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Type of intellectual disability caused by a chromosomal aberration (chromosome 21) and involving characteristic physical appearance. Sometimes known as trisomy 21.   show
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Prenatal medical procedure that allows the detection of abnormalities (such as Down syndrome) in the developing fetus. Involves removal and analysis of amniotic fluid from the mother.   show
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show Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)  
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show Fragile X syndrome  
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Mild intellectual disability that may be caused largely by environmental influences   show
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