Objective: In this review, we examined if there is a deficit in facial recognition of emotion (FER) in children, adolescents, and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Background: Emotional regulation is impaired in ADHD. Although a facial emotion recognition deficit has been described in this condition, the underlying…

Background: The differential susceptibility hypothesis states that some genetic variants that confer risk in adverse environments are beneficial in normal or nurturing environments. The cholinergic system is promising as a source of susceptibility genes because of its involvement in learning and neural plasticity. The cholinergic receptor gene…

This cross-sectional study examined the nature of child and adolescent psychopathy using the Antisocial Process Screening Device (APSD) in 3,675 schoolchildren (ages 11-16) in Hong Kong, China. A confirmatory factor analysis observed a good fit for the three-factor model (callous-unemotional, impulsivity, narcissism) of APSD, with boys scoring…

Examines the prevalence rates for the syndrome and disorder of depression in a psychiatrically referred population of children. (MP)

This paper explores the concept of child abuse. The analysis begins by explaining the problems evident in defining child abuse, and presents the historical development of child abuse prevention. A theoretical discussion on personality development is also included. The second section of the paper describes results of a research project designed to…

Retrospective analysis indicated hysterical conversion reactions are uncommon prior to age five, uncommon in in-patient psychiatric practice, and are more common among girls than among boys. The frequency of previous psychiatric difficulties in both the child and his/her family suggests that symptom formation is but one component in ongoing…

Conducted meta-analysis of studies concerning social skills of children with learning disabled (LD). Children with LD were less liked and more likely to be rejected than normal achieving children. Children with LD were more likely to be rated as aggressive, immature, suffering personality problems, and having difficulty attending. Variations were…

Data gathered over 17 years was used to assess 36 childhood risk factors for personality disorder in young adults (original sample of 776 children). Prediction was shown to be better for girls than boys, and for girls, better over a younger age span. Effects of individual risks are explored. (SLD)