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childhood psychosis

a psychotic disorder with onset in childhood; the defining features (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) are essentially the same as they are for affected individuals in other age groups. Historically, the term has been used much more widely to denote any of a variety of disorders or mental conditions in children that result in severe functional impairment, encompassing, for example, intellectual disability and pervasive developmental disorders.

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November 23rd 2024

response topography

response topography

the physical characteristics of a response, including its duration, force, extent, and location. Also called topography of response.