A second approach to describing exceptionalities identifies symptom clusters or SYNDROMES derived through the use of multivariate statistical procedures such as FACTOR ANALYSIS or CLUSTER ANALYSIS.
There are two broad dimensions of behavioral and emotional disturbance:
- Externalizing Dimension - under-controlled problems; directed at others.
- Internalizing Dimension - over-controlled problems; internally directed or experienced. (Reynolds, 1992)
Some of the common syndromes found in both dimensions are:
- withdrawn
- anxious/depressed
- thought problems
- delinquent behavior
- somatic complaints
- social problems
- attention problems
- aggressive behavior (Achenbach, 1993)
These measures are important in highlighting the need to focus on adaptive as well as maladaptive functioning in the study of exceptionality.
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The word "psychology" is the combination of two terms - study (ology) and soul (psyche), or mind. The derivation of the word from Latin gives it this clear and obvious meaning: the study of the soul or mind. Exceptional children are those who deviate font the normal or average child in mental, physical and social characteristics such an extent that he acquire a modification of school practices or special educational services in order to develop to his maximum capacity, or supplementary instruction. Thus, my impression on the subject SPED 504, which is all about the psychology of exceptional children, is that, we will be talking about the principles, theories, philosophies, and the likes that would give us a clear picture on the causes of the different disabling conditions. This subject would be interesting for me. Also, there will be lots of requirements to be complied upon finishing the course. On the positive aspect, I'm pretty sure that I will enjoy this subject because I so like the teacher, Mrs. Marian B. Alaba. I already look forward to learning a lot from her.
