Students with Emotional Disabilities

1. Factors Associated as a Cause

1.1. biological

1.1.1. brain injury

1.1.2. genetic predisposition

1.1.3. difficulties during pregnancy

1.2. family background

1.2.1. abuse

1.2.2. lack of socilization

1.2.3. divorce

1.2.4. death of family member

1.2.5. parenting style

1.3. environmental factors

1.3.1. media

1.3.1.1. violent video games

1.3.2. school

1.3.2.1. inconsistencies between school and home culture

1.3.2.2. inappropriate expectations and/or discipline

2. Two Groups

2.1. externalizing behaviors

2.1.1. overt or covert aggressive behaviors

2.2. internalizing behaviors

2.2.1. anxiety

2.2.2. depression

2.2.3. phobia

3. no universal term to refer to these students

4. Definition

4.1. inability to learn that can't be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors

4.2. inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers

4.3. inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances

4.4. general pervasive mood or unhappiness or depression

4.5. tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school factors

5. Associated With

5.1. schizophrenia

5.2. depression

5.3. bipolar disorder

5.4. anxiety disorders

5.5. ADHD