WHAT IS SENIORITIS?:
Senioritis is a behavioral disorder in which patients suffer from lack of focus and motivation in academic settings.
AGE FEATURE:
Victims of Senioritis are usually between 17 and 18 years old, which is the age of a high school senior. This disorder is not gender or culture specific.
PREVALENCE:
Senioritis is extremely common among high school seniors. About 75% suffer from Senioritis each year.
COURSE:
Patients may begin to reveal some lighter signs of Senioritis from the end of junior year and can continue to be mild until the second semester sometimes. However, once third marking period hits and patients are being accepted into colleges, Senioritis is apparent, and a definite diagnosis can be made. During the fourth marking period, usually, Senioritis is at full swing until the summer comes.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Signs and symptoms may include:
· Fatigue when attempting work
· Lack of motivation
· Procrastination
· Disrupted or distracted thinking
· Applying minimal effort into work
· Decreased sense of caring about one’s grades
· Excessive slouching in one’s chair in a school setting
· Playing with electronic devices instead of displaying attentiveness in class
· Tendency to not study for tests or complete assignments
· Not using class time effectively to complete work
· Feeling acceptance towards receiving grades lower than normal
· Focusing more on future college life than current remaining high school life
DURATION:
Senioritis normally continues throughout the school year after being affected by it and ends once the school year is over. In severe cases, it may translate into college years. (If so, see your doctor regularly)
ASSOCIATION FEATURES:
Senioritis is typically associated with excessive periods of laziness.
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
· Symptoms must be abnormal to the patient. If the patient has been a slacker their entire high school career and it is familiar to their personality, they do not qualify for diagnosis. (Unless if their symptoms get worse)
· Symptoms must consistently persist for 3 months for a proper diagnosis to be made.
· Patient must suffer from at least 4 out of 12 symptoms.
· Patient is physically unable to motivate oneself to complete any school related tasks.
· Patient starts lacking motivation in other areas in their life.
TREATMENTS:
· Humanistic Approach: This approach consists of therapy that helps one realize their full potential if they applied themselves to their schoolwork, making them want to reach such heights.
· Behavioral Approach: A school can begin requiring each senior to take at least one class with juniors in them so they can observe the students who are still focused on their schoolwork. Therefore, they can model their behavior and help them keep motivated throughout their senior year.
Senioritis is a behavioral disorder in which patients suffer from lack of focus and motivation in academic settings.
AGE FEATURE:
Victims of Senioritis are usually between 17 and 18 years old, which is the age of a high school senior. This disorder is not gender or culture specific.
PREVALENCE:
Senioritis is extremely common among high school seniors. About 75% suffer from Senioritis each year.
COURSE:
Patients may begin to reveal some lighter signs of Senioritis from the end of junior year and can continue to be mild until the second semester sometimes. However, once third marking period hits and patients are being accepted into colleges, Senioritis is apparent, and a definite diagnosis can be made. During the fourth marking period, usually, Senioritis is at full swing until the summer comes.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
Signs and symptoms may include:
· Fatigue when attempting work
· Lack of motivation
· Procrastination
· Disrupted or distracted thinking
· Applying minimal effort into work
· Decreased sense of caring about one’s grades
· Excessive slouching in one’s chair in a school setting
· Playing with electronic devices instead of displaying attentiveness in class
· Tendency to not study for tests or complete assignments
· Not using class time effectively to complete work
· Feeling acceptance towards receiving grades lower than normal
· Focusing more on future college life than current remaining high school life
DURATION:
Senioritis normally continues throughout the school year after being affected by it and ends once the school year is over. In severe cases, it may translate into college years. (If so, see your doctor regularly)
ASSOCIATION FEATURES:
Senioritis is typically associated with excessive periods of laziness.
DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
· Symptoms must be abnormal to the patient. If the patient has been a slacker their entire high school career and it is familiar to their personality, they do not qualify for diagnosis. (Unless if their symptoms get worse)
· Symptoms must consistently persist for 3 months for a proper diagnosis to be made.
· Patient must suffer from at least 4 out of 12 symptoms.
· Patient is physically unable to motivate oneself to complete any school related tasks.
· Patient starts lacking motivation in other areas in their life.
TREATMENTS:
· Humanistic Approach: This approach consists of therapy that helps one realize their full potential if they applied themselves to their schoolwork, making them want to reach such heights.
· Behavioral Approach: A school can begin requiring each senior to take at least one class with juniors in them so they can observe the students who are still focused on their schoolwork. Therefore, they can model their behavior and help them keep motivated throughout their senior year.