Exam 5: Disorders of Early Development

Sleep disorders in infants are often diagnosed through the use of sleep diaries and direct observation.

How would researchers explain the development of schizophrenia in a young child using the diathesis-stress model? Include a discussion of differential susceptibility and sensitivity to context.

Which of the following sleep-wake disorders is most likely to remain stable over time?

Ten-month-old Antonio is being treated for an avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder. Describe this disorder in terms of developmental course; etiology; assessment and diagnosis; and intervention.

An infant's excitability is known as their ________, while their ability to control their reactions is known as ________.

Research has identified a link between children who are uninhibited and less reactive to what types of childhood disorders?

Describe one way in which it is important to understand normal development when assessing feeding disorders in young children.

Benoit and Coolbear's (1998) three-part protocol for the treatment of feeding disorders in young children includes ________, ________, and ________.

A child with autism is more likely to show a/n _________ regulatory disorder, while a child with early signs of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is more likely to show a __________ disorder.

Based on what you've read in the text, develop a lobbying strategy to present to policy makers regarding key components of a supportive and effective mental health policy for the detection of psychopathology in early childhood.

Describe and give examples of the three types of disorders of regulation.

When understanding the etiology of sleep disorders, it is important to understand factors that influence the ________ of sleep disorders (e.g., childhood illness) and the ________ of sleep disorders (e.g., difficulty self-soothing after an illness).

Children who exhibit feeding problems are more likely to also have ________.

The authors of this text would support which of the following statements regarding a child's physiological and emotional functioning?

Based on one of the primary developmental tasks of infancy, most early psychopathological disorders manifest themselves in what aspect of an infant's development?

The ________ model is based on the idea that some individuals are innately more susceptible to the development of a particular disorder that can be triggered by later negative experiences.

Girls are more likely to score higher on scales measuring effortful control.

Explain why it would be important to know how consistent and stable temperament is over time, particularly as it relates to psychopathology.

Compare and contrast the concepts of a general risk factor and a specific risk factor. Give examples of each.