Question 1

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

Accepted Answer

-Interview - interview parent, child, teacher
-Observation - observe child in clinic or natural setting (e.g. school or home)
-Standardized tests - projective measures, cognitive (IQ), self-report

Question 2

Discuss ways in which parents may have differing views of a child's problems. Also discuss how and why parents and children may view problems differently.

Accepted Answer

-Mothers tend to view more problems than fathers; may also report different types of problems
-Culture may play a role in how parents view a child's problems
-Parents may focus on child factors while children focus on external factors
-Parental psychopathology may be present and influence how a parent thinks about their child's problems

Question 3

As a part of a psychiatric evaluation, Dominique is first telling the clinician what she sees in a series of pictures and then answering questions about herself. The first assessment is an example of a/n ________ while the second is an example of a/n ________.

Accepted Answer

projective measure; interview, self-report measure

Question 4

The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

Accepted Answer

-Homotypic comorbidity - two or more dis

Question 6

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child rather than the kind of behavior would be utilizing which type of classification system?

Accepted Answer

A)  internalizing 
B)  dimensional 
C)  categorical 
D)  externalizing 
A)  internalizing 
B)  dimensional 
C)  categorical 
D)  externalizing

Question 7

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies. This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  validity 
B)  existence 
C)  cross-cultural reliability 
D)  comorbidity 
A)  validity 
B)  existence 
C)  cross-cultural reliability 
D)  comorbidity

Question 8

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor. This would most likely be which type of intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  universal prevention 
B)  selective prevention 
C)  tertiary prevention 
D)  indicated prevention 
A)  universal prevention 
B)  selective prevention 
C)  tertiary prevention 
D)  indicated prevention

Question 9

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family. Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do. According to Achenbach, Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.

Accepted Answer

externaliz

Question 12

Evaluate the following quote in terms of how this fact hinders or enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a child: "one of the most consistent research findings related to assessment is that individuals who provide information seldom agree with one another about the type, scope, or cause of the difficulties."

Accepted Answer

-Hinders - difficult to develop a cohesi

Question 13

All of the following are types of interventions that focus of preventative measures except:

Accepted Answer

A)  universal. 
B)  indicated. 
C)  targeted. 
D)  selective. 
A)  universal. 
B)  indicated. 
C)  targeted. 
D)  selective.

Question 14

Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

-A child spends a great deal of time at

Question 15

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

Accepted Answer

-Primary - goal is to reduce or eliminat

Question 16

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Accepted Answer

-Parents need education, instruction, em

Question 17

The fact that Dr. Samuels and Dr. Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The process of deciding whether a child can or should be diagnosed with one specific mental health disorder over another is known as classification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of clinical classification specific to the field of developmental psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

-Benefits - enhances clinical utility; h

Question 20

Austin, a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs. As a child with a disability, Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic and Statistical Classification System 
B)  Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 
C)  Educational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Individuals with Disabilities Rights Act 
A)  Diagnostic and Statistical Classification System 
B)  Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act 
C)  Educational Rehabilitation Act 
D)  Individuals with Disabilities Rights Act

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

Discuss ways in which parents may have differing views of a child's problems. Also discuss how and why parents and children may view problems differently.

As a part of a psychiatric evaluation, Dominique is first telling the clinician what she sees in a series of pictures and then answering questions about herself. The first assessment is an example of a/n while the second is an example of a/n .

The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child rather than the kind of behavior would be utilizing which type of classification system?

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies. This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor. This would most likely be which type of intervention?

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family. Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do. According to Achenbach, Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.

All of the following are types of interventions that focus of preventative measures except:

Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

The fact that Dr. Samuels and Dr. Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.

The process of deciding whether a child can or should be diagnosed with one specific mental health disorder over another is known as classification.

Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of clinical classification specific to the field of developmental psychopathology.

Austin, a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs. As a child with a disability, Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

Introduction

Models of Child Development, Psychopathology, and Treatment

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

Exam 4: Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

Discuss ways in which parents may have differing views of a child's problems. Also discuss how and why parents and children may view problems differently.

As a part of a psychiatric evaluation, Dominique is first telling the clinician what she sees in a series of pictures and then answering questions about herself. The first assessment is an example of a/n ________ while the second is an example of a/n ________.

The authors of the text propose that classification systems improve research efforts related to developmental psychopathology.

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

A therapist who attempts to understand the degree to which a particular behavior exists within a child rather than the kind of behavior would be utilizing which type of classification system?

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies. This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor. This would most likely be which type of intervention?

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family. Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

Emma often hits her younger sister as well as her peers and frequently refuses to do what adults tell her to do. According to Achenbach, Emma's behaviors would most likely fall in the ________.

All of the following are types of interventions that focus of preventative measures except:

Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

The fact that Dr. Samuels and Dr. Yang both agree that young Anthony has some sort of mood disorder reflects the construct of validity.

The process of deciding whether a child can or should be diagnosed with one specific mental health disorder over another is known as classification.

Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of clinical classification specific to the field of developmental psychopathology.

Austin, a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy, is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs. As a child with a disability, Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

Introduction

Models of Child Development, Psychopathology, and Treatment

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment, and Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

As a part of a psychiatric evaluation, Dominique is first telling the clinician what she sees in a series of pictures and then answering questions about herself. The first assessment is an example of a/n while the second is an example of a/n .