Question 1

Identify and provide an example of a key focus of family models of development, psychopathology, and treatment.

Accepted Answer

-Development - families impact a child's development; children's problems are a reflection of family problems; some problems are clearly a result of family problems and some problems impact how the family functions in response to the child's problems
-Psychopathology - a child's psychopathology is a reflection of family psychopathology
-Treatment - focuses on both the child and the family

Question 2

According to the diathesis-stress model, most psychiatric disorders are genetically predetermined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Thomas (2011) described behaviorism as a two-part process where: 1) a child develops a variety of behaviors and 2) learns to choose between those behaviors based on the rewards (or nonrewards) they receive from performing those behaviors. Give two specific examples of these concepts, identifying the type of behaviors a child of a particular age may have learned and what potential rewards or nonrewards they may obtain from those behaviors.

Accepted Answer

-Any reasonable answer that identifies behaviors a child of a particular age may have acquired - language (expressing wants and needs), emotions (temper tantrums, crying, sadness), cognitive processing (formulating an arguments, understanding other's perspectives), motor skills (walking, throwing), etc.
-A specific example of consequences both positive and negative that demonstrates an understanding that consequences change behavior - attention, avoidance of an unwanted consequence, etc.

Question 4

Nelson (2011) stated that "both positive and negative experiences can influence the wiring diagram of the brain." Describe what process is being described and give one example of a positive experience and one example of a negative experience that could impact how the brain functions.

Accepted Answer

-Process - neural plasticity; developmen

Question 5

The statement "Genes are probability, not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's ________ and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The statement "Genes are probability, not destiny"...

Question 6

The more contemporary version of humanistic psychology is known as positive psychology.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Once a model of psychopathology has been validated, it is unlikely that it will be altered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A ________ psychologist would believe that maladaptive patterns of behavior have been learned through reinforcement of those behaviors.

Accepted Answer

A)  behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  social-cognitive 
D)  humanistic 
A)  behavioral 
B)  psychodynamic 
C)  social-cognitive 
D)  humanistic

Question 9

The basic tenets of the psychodynamic model have been proven to be invalid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Compare genotype and phenotype and give two examples of your unique genotype and phenotype.

Accepted Answer

-Genotype - an individual's genetic make

Question 11

Parenting style is an example of a family's ________ environment, while sibling relationships are an example of a family's ________ environment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parenting style is an example of a...

Question 12

Compare and contrast at least three models of psychopathology in terms of explanation of etiology (cause) and focus of treatment.

Accepted Answer

-Models could include psychodynamic, beh

Question 13

Five-year-old Daniel's older brother, Marcus, has just been diagnosed with autism. From a family model perspective, identify the possible subsystems in Daniel's family and how his brother's diagnosis might affect these subsystems.

Accepted Answer

-Subsytems: Daniel and his brother, Dani

Question 14

Define and give an example of the continuous model of psychopathology. How might this model lead to the better understanding and treatment of psychopathology in children?

Accepted Answer

-Definition - focuses on ways in which t

Question 15

Describe the construct of birth cohort and how that affects development. Identify at least three experiences you and your birth cohorts shared and how that may have affected your development.

Accepted Answer

-Birth cohort - individuals born in a pa

Question 16

The ________ model of psychopathology emphasizes unconscious processes in the development of maladaptive behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ model of psychopathology emphasizes unconscious...

Question 17

Two-year-old Anthony has suffered a localized head injury that has affected his speech. He is likely to regain his ability to speak due to the process known as neural plasticity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A researcher who is seeking to understanding the role of genetics in the development of childhood schizophrenia might be in the field of:

Accepted Answer

A)  genotype psychology. 
B)  cognitive psychology. 
C)  molecular genetics. 
D)  phenotype genetics. 
A)  genotype psychology. 
B)  cognitive psychology. 
C)  molecular genetics. 
D)  phenotype genetics.

Question 19

Describe the difference between shared and nonshared environments. Give an example from your own family of each of these.

Accepted Answer

-Shared environment - those aspects of a

Question 20

The fact that a young child who experiences brain trauma as a young child is more likely to recover language skills than an older adult who experiences the same type of brain trauma may be due to:

Accepted Answer

A)  a healthier immune system. 
B)  neural plasticity. 
C)  a healthier brain. 
D)  neural rewiring. 
A)  a healthier immune system. 
B)  neural plasticity. 
C)  a healthier brain. 
D)  neural rewiring.

Identify and provide an example of a key focus of family models of development, psychopathology, and treatment.

According to the diathesis-stress model, most psychiatric disorders are genetically predetermined.

Nelson (2011) stated that "both positive and negative experiences can influence the wiring diagram of the brain." Describe what process is being described and give one example of a positive experience and one example of a negative experience that could impact how the brain functions.

The statement "Genes are probability, not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's and .

The more contemporary version of humanistic psychology is known as positive psychology.

Once a model of psychopathology has been validated, it is unlikely that it will be altered.

A ________ psychologist would believe that maladaptive patterns of behavior have been learned through reinforcement of those behaviors.

The basic tenets of the psychodynamic model have been proven to be invalid.

Compare genotype and phenotype and give two examples of your unique genotype and phenotype.

Parenting style is an example of a family's environment, while sibling relationships are an example of a family's environment.

Compare and contrast at least three models of psychopathology in terms of explanation of etiology (cause) and focus of treatment.

Five-year-old Daniel's older brother, Marcus, has just been diagnosed with autism. From a family model perspective, identify the possible subsystems in Daniel's family and how his brother's diagnosis might affect these subsystems.

Define and give an example of the continuous model of psychopathology. How might this model lead to the better understanding and treatment of psychopathology in children?

Describe the construct of birth cohort and how that affects development. Identify at least three experiences you and your birth cohorts shared and how that may have affected your development.

The ________ model of psychopathology emphasizes unconscious processes in the development of maladaptive behavior.

Two-year-old Anthony has suffered a localized head injury that has affected his speech. He is likely to regain his ability to speak due to the process known as neural plasticity.

A researcher who is seeking to understanding the role of genetics in the development of childhood schizophrenia might be in the field of:

Describe the difference between shared and nonshared environments. Give an example from your own family of each of these.

The fact that a young child who experiences brain trauma as a young child is more likely to recover language skills than an older adult who experiences the same type of brain trauma may be due to:

Introduction

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

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 2: Models of Child Development, Psychopathology, and Treatment

Identify and provide an example of a key focus of family models of development, psychopathology, and treatment.

According to the diathesis-stress model, most psychiatric disorders are genetically predetermined.

Nelson (2011) stated that "both positive and negative experiences can influence the wiring diagram of the brain." Describe what process is being described and give one example of a positive experience and one example of a negative experience that could impact how the brain functions.

The statement "Genes are probability, not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's ________ and ________.

The more contemporary version of humanistic psychology is known as positive psychology.

Once a model of psychopathology has been validated, it is unlikely that it will be altered.

A ________ psychologist would believe that maladaptive patterns of behavior have been learned through reinforcement of those behaviors.

The basic tenets of the psychodynamic model have been proven to be invalid.

Compare genotype and phenotype and give two examples of your unique genotype and phenotype.

Parenting style is an example of a family's ________ environment, while sibling relationships are an example of a family's ________ environment.

Compare and contrast at least three models of psychopathology in terms of explanation of etiology (cause) and focus of treatment.

Five-year-old Daniel's older brother, Marcus, has just been diagnosed with autism. From a family model perspective, identify the possible subsystems in Daniel's family and how his brother's diagnosis might affect these subsystems.

Define and give an example of the continuous model of psychopathology. How might this model lead to the better understanding and treatment of psychopathology in children?

Describe the construct of birth cohort and how that affects development. Identify at least three experiences you and your birth cohorts shared and how that may have affected your development.

The ________ model of psychopathology emphasizes unconscious processes in the development of maladaptive behavior.

Two-year-old Anthony has suffered a localized head injury that has affected his speech. He is likely to regain his ability to speak due to the process known as neural plasticity.

A researcher who is seeking to understanding the role of genetics in the development of childhood schizophrenia might be in the field of:

Describe the difference between shared and nonshared environments. Give an example from your own family of each of these.

The fact that a young child who experiences brain trauma as a young child is more likely to recover language skills than an older adult who experiences the same type of brain trauma may be due to:

Introduction

Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Classification, Assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

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

The statement "Genes are probability, not destiny" highlights the difference between an individual's and .

Parenting style is an example of a family's environment, while sibling relationships are an example of a family's environment.