Exam 1: Introduction

The example of the Hmong families and their unmarried children who continue to live at home highlights the fact that ________ are critical in understanding developmental psychopathology.

In some Native American tribes, it is considered a sign of disrespect to look at an elder when talking to them. This is an example of a sociocultural norm.

Define and give an example of the mental health definition perspective on abnormality. How might this approach help or hinder the advancement of mental health treatment for youth?

Define and give an example of stigma related to psychopathology in children. In what ways does today's media help or hurt the stigma related to mental health?

Using what is known about developmental psychopathology, develop a brief public service announcement (3-4 sentences) highlighting the important aspects and/or misconceptions related to mental health issues in youth and what can and should be done to help these youth.

Dr. Schwiesow is studying how often schizophrenia is diagnosed in the U.S. population, as well as states where there are more children who are diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. His field of study is most likely ________.

More current definitions of psychopathology include both extremes of behavior (too little or too much).

The major difference between psychopathology and developmental psychopathology is the:

Despite early abuse and neglect, 10-year-old Joshua has adapted well to his new foster family, has made good friends at school, and is excelling in reading and soccer. Joshua's situation would most likely be an example of adequate adaptation.

________ youth are more likely to have difficulty accessing appropriate and effective treatment and prevention programs related to mental health.

According to the authors of this text, why is it important to maintain a flexible and changing understanding of a child's strengths and weaknesses?

What is the definition of incidence and prevalence? Give examples of when it might be best to know each one of these when working with youth with mental health issues.

Dr. Andrews wants to study how many children under the age of 5 in the United States have been diagnosed with autism over the past 10 years. In order to do this, he is most likely to use a random sampling of the general population to estimate the prevalence of autism.

The Tolan and Dodge (2005) model of a comprehensive mental health system includes access to mental health services, services provided in primary care settings, preventative care for high-risk children, and ________.

Dr. Wang has diagnosed Emma with separation anxiety disorder based on her presenting symptoms, but also has considered how these symptoms impact her quality of life. Dr. Wang is using the ________ aspect of psychopathology.

Identify the pros and cons of using the statistical deviance model of abnormality. Include a brief definition.

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 care policy for youth.

A child's behaviors might be considered typical or adaptive in one situation but not in another because these behaviors may:

The authors of this text assert that psychopathology is best understood in relationship to:

What are three key issues related to the stigma of psychopathology in children, and why are they important to address? For each of these issues, propose one way to combat stigma related to psychopathology in children.