Exam 11: Internalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Relaxation and imagery techniques should not be taught to children with emotional disorders because research has shown them to be frightening experiences and cause an increase in symptoms.

In recent years, research has supported the view that….

Cultural or religious differences in child-rearing practices give a social worker wide latitude in deciding whether to contact child welfare authorities if child abuse is suspected.

Childhood fears can be…

Children's utterances, drawings, style of play, and interpretations of pictures should all be taken at face value for diagnostic purposes.

"Internalizing" disorder is a misnomer since…..

Part of Kendall's program includes teaching children how to use a self-rated anxiety scale to judge their progress.

The intervention plan for Lyla included both covert and in vivo exposure to help her overcome her fears.

In the case illustration, a factor or factors that might have contributed to Lyla's anxiety problem included:

The following methods have been shown to be helpful for emotionally disordered children….