Question 1

In depression, somatic complaints are best defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Internal distress manifesting as headache or stomach ache 
B)  Eating disturbance 
C)  Sleeping disorder 
D)  Sad appearance 
A)  Internal distress manifesting as headache or stomach ache 
B)  Eating disturbance 
C)  Sleeping disorder 
D)  Sad appearance A

Question 2

The term Equifinality refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two or more disorders present at the same time 
B)  That there are many ways in which a child can manifest disturbed behaviour 
C)  A particular risk factor can have a number of different developmental outcomes depending on the characteristics of the individual, previous experiences and the environment 
D)  Intense, maladaptive and persistent fear beyond the individuals control 
A)  Two or more disorders present at the same time 
B)  That there are many ways in which a child can manifest disturbed behaviour 
C)  A particular risk factor can have a number of different developmental outcomes depending on the characteristics of the individual, previous experiences and the environment 
D)  Intense, maladaptive and persistent fear beyond the individuals control B

Question 3

What does the Diagnostic system DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Classification of people 
B)  Delinquency 
C)  Age related dysfunction 
D)  Behaviour 
A)  Classification of people 
B)  Delinquency 
C)  Age related dysfunction 
D)  Behaviour D

Question 4

According to the study by Robbins (1978), what percentage of children carry on with their antisocial behaviour into adulthood once diagnosed with conduct disorder in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)  80% 
B)  70% 
C)  60% 
D)  Less than 50% 
A)  80% 
B)  70% 
C)  60% 
D)  Less than 50%

Question 5

Which of the following is not an example of anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Panic disorder 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Fear of heights 
D)  Aggression to people 
A)  Panic disorder 
B)  Obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C)  Fear of heights 
D)  Aggression to people

Question 6

The process in which the therapist observes and interacts with the child in the context of play, using the child's expression of fantasies and behaviours as an indication of the stresses or problems the child may be experiencing is an example of which type of psychopathological treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Depression support therapy 
B)  Cognitive behavior therapy 
C)  Play therapy 
D)  Operant conditioning behavioural therapy 
A)  Depression support therapy 
B)  Cognitive behavior therapy 
C)  Play therapy 
D)  Operant conditioning behavioural therapy

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of 'protective mechanisms'?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reduction of positive chain reactions 
B)  Reduction of negative chain reactions 
C)  Fostering of self esteem 
D)  Reduction of risk impact 
A)  Reduction of positive chain reactions 
B)  Reduction of negative chain reactions 
C)  Fostering of self esteem 
D)  Reduction of risk impact

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stress-diathesis model?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the child's biologically based risk interacts with the environment 
B)  A reduction of negative chain reactions 
C)  The interaction between a child's level of stress and the parent's level of stress 
D)  When genetically at-risk children (such as those with a difficult, anger-prone temperament) are not only protected, by actually thrive when placed in a supportive environment 
A)  When the child's biologically based risk interacts with the environment 
B)  A reduction of negative chain reactions 
C)  The interaction between a child's level of stress and the parent's level of stress 
D)  When genetically at-risk children (such as those with a difficult, anger-prone temperament) are not only protected, by actually thrive when placed in a supportive environment

Question 9

Which of the following behaviours is most likely to cause concern as to whether a child has autism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A toddler who is biting himself 
B)  A toddler who has engaged in repetitive behaviours such as rocking over and over again 
C)  A toddler who is hitting herself 
D)  A toddler who displays head banging tendencies 
A)  A toddler who is biting himself 
B)  A toddler who has engaged in repetitive behaviours such as rocking over and over again 
C)  A toddler who is hitting herself 
D)  A toddler who displays head banging tendencies

Question 10

In order to fully diagnose ADHD, at what age must some symptoms have been evident according to the American Psychiatric Association?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 years 
B)  11 years 
C)  Before the age of 7 years 
D)  From 8 years of age 
A)  12 years 
B)  11 years 
C)  Before the age of 7 years 
D)  From 8 years of age

In depression, somatic complaints are best defined as which of the following?

The term Equifinality refers to which of the following?

What does the Diagnostic system DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) measure?

According to the study by Robbins (1978), what percentage of children carry on with their antisocial behaviour into adulthood once diagnosed with conduct disorder in childhood?

Which of the following is not an example of anxiety disorder?

The process in which the therapist observes and interacts with the child in the context of play, using the child's expression of fantasies and behaviours as an indication of the stresses or problems the child may be experiencing is an example of which type of psychopathological treatment?

Which of the following is not an example of 'protective mechanisms'?

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stress-diathesis model?

Which of the following behaviours is most likely to cause concern as to whether a child has autism?

In order to fully diagnose ADHD, at what age must some symptoms have been evident according to the American Psychiatric Association?

The Principles of Developmental Psychology

Theories of Development

Research Methodology in Developmental Psychology

The Biological Foundations of Development I: Physical Growth, Motor Development and Genetics

The Biological Foundations of Development II: The Developing Brain

Percetion

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes

The Development of Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Social Development

Moral Development

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Exam 13: Developmental Psychopathology

In depression, somatic complaints are best defined as which of the following?

The term Equifinality refers to which of the following?

What does the Diagnostic system DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) measure?

According to the study by Robbins (1978), what percentage of children carry on with their antisocial behaviour into adulthood once diagnosed with conduct disorder in childhood?

Which of the following is not an example of anxiety disorder?

The process in which the therapist observes and interacts with the child in the context of play, using the child's expression of fantasies and behaviours as an indication of the stresses or problems the child may be experiencing is an example of which type of psychopathological treatment?

Which of the following is not an example of 'protective mechanisms'?

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stress-diathesis model?

Which of the following behaviours is most likely to cause concern as to whether a child has autism?

In order to fully diagnose ADHD, at what age must some symptoms have been evident according to the American Psychiatric Association?

The Principles of Developmental Psychology

Theories of Development

Research Methodology in Developmental Psychology

The Biological Foundations of Development I: Physical Growth, Motor Development and Genetics

The Biological Foundations of Development II: The Developing Brain

Percetion

Theories of Cognitive Development

Cognitive Processes

The Development of Language and Communication

Emotional Development

Social Development

Moral Development

Filters