Exam 11: Abnormal Behaviour Across the Lifespan

A psychiatrist suggests that the Emmy's autism spectrum disorder developed as a result of Emmy being a cold,aloof,and rejecting mother.Emmy's disorder is a defence against parental rejection.This psychiatrist is most likely a ________ theorist.

Fluctuant patterns of delirium tend to worsen __________.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major problems involved in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?

Most psychological problems for children are identified __________.

Suicide is relatively uncommon among younger children.

Oppositional defiant disorder may be a precursor or milder form of ________ disorder.

The area of the brain that regulates intellectual and emotional functions,the cerebellum,shows abnormal development in autism spectrum disordered individuals.

Discuss the savant syndrome.

Turner's syndrome involves the ________.

Discuss factors associated with increased risk of adolescent suicide.

Some forms of disruptive behaviour disorder appear to be linked to _________ parenting styles.

Which of the following diagnostic categories applies only to children and adolescents?

An interactive computer program called FaceSay has been shown to improve the ability of children with autism spectrum disorder to __________.

Because of the unique characteristics of Klinefelter's syndrome,men are always aware that they have this disorder.

Anxieties and fears are a normal feature of childhood.

There are five subtypes of Alzheimer's disease.

PKU can be detected in newborns.

Compensatory activity is __________.

Ontario's integration policy for education has made individuals with __________ intellectual disability appear less visible.

There are distinct and unique features of depression in children and adolescents that set them apart from depressed adults.