Exam 2: Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment

Lisa's therapist is working with her to help determine at which point in development she became "stuck" in a maladaptive pattern of behaviors.Lisa's therapist most likely is following which model of psychopathology?

Dr.Schwiesow,a school psychologist,is observing in a 2nd grade classroom to determine how Samuel's peers are reacting to his increasingly aggressive behavior.She is likely looking for factors that are ________ Samuel's behavior.

A child's behavior setting would include their home,class,and neighborhoods.

Stiles (2009)proposes that "brains do not develop normally in the absence of critical genetic signaling,and they do not develop normally in the absence of essential and contingent environmental input." Explain how this statement furthers the understanding of developmental psychopathology.

How would the diathesis-stress model describe the onset of schizophrenia in a young child?

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

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

If Maggie's difficulties are viewed as behaviors seen in other children her age,but as more frequent,intense,and detrimental to her development,then her behaviors are seen as continuous.

The authors of this text present the "big theories" of developmental psychopathology.What is the best definition of "big theories"?

Which type of therapist would be more likely to focus their treatment on promoting the overall well-being of a child and family?

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?

The group of school children who were in New York City during the September 11th attacks on the Trade Center might be considered a ________ because of this shared experience.

Researchers involved with the Human Genome Project have found that many psychiatric disorders are caused by a single gene.

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.

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

The construct of birth cohort is similar to the ________ environment of a family.

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

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.

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

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