Question 1

Discuss child maltreatment including the various types of maltreatment.Who is most at risk for maltreatment?

Accepted Answer

-Definition - broad category of various types of maltreatment that violate the rights of vulnerable and dependent children
-Neglect (failure to provide basic needs);physical (hitting,slapping,kicking,etc. );sexual (rape,exposure to pornography,etc. );emotional (berating,yelling,etc. )
-Low SES;infants and toddlers;African American,Pacific Islander and Native American children;children who are socially isolated

Question 2

Define and give examples of three types of risk factors associated with the development of psychopathology in children.

Accepted Answer

-Individual - an aspect of the child that puts them at risk;gender,temperament,intelligence,etc.
-Family - factors related to the family environment;parenting styles,parent's mental health issues,sibling relationships,etc.
-Social - factors related child's environment such a neighborhood,school,culture;poverty,violent neighborhoods,poor performing schools and/or teacher

Question 3

Delay,fixation,and deviance are examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

adaptational failures

Question 4

The concept of process proposes that childhood disorders are a result of small developmental deviations that occur over time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Dr.Andersen wants to study the development of depression based on age and gender.If he wants his results to be available for a presentation next year,he should use which type of research approach?

Accepted Answer

A) longitudinal 
B) cross-sectional 
C) cross-sequential 
D) developmental 
A) longitudinal 
B) cross-sectional 
C) cross-sequential 
D) developmental

Question 6

Using the example of child maltreatment,discuss the importance of complex hypotheses and complex research designs to investigate the development of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

-Allows for research on several variable

Question 7

________ risk increases a child's vulnerability to psychopathology,while ________ risk increases a child's vulnerability to a unique type of psychopathology.

Accepted Answer

Nonspecifi

Question 8

One of the primary goals of translational research is to make effective interventions more readily available to practitioners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Categories of risk factors include all except which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) family 
B) individual 
C) social 
D) spatial 
A) family 
B) individual 
C) social 
D) spatial

Question 10

Dr.Vance is interested in how a child's adjustment (or maladjustment)reflects the cumulative consequences of transactions across domains and across time.His research might focus on ________.

Accepted Answer

developmen

Question 11

Describe how the understanding of developmental psychopathology can be considered a "developmental distortion." Provide at least three examples.

Accepted Answer

-Adaptational failure or unsuccessful ad

Question 12

The types of adaptational failures that may lead to psychopathology include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) delay,fixation,and process 
B) delay,fixation,and deviance 
C) fixation,deviance,and excess 
D) fixation,deviance,and timing 
A) delay,fixation,and process 
B) delay,fixation,and deviance 
C) fixation,deviance,and excess 
D) fixation,deviance,and timing

Question 13

Write a short article designed for parents of children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit with Hyperactivity Disorder.Describe how they can provide an environment in which the potentially negative consequences of ADHD are minimized.Use concepts such as risk,resilience,protective pathways,trajectories,competence/incompetence,etc.(in parent-friendly terms)to illustrate your recommendations.

Accepted Answer

-A complete discussion of how parents ca

Question 14

Samantha's father was recently arrested for shoplifting and her mother lost her job as a teacher.These risk factors would most likely be considered transient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding competencies and incompetencies in children?

Accepted Answer

A) A child who is competent in one area of development will also be competent in others. 
B) A child who is incompetent in one area of development may be competent in another. 
C) A child who is incompetent in one area of development is at risk of developing a mental health disorder. 
D) A child who is competent in one area of development is not at risk for developing a mental health disorder. 
A) A child who is competent in one area of development will also be competent in others. 
B) A child who is incompetent in one area of development may be competent in another. 
C) A child who is incompetent in one area of development is at risk of developing a mental health disorder. 
D) A child who is competent in one area of development is not at risk for developing a mental health disorder.

Question 16

John and Sarah are both adolescents who experienced severe neglect as infants and toddlers.John has dropped out of high school and developed a significant substance abuse problem,while Sarah is class president and an honor roll student.This is an example of the concept of equifinality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The concept of developmental pathways is useful in understanding developmental psychopathology because it:

Accepted Answer

A) may help in understanding the need to intervene at certain points in a child's development. 
B) gives a name to childhood disorders that may occur at different times in development. 
C) helps educators adjust their instruction to meet the needs of children. 
D) provides a framework for understanding a family's need for support. 
A) may help in understanding the need to intervene at certain points in a child's development. 
B) gives a name to childhood disorders that may occur at different times in development. 
C) helps educators adjust their instruction to meet the needs of children. 
D) provides a framework for understanding a family's need for support.

Question 18

Two 14-year-old girls are referred to the school psychologist because of poor attendance and poor academic achievement.This is compounded by family conflicts related to the girls' perceived lack of motivation and effort.Describe two different developmental pathways for the girls,with one having a more positive outcome and one a more negative outcome.Use the concepts of risk,risk factors,resilience,and protective factors to illustrate these two pathways.

Accepted Answer

-Any reasonable response that includes a

Question 19

An important reason to know a child's strengths is to design effective treatment plans utilizing these strengths.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The ______ model proposes that change is possible at any point in development,but also can be limited by previous adaptations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ______ model proposes that change is...

Discuss child maltreatment including the various types of maltreatment.Who is most at risk for maltreatment?

Define and give examples of three types of risk factors associated with the development of psychopathology in children.

Delay,fixation,and deviance are examples of ________.

The concept of process proposes that childhood disorders are a result of small developmental deviations that occur over time.

Dr.Andersen wants to study the development of depression based on age and gender.If he wants his results to be available for a presentation next year,he should use which type of research approach?

Using the example of child maltreatment,discuss the importance of complex hypotheses and complex research designs to investigate the development of psychopathology.

risk increases a child's vulnerability to psychopathology,while risk increases a child's vulnerability to a unique type of psychopathology.

One of the primary goals of translational research is to make effective interventions more readily available to practitioners.

Categories of risk factors include all except which of the following?

Dr.Vance is interested in how a child's adjustment (or maladjustment)reflects the cumulative consequences of transactions across domains and across time.His research might focus on ________.

Describe how the understanding of developmental psychopathology can be considered a "developmental distortion." Provide at least three examples.

The types of adaptational failures that may lead to psychopathology include which of the following?

Samantha's father was recently arrested for shoplifting and her mother lost her job as a teacher.These risk factors would most likely be considered transient.

Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding competencies and incompetencies in children?

John and Sarah are both adolescents who experienced severe neglect as infants and toddlers.John has dropped out of high school and developed a significant substance abuse problem,while Sarah is class president and an honor roll student.This is an example of the concept of equifinality.

The concept of developmental pathways is useful in understanding developmental psychopathology because it:

An important reason to know a child's strengths is to design effective treatment plans utilizing these strengths.

The ______ model proposes that change is possible at any point in development,but also can be limited by previous adaptations.

Introduction

Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment

Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

Exam 3: Principles and Practices of Developmental Psychopathology

Discuss child maltreatment including the various types of maltreatment.Who is most at risk for maltreatment?

Define and give examples of three types of risk factors associated with the development of psychopathology in children.

Delay,fixation,and deviance are examples of ________.

The concept of process proposes that childhood disorders are a result of small developmental deviations that occur over time.

Dr.Andersen wants to study the development of depression based on age and gender.If he wants his results to be available for a presentation next year,he should use which type of research approach?

Using the example of child maltreatment,discuss the importance of complex hypotheses and complex research designs to investigate the development of psychopathology.

________ risk increases a child's vulnerability to psychopathology,while ________ risk increases a child's vulnerability to a unique type of psychopathology.

One of the primary goals of translational research is to make effective interventions more readily available to practitioners.

Categories of risk factors include all except which of the following?

Dr.Vance is interested in how a child's adjustment (or maladjustment)reflects the cumulative consequences of transactions across domains and across time.His research might focus on ________.

Describe how the understanding of developmental psychopathology can be considered a "developmental distortion." Provide at least three examples.

The types of adaptational failures that may lead to psychopathology include which of the following?

Samantha's father was recently arrested for shoplifting and her mother lost her job as a teacher.These risk factors would most likely be considered transient.

Which of the following statement is most accurate regarding competencies and incompetencies in children?

John and Sarah are both adolescents who experienced severe neglect as infants and toddlers.John has dropped out of high school and developed a significant substance abuse problem,while Sarah is class president and an honor roll student.This is an example of the concept of equifinality.

The concept of developmental pathways is useful in understanding developmental psychopathology because it:

An important reason to know a child's strengths is to design effective treatment plans utilizing these strengths.

The ______ model proposes that change is possible at any point in development,but also can be limited by previous adaptations.

Introduction

Models of Child Development, psychopathology, and Treatment

Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Disorders of Early Development

Disorders of Attachment

Intellectual Developmental Disorder and Learning Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Attention Deficithyperactivity Disorder

Oppositional Defiant Disorder and Conduct Disorder

Anxiety Disorders, obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicidality

Maltreatment and Trauma-And Stressor-Related Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Eating Disorders

Filters

risk increases a child's vulnerability to psychopathology,while risk increases a child's vulnerability to a unique type of psychopathology.