Exam 4: Classification, assessment and Diagnosis, and Intervention

Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

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-A child spends a great deal of time at school and therefore educators know a child in a different way than clinicians
-It is one place where all children are going to be found (as opposed to clinics)
-School success is a gauge of a child's well-being
-Children who need educational interventions should be identified and treated

A teacher who works with students with psychiatric disorders must be familiar with the act known as ________.

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

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-Interview - interview parent,child,teacher
-Observation - observe child in clinic or natural setting (e.g.school or home)
-Standardized tests - projective measures,cognitive (IQ),self-report

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

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Question 4

The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.

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Question 5

A child who is beginning to display symptoms which may be related to parental neglect would benefit from a/n________ prevention program.

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Question 6

Develop an assessment protocol for a 10-year-old who is experiencing behavior problems at school and at home.These problems include physical and verbal aggression towards peers and siblings,refusing to follow school rules,and engaging in dangerous behaviors such as running out in the street.Include a rationale for each of our assessment recommendations.

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Question 7

Dr.Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,teachers,and the child.She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment?

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Question 8

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

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Question 9

An understanding of developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder helps mental health practitioners develop effective and timely interventions.

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Question 10

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

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Question 11

Evaluate the following quote in terms of how this fact hinders or enhances the diagnosis and treatment of a child: "one of the most consistent research findings related to assessment is that individuals who provide information seldom agree with one another about the type,scope,or cause of the difficulties."

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Question 12

Austin,a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy,is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs.As a child with a disability,Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

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Question 13

Discuss the pros and cons of "labeling" a child with a significant mental health disorder.

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Question 14

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies.This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

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Question 15

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor.This would most likely be which type of intervention?

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Question 16

Peter is writing a grant that will provide mental health services in the schools for all students,regardless of their family's ability to pay.This program would be considered a/n ________preventive measure.

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Question 17

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

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Question 18

One of the advantages of standardized testing is that it:

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Question 19

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family.Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

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Describe why it is important for clinicians to collaborate with school personnel in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

A teacher who works with students with psychiatric disorders must be familiar with the act known as ________.

Describe three different methods a clinician may use to assess a child for depression.

Process research focuses on the factors related to change that occur as a result of intervention.

The Diagnosis and Statistical Manual has included descriptions of disorders unique to childhood since the first edition.

A child who is beginning to display symptoms which may be related to parental neglect would benefit from a/n________ prevention program.

Dr.Kelly is gathering information on her latest client by talking with the child's parents,teachers,and the child.She is most likely engaging in which aspect of assessment?

Discuss how and why parents and families must be involved in the treatment of children with psychiatric disorders.

An understanding of developmental pathways and timing of a child's disorder helps mental health practitioners develop effective and timely interventions.

Define and give examples of the four different types of comorbidity.

Austin,a 19-year-old student who has cerebral palsy,is being evaluated by the school psychologist to help in determining his current educational needs.As a child with a disability,Austin's educational rights are protected under which of the following?

Discuss the pros and cons of "labeling" a child with a significant mental health disorder.

Cross-cultural research confirms the existence of similar dimensions of psychopathology in 30 different societies.This finding supports the ________ of classification systems.

All of the children at Hoover Elementary participate in a weekly social skills lesson conducted by the school counselor.This would most likely be which type of intervention?

Peter is writing a grant that will provide mental health services in the schools for all students,regardless of their family's ability to pay.This program would be considered a/n ________preventive measure.

Define a give an example of primary and secondary prevention.

One of the advantages of standardized testing is that it:

Anthony displays a high level of anxiety as well as withdrawal from his peers and family.Anthony's behaviors would likely be described as internalizing.

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