Question 1

Which is true about children with the most chronic and serious disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) they are more likely to finish school because of all the help they receive 
B) they face sizable difficulties throughout their lives 
C) they are less likely to have social problems 
D) they are less likely to have psychiatric disorders as adults 
A) they are more likely to finish school because of all the help they receive 
B) they face sizable difficulties throughout their lives 
C) they are less likely to have social problems 
D) they are less likely to have psychiatric disorders as adults B

Question 2

The development of __________ treatment can be traced back to the rise of behaviorism in the early 1900s.

Accepted Answer

A) psychodynamic 
B) research-based 
C) diagnostic 
D) all of the above 
A) psychodynamic 
B) research-based 
C) diagnostic 
D) all of the above B

Question 3

Freud was the first to link mental disorders to:

Accepted Answer

A) neurotransmitter imbalances 
B) early childhood experiences 
C) possession by evil spirits 
D) classical conditioning 
A) neurotransmitter imbalances 
B) early childhood experiences 
C) possession by evil spirits 
D) classical conditioning B

Question 4

Efforts to classify psychiatric disorders into descriptive categories are called:

Accepted Answer

A) diagnostics 
B) differential diagnoses 
C) nosologies 
D) none of these 
A) diagnostics 
B) differential diagnoses 
C) nosologies 
D) none of these

Question 5

At the end of the 19th century,children with mental retardation were regarded as:

Accepted Answer

A) suffering from "moral insanity" 
B) imbeciles 
C) lunatics 
D) possessed by the devil 
A) suffering from "moral insanity" 
B) imbeciles 
C) lunatics 
D) possessed by the devil

Question 6

The work of Jean-Marc Itard (1775-1838)was notable because:

Accepted Answer

A) in contrast to the societal views of the time,his orientation toward children was one of care and helping 
B) he was the first documented individual to use behavioral techniques with children 
C) he was a strong advocate for sending disturbed children to asylums 
D) he initiated the Massachusetts' Stubborn Child Act 
A) in contrast to the societal views of the time,his orientation toward children was one of care and helping 
B) he was the first documented individual to use behavioral techniques with children 
C) he was a strong advocate for sending disturbed children to asylums 
D) he initiated the Massachusetts' Stubborn Child Act

Question 7

How did Jean-Marc Itard believe he could tame the "wild boy of Aveyron"?

Accepted Answer

A) exorcism 
B) environmental stimulation 
C) allow him to behave as he did in the wild 
D) peer modeling 
A) exorcism 
B) environmental stimulation 
C) allow him to behave as he did in the wild 
D) peer modeling

Question 8

Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral,cognitive,emotional,or physical symptoms,which are associated with:

Accepted Answer

A) distress 
B) disability 
C) increased risk for further suffering or harm 
D) all of these 
A) distress 
B) disability 
C) increased risk for further suffering or harm 
D) all of these

Question 9

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);U.S.Public Law 101-476 mandates

Accepted Answer

A) free public education for children with special needs 
B) the use of culturally-appropriate tests for assessing children 
C) individual education programs (IEPs)for children identified as special needs 
D) all of the above 
A) free public education for children with special needs 
B) the use of culturally-appropriate tests for assessing children 
C) individual education programs (IEPs)for children identified as special needs 
D) all of the above

Question 10

Phone surveys suggest that about ________ of 12- to 17-year-olds met criteria for either posttraumatic stress disorder,major depressive episode,or substance abuse/dependence.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-5% 
B) 5-9% 
C) 16-19% 
D) 20-35% 
A) 1-5% 
B) 5-9% 
C) 16-19% 
D) 20-35%

Question 11

Which of the following is true with respect to resilience?

Accepted Answer

A) Resilience tends to be a fixed attribute. 
B) Resilience may vary over time. 
C) Resilience may very across situations. 
D) Resilience may vary over time and across situations. 
A) Resilience tends to be a fixed attribute. 
B) Resilience may vary over time. 
C) Resilience may very across situations. 
D) Resilience may vary over time and across situations.

Question 12

Freud's theory focused on:

Accepted Answer

A) single causes of behavior 
B) multiple causes of behavior 
C) diseases of the mind 
D) neurological causes of behavior 
A) single causes of behavior 
B) multiple causes of behavior 
C) diseases of the mind 
D) neurological causes of behavior

Question 13

The work of Rene Spitz:

Accepted Answer

A) led to the development of an organic model of mental illness 
B) was the first documented attempt to help a special child 
C) led to some of the first empirically supported behavioral techniques for eliminating children's fears 
D) raised serious questions about the harmful impact of institutionalization of children's development 
A) led to the development of an organic model of mental illness 
B) was the first documented attempt to help a special child 
C) led to some of the first empirically supported behavioral techniques for eliminating children's fears 
D) raised serious questions about the harmful impact of institutionalization of children's development

Question 14

Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to:

Accepted Answer

A) restore previous levels of functioning 
B) eliminate distress 
C) promote further development 
D) eliminate distress and promote further development 
A) restore previous levels of functioning 
B) eliminate distress 
C) promote further development 
D) eliminate distress and promote further development

Question 15

Childhood poverty is a daily reality for about _______________ children in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 in 4 
B) 1 in 5 
C) 1 in 7 
D) 1 in 8 
A) 1 in 4 
B) 1 in 5 
C) 1 in 7 
D) 1 in 8

Question 16

Which of the following statements about children's mental health is false?

Accepted Answer

A) About one child in eight has a mental health problem that impairs their functioning. 
B) Approximately 75% of children with mental health problems receive proper services. 
C) Mental health problems of children and adolescents are a significant societal concern. 
D) About one in ten children meets the criteria for a specific psychological disorder. 
A) About one child in eight has a mental health problem that impairs their functioning. 
B) Approximately 75% of children with mental health problems receive proper services. 
C) Mental health problems of children and adolescents are a significant societal concern. 
D) About one in ten children meets the criteria for a specific psychological disorder.

Question 17

At the end of the 19th century,children with normal cognitive abilities but disturbing behavior were thought to be:

Accepted Answer

A) suffering from moral insanity 
B) imbeciles 
C) diseased 
D) possessed by the devil 
A) suffering from moral insanity 
B) imbeciles 
C) diseased 
D) possessed by the devil

Question 18

Verified reports of child abuse and neglect number over _______ in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A) 100,000 
B) 200,000 
C) 500,000 
D) 1,000,000 
A) 100,000 
B) 200,000 
C) 500,000 
D) 1,000,000

Question 19

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Accepted Answer

A) Childhood psychopathology is a relatively common occurrence. 
B) Most childhood problems and disorders remit by the end of childhood. 
C) Children today face greater stressors than they did in the past. 
D) Young children and adolescents are particularly at risk for psychological problems. 
A) Childhood psychopathology is a relatively common occurrence. 
B) Most childhood problems and disorders remit by the end of childhood. 
C) Children today face greater stressors than they did in the past. 
D) Young children and adolescents are particularly at risk for psychological problems.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of middle childhood?

Accepted Answer

A) academic achievement 
B) getting along with peers 
C) differentiation of self from environment 
D) rule-governed conduct 
A) academic achievement 
B) getting along with peers 
C) differentiation of self from environment 
D) rule-governed conduct

Which is true about children with the most chronic and serious disorders?

The development of __________ treatment can be traced back to the rise of behaviorism in the early 1900s.

Freud was the first to link mental disorders to:

Efforts to classify psychiatric disorders into descriptive categories are called:

At the end of the 19th century,children with mental retardation were regarded as:

The work of Jean-Marc Itard (1775-1838)was notable because:

How did Jean-Marc Itard believe he could tame the "wild boy of Aveyron"?

Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral,cognitive,emotional,or physical symptoms,which are associated with:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);U.S.Public Law 101-476 mandates

Phone surveys suggest that about ________ of 12- to 17-year-olds met criteria for either posttraumatic stress disorder,major depressive episode,or substance abuse/dependence.

Which of the following is true with respect to resilience?

Freud's theory focused on:

The work of Rene Spitz:

Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to:

Childhood poverty is a daily reality for about _______________ children in the United States.

Which of the following statements about children's mental health is false?

At the end of the 19th century,children with normal cognitive abilities but disturbing behavior were thought to be:

Verified reports of child abuse and neglect number over _______ in the U.S.

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of middle childhood?

Theories and Causes

Research

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder Adhd

Conduct Problems

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Intellectual Disability Mental Retardation

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Communication and Learning Disorders

Health-Related and Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders and Related Conditions

Child Maltreatment and Non-Accidental Trauma

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Exam 1: Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behavior in Children and Adolescents

Which is true about children with the most chronic and serious disorders?

The development of __________ treatment can be traced back to the rise of behaviorism in the early 1900s.

Freud was the first to link mental disorders to:

Efforts to classify psychiatric disorders into descriptive categories are called:

At the end of the 19th century,children with mental retardation were regarded as:

The work of Jean-Marc Itard (1775-1838)was notable because:

How did Jean-Marc Itard believe he could tame the "wild boy of Aveyron"?

Psychological disorders are defined as patterns of behavioral,cognitive,emotional,or physical symptoms,which are associated with:

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);U.S.Public Law 101-476 mandates

Phone surveys suggest that about ________ of 12- to 17-year-olds met criteria for either posttraumatic stress disorder,major depressive episode,or substance abuse/dependence.

Which of the following is true with respect to resilience?

Freud's theory focused on:

The work of Rene Spitz:

Interventions for children and adolescents are often intended to:

Childhood poverty is a daily reality for about _______________ children in the United States.

Which of the following statements about children's mental health is false?

At the end of the 19th century,children with normal cognitive abilities but disturbing behavior were thought to be:

Verified reports of child abuse and neglect number over _______ in the U.S.

Which of the following statements is untrue?

Which of the following is NOT a developmental task of middle childhood?

Theories and Causes

Research

Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Attention-Deficithyperactivity Disorder Adhd

Conduct Problems

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders

Intellectual Disability Mental Retardation

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Childhood-Onset Schizophrenia

Communication and Learning Disorders

Health-Related and Substance Use Disorders

Eating Disorders and Related Conditions

Child Maltreatment and Non-Accidental Trauma

Filters