Exam 13: Psychosocial Issues Affecting Social Participation

Marcus experiences such anxiety and agitation in the classroom that he is unable to attend to his academic studies. He has severe anxiety disorder. Furthermore, his home environment is chaotic, and he receives little support from his parents. What is the school's role in meeting Marcus's needs?

Molly is playing jump rope nicely with Thyme. They are sharing one jump rope. Virginia, who has attention deficit disorder, comes over and snatches the jump rope away. Molly and Thyme are angry. According to rational intervention principles, what should the adult who has observed this event do?

Margaret leaves her infant daughter at home with her 7-year-old brother for the evening. What term describes this scenario?

Which statement is not a characteristic of autism spectrum disorders?

Heidi is a 15-year-old girl with bipolar disorder whose mother has requested that she receive services outside of school to help her control her moods. Heidi attends school during the day and is being followed by a psychiatrist. Which setting is most appropriate to help Heidi?

What is an environmental factor contributing to physical and emotional child abuse?

What is the best way for an occupational therapist to help parents develop strong attachments with their infants?

Robert is an 8-year old boy who is frequently negative and irritable at school. He has a high activity level and becomes easily frustrated when he does not understand the work. How could one categorize his temperament?

Which statement is true concerning abuse and children with disability?

The occupational therapist working in the community clinic observes that 5-year-old Paul is lethargic and seems to be slurring his words at today's session. Paul's mother notes that he is taking a new psychotropic medication. Which statement best reflects the role of the occupational therapist relative to this situation?

Nina, the occupational therapist, is designing intervention activities for her clients. Which description does not reflect what she should consider to provide optimally therapeutic activities?

A parent tells Mary, the occupational therapist working in an early childhood intervention program, that she leaves her 6-month-old infant at home alone for hours so she can meet up with friends on the corner during the day. Mary suspects that this is related to the parent's history of drug abuse. What must Mary do?

Which goal is most appropriate for Karen, a 12-year-old girl with a behavioral disorder who wants to be successful at painting pictures with others in art class?

Trevor is a 10-year-old boy who is having difficulty getting on the bus in the morning. He reports feeling very upset, like something bad is going to happen. He says this started at the beginning of the school year (almost 7 months ago), and he just can't shake it. He says he feels this way all day long, and he is beginning to struggle in school. What type of disorder do these symptoms suggest?

Mya is a 13-year-old girl who is doing poorly in school. Her mother reports that she sleeps all day, does not eat well, and cries a lot for no reason. Mya makes very little eye contact and complains that her life is boring and pointless. What type of disorder do these symptoms suggest?