Deck 11: Internalizing Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Question 1

Childhood fears can be…

A) transitory
B) sign of an emotional disorder
C) caused by parental conflict
D) all of the above

Answer 1

D

Question 2

"Internalizing" disorder is a misnomer since…..

A) it suggests that the major risk factors are genetic in origin
B) some symptoms of emotional disorders are observable (i.e., external)
C) it refers only cognitive symptoms of the disorder
D) all of the above

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Cultural or religious differences in child-rearing practices give a social worker wide latitude in deciding whether to contact child welfare authorities if child abuse is suspected.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Children's utterances, drawings, style of play, and interpretations of pictures should all be taken at face value for diagnostic purposes.

Question 5

In recent years, research has supported the view that….

A) children with emotional disorders be treated primarily with medication
B) children be treated only in family therapy
C) cognitive-behavior therapy be integrated with family therapy approaches
D) none of the above

Question 6

The following methods have been shown to be helpful for emotionally disordered children….

A) educating them about how their "feelings work"
B) helping them to use "self-talk" to cope with stress
C) allying with parents to help them encourage and support the child's efforts at
Home.
D) all the above

Question 7

Relaxation and imagery techniques should not be taught to children with emotional disorders because research has shown them to be frightening experiences and cause an increase in symptoms.

Question 8

Part of Kendall's program includes teaching children how to use a self-rated anxiety scale to judge their progress.

Question 9

In the case illustration, a factor or factors that might have contributed to Lyla's anxiety problem included:

A) family history of an anxiety disorder
B) family conflict
C) physical assault at school
D) a and b

Question 10

The intervention plan for Lyla included both covert and in vivo exposure to help her overcome her fears.