Deck 13: Developmental Psychopathology

Question 1

The term Equifinality refers to which of the following?

A) Two or more disorders present at the same time
B) That there are many ways in which a child can manifest disturbed behaviour
C) A particular risk factor can have a number of different developmental outcomes depending on the characteristics of the individual, previous experiences and the environment
D) Intense, maladaptive and persistent fear beyond the individuals control

Answer 1

B

Question 2

What does the Diagnostic system DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) measure?

A) Classification of people
B) Delinquency
C) Age related dysfunction
D) Behaviour

Answer 2

D

Question 3

In depression, somatic complaints are best defined as which of the following?

A) Internal distress manifesting as headache or stomach ache
B) Eating disturbance
C) Sleeping disorder
D) Sad appearance

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of anxiety disorder?

A) Panic disorder
B) Obsessive-compulsive disorder
C) Fear of heights
D) Aggression to people

Question 5

According to the study by Robbins (1978), what percentage of children carry on with their antisocial behaviour into adulthood once diagnosed with conduct disorder in childhood?

A) 80%
B) 70%
C) 60%
D) Less than 50%

Question 6

In order to fully diagnose ADHD, at what age must some symptoms have been evident according to the American Psychiatric Association?

A) 12 years
B) 11 years
C) Before the age of 7 years
D) From 8 years of age

Question 7

Which of the following behaviours is most likely to cause concern as to whether a child has autism?

A) A toddler who is biting himself
B) A toddler who has engaged in repetitive behaviours such as rocking over and over again
C) A toddler who is hitting herself
D) A toddler who displays head banging tendencies

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a stress-diathesis model?

A) When the child's biologically based risk interacts with the environment
B) A reduction of negative chain reactions
C) The interaction between a child's level of stress and the parent's level of stress
D) When genetically at-risk children (such as those with a difficult, anger-prone temperament) are not only protected, by actually thrive when placed in a supportive environment

Question 9

Which of the following is not an example of 'protective mechanisms'?

A) Reduction of positive chain reactions
B) Reduction of negative chain reactions
C) Fostering of self esteem
D) Reduction of risk impact

Question 10

The process in which the therapist observes and interacts with the child in the context of play, using the child's expression of fantasies and behaviours as an indication of the stresses or problems the child may be experiencing is an example of which type of psychopathological treatment?

A) Depression support therapy
B) Cognitive behavior therapy
C) Play therapy
D) Operant conditioning behavioural therapy