Deck 1: Section B: Introduction to Externalizing Problems

Question 1

According to the ASEBA (Achembach & Rescorla, 2001), which of the following syndromes make up the externalizing scale?

A) oppositional behavior and hyperactivity
B) hyperactivity and aggression
C) family problems and social problems
D) rule?breaking and aggressive behavior

Answer 1

rule?breaking and aggressive behavior

Question 2

Quay conducted a meta analysis of over 60 studies and found three factors that clustered on the externalizing domain. Which of the following is not one of Quay's three factors?

A) undersocialized aggressive conduct disorder
B) overt conduct problems
C) socialized aggressive conduct disorder
D) ADHD

Answer 2

overt conduct problems

Question 3

Which of the following most commonly occurs with the disruptive behavior disorders?

A) ADHD inattentive type
B) ADHD oppositional type
C) ADHD impulsive hyperactive type
D) ADHD NOS (not otherwise specified)

Answer 3

ADHD impulsive hyperactive type

Question 4

All of the following are true regarding "emotional disturbance" under IDEA, except

A) the category includes schizophrenia.
B) the category does not specifically include behavior disorders.
C) conditions qualify only if they impede learning.
D) IDEA includes only acting?out behaviors in this category.

Question 5

Emotional disturbance interferes with functioning in five areas. According to IDEA, which is not one of those areas?

A) problems forming and maintaining relationships
B) inappropriate age related behaviors
C) aggressive and socially deviant behaviors
D) pervasive mood problems

Question 6

In a 2006 study conducted in the Netherlands, van Zeijl and colleagues were able to identify externalizing behaviors as early as

A) 18 months.
B) 12 months.
C) 9 months.
D) 24 months.

Question 7

According to Tremblay and colleagues (1999), externalizing behaviors such as aggression peak at which time period?

A) 12 months
B) 2 years,
C) 4 years
D) 8 years

Question 8

In their longitudinal study of externalizing behaviors, Hill and colleagues (2006) examined behaviors across the preschool period at 2, 4, and 5 years of age. Which of the following was not one of the study outcomes?

A) 11% of boys showed externalizing behaviors that remained stable across the preschool period.
B) 11% of girls showed externalizing behaviors that remained stable across the preschool period.
C) Low SES was a predictor for externalizing behaviors in boys.
D) Low scores for emotion regulation at 2 years placed girls at greater risk.

Question 9

All the following are explanations of why prevalence rates for externalizing problems vary, except

A) rates differ with respect to the population studied (clinical versus community).
B) rates differ with respect to how the behaviors are classified.
C) rates vary according to which behaviors are included.
D) rates vary by geographical location (the State) in which they are collected.

Question 10

Which of the following is not cited as placing a child at greater risk of developing externalizing behaviors?

A) low parent monitoring/supervision
B) family conflict
C) low scores on intellectual assessments
D) harsh/inconsistent parenting